Architectural Technologies, AAS

Requirements for the Diploma

Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 45

Additional Courses Required to Complete the AAS degree

Total Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the AAS degree: $10,222*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Prepare clear, complete and accurate working plans and detailed drawings for use in construction.
• Prepare precise and detailed scale drawings from information provided by architects, designers, engineers and contractors.
• Provide information concerning quality of materials to be used, their cost, and processes to be followed in production.
• Use a variety of instruments such as scales, protractors, compasses, triangles, squares, pens, pencils and computer software and hardware.
• Utilize understanding of engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and the physical sciences to complete the drawings.
• Make drawings of each part shown on the layout, giving dimensions, material and other necessary information.
• Use Computer-Aided Drafting and Building Information Modeling software.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Concentrate diligently on a project for long periods.
• Make carefully accurate construction drawings.
• Follow written and spoken directions.
• Do neat, detailed work.
• Budget time well and stay on task without supervision.
• Demonstrate good eye-hand coordination when drawing.
• Discuss your drawings/project, intentions, materials and assemblies intelligently and coherently.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• If very successful, may open business of your own, or work on a contract basis (after experience with a firm or other architectural or engineering concern).
• Work is service-project-oriented.
• Deadlines and accuracy are essential.
• Variety of work opportunities.
• Courses are designed to train the student to be an architectural drafter and will assist the designer or client.
• Average starting salary-A.A.S. degree: $34,320 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

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