Architectural CAD

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Workforce Information

Architectural drafters draw structural features and details for buildings and other construction projects. These workers may specialize in a type of building, such as residential or commercial. They may also specialize by the materials used, such as steel, wood, or reinforced concrete.

Please see the Bureau of Labor Statistics page on Architectural Drafters by visiting their site here.

Please see the Occupational Information Network page on Architectural Drafters by visiting their site here.

Advising

Students are encouraged to meet with the A&E CAD Department’s Architectural coordinator, Theodore Krause, for program advising.

https://eapps.austincc.edu/directory/info.php?id=theodore.krause

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Programs Offered

Associate of Applied Sciences Degree - Architectural Specialization

This workforce education program trains students to pursue careers in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The Architectural CAD curriculum emphasizes utilizing current industry technology including computer aided drafting (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and three-dimensional modeling and rendering software applications such as AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, and 3ds Max.

At the completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree with an Architectural Specialization, students will be able to (PSLOs):

Operate AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) software including computer aided drafting (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and 3D modeling applications to plan and prepare construction documents and technical graphics appropriate to the architectural and construction industries.
Utilize various architectural drawing types and determine their appropriate uses in architectural projects to demonstrate knowledge of building systems and familiarity with building codes.
Demonstrate knowledge of architectural concepts of foundational architecture courses as outlined in the 2014 Student Performance Criteria (SPC) established by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Contact the Architectural CAD Program Coordinator Theo Krause for further Elective Options

Architectural CAD / Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialization Level 1

This 27 credit hour is intended for students pursuing careers in the field of Architectural Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Building Information Modeling (BIM). Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design program’s Architectural CAD advisor before pursuing this certificate program.

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