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Architectural Design Technology - Architectural Design (ADADO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus

This degree builds a strong foundation by blending classical drafting techniques with state-of-the-art computer-aided design. Students may build an opportunity for employment as a technician in the drafting rooms of architects, engineers, contractors, and materials suppliers.

Graduation Requirements

General education

 31.5

Major requirements

 40.5

Option requirements

 24.0

Total credit hours required

 96.0

General education requirements

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Major requirements for Architectural Design Technology

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Option requirements for Architectural Design Technology - Architectural Design (24.0 credit hrs.)

ARCH 2420Renovation Architecture

8.0

ARCH 2520Beginning 3-D Studio Max

4.0

ARCH 2530Intermediate 3-D Studio Max

4.0

ARCH 2600High-Rise ArchitectureThis is a hybrid course.

8.0

Curriculum Plan

Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in architectural design after two years of full-time study.

First Year

First quarter

ARCH 1000Appreciation of ArchitectureThis is a hybrid course.

4.5

ARCH 1100Beginning AutoCAD

4.5

ARCH 1110Intermediate AutoCAD

4.5

MATH 1310Intermediate AlgebraThis is an online course.

4.5

Total Credit Hours:18.0

Second quarter

ARCH 1200Wood-Frame ArchitectureThis is a hybrid course.

9.0

INFO 1001Information Systems and LiteracyThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5

MATH 1430TrigonometryThis is an online course.

4.5

Total Credit Hours:18.0

Third quarter

ARCH 1120Beginning REVIT (Building)

4.5

ARCH 1130Intermediate REVIT (Building)

4.5

ARCH 2410Commercial ArchitectureThis is a hybrid course.

9.0

Total Credit Hours:18.0

Second Year

Fifth quarter

ARCH 2420Renovation Architecture

8.0

English level I

4.5

HMRL 1010Human Relations SkillsThis is an online course.This is a hybrid course.

4.5

Total Credit Hours:17.0

Sixth quarter

ARCH 2520Beginning 3-D Studio Max

4.0

ARCH 2530Intermediate 3-D Studio Max

4.0

ARCH 2600High-Rise ArchitectureThis is a hybrid course.

8.0

Total Credit Hours:16.0

Seventh quarter

ARCH 1140Advanced REVIT Architecture

4.5

English level II

4.5

Total Credit Hours:9.0

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.