Architectural Design Technology - Architectural Documentation (ADDSO)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus
This degree prepares students to enter the architecture, engineering, and construction industry as BIM/CAD technicians. The coursework instructs students in the theory and practical applications necessary to document construction requirements for existing and proposed projects. All core classes are offered hands-on in state-of-the-art computer labs where students develop a digital portfolio consisting of complete architectural documents for light and commercial projects.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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31.5
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Major requirements
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40.5
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Option requirements
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27.0
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Total credit hours required
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99.0
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General education requirements
See General education requirements for Architectural Design Technology
Major requirements for Architectural Design Technology
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Option requirements for Architectural Design Technology - Architectural Documentation (27.0 credit hrs.)
Curriculum Plan
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in architectural documentation after two years of full-time study.
First Year
First quarter
| ARCH 1000 | Appreciation of ArchitectureHYBRID | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1010 | Visual Literacy and Graphic Communication I | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1100 | Beginning AutoCAD | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1110 | Intermediate AutoCAD | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Second quarter
| ARCH 1015 | Visual Literacy and Graphic Communication II | 4.5 |
| ARCH 1200 | Wood-Frame ArchitectureHYBRID | 9.0 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Third quarter
Second Year
Fifth quarter
| ARCH 1140 | Advanced REVIT Architecture | 4.5 |
| ARCH 2410 | Commercial ArchitectureHYBRID | 9.0 |
| | English level I | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Sixth quarter
| ARCH 2710 | Construction Detailing II | 4.5 |
| MATH 1310 | Intermediate AlgebraONLINE | 4.5 |
| | English level II | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Seventh quarter
| ARCH 2720 | Construction Detailing III | 4.5 |
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| MATH 1430 | TrigonometryONLINE | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
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.