ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN

This Program is designed to provide qualified men and women the opportunity to prepare themselves for careers in the architectural drafting and related engineering disciplines where they will work with architects, planners, engineers, developers, general contractors, and manufacturing industries, handling aspects of drafting and layout responsibilities. It also prepare individuals at an entry-to-industry level of competence for gainful employment in the field of architectural drafting in positions with architectural firms, construction companies, urban planning offices, and municipal offices, in such capacities as CAD technicians, design drafters, or production drafters.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the Architectural Design Program, applicants must attain the following standard:

• 5 CXC or GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English, Mathematics and Technical Drawing.

OR

• Pre- University Course (PUC) of study at prescribed level.

OR

• Diploma from other recognized institutions

OR

• Mature candidate who have completed Secondary School Education with supporting certificates and at least 3 years work experience in the area of study.

Course Structure

This program is structured on a modular format allowing attendance on full-time or part-time on a fifteen (15) weeks semester modality. The program will be delivered mainly by a mix  of lectures, laboratory, tutorials, field work, seminars and activities geared towards self-paced, project oriented, self-directed learning in both the crown campus and the related environment for learning.

The program offers a comprehensive one 18 months Diploma course and 24 months Associate of Science Degree in the Architectural Drafting and Design

Upon successful completion of the CAD Technician program, students have the option of upgrading their Diploma to an Associate Degree. The Associate of Science program provides stimulating academics and advanced CAD coursework designed to develop the student’s strength in areas that will assist in their personal and professional growth.

DURATION:

Diploma (Part-time/full time)                                               18months/24 months

Associate of Science Degree (Part time/full time)                  24months/30 months

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN COURSE OUTLINE

General Education Courses

Communication Studies 1                                                   
Communication Studies II/Art of Public Speaking                                                   
Sports Elective
Beginner’s Spanish                                                                        
Introduction to Computers                                                                         
College Mathematics                                                                                             
Physics                                                                                                                  
Introduction to Psychology                                                                         
Geometry and Trigonometry                                                                                              

Professional/Technical Courses

Technical and Graphic Communication                                                                   
Descriptive Geometry                                                                                            
CAD Fundamentals                                                                                                           
Advanced CAD                                                                                                    
Introduction to Architecture and Building Construction                                            
CAD Customization and Programming                                                                   
Building Science                                                                                        
Residential Design                                                                                                  
Architectural Design 1                                                                                
Architectural Design II                                                                                           
Structural Design and Detailing                                                                   
Construction Materials and Specifications                                                   
Internship/Practicum