Architectural Design and Technology

2010-2011 Catalog
Architectural Design and Technology A.A.S.

The Architectural Design and Technology program provides graduates with the knowledge, design, and drawing skills needed in today’s architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries.

In addition to manual and computer drawing techniques, students will be introduced to a wide range of architectural and construction topics. Among these topics are design concepts, sustainable building systems, building information modeling (BIM), International Building Codes (IBC), and interpretation of construction documents. Students may pursue individual interests through elective courses and internships.

The AAS degree in Architectural Design and Technology will provide a foundation for further coursework at other schools leading to a professional architecture degree or to begin entry level employment as a drafter.

The program is housed in an excellent facility known as the Art and Design Center, which is located one block from ACC’s main campus at 2400 W Alamo in downtown Littleton.

General Education Courses (16 credit hours)
ART 110Art Appreciation OR
ART 111Art History I OR
ART 112Art History II3 credits
COM 115Public Speaking OR
COM 125Interpersonal Communication OR
COM 217Group Communication3 credits
ENG 121English Composition I OR
ENG 131Technical Writing3 credits
MAT 108Technical Mathematics OR higher4 credits
GT Transfer courses3 credits
Major Courses48 credit hours
Design and Theory Courses
AEC 100Introduction to Design Theory3 credits
AEC 110Architectural Design and Modeling4 credits
AEC 125History of Architecture3 credits
AEC 202Architectural Design and Analysis4 credits
AEC 225Architectural Design and Development4 credits
Graphic Communication Courses
AEC 204Architectural Graphics3 credits
AEC 255Professional Seminar and Portfolio3 credits
CAD 101Computer Aided Drafting I3 credits
CAD 102Computer Aided Drafting II3 credits
CAD 224Revit®3 credits
Technology Courses
AEC 116Building Materials3 credits
AEC 218Sustainable Building Systems3 credits
AEC 236International Building Codes3 credits
Restricted Electives6 credits
Choose six credits from the list below:
AEC 206Applied Structure Analysis
AEC 216Construction Estimating
AEC 220Surveying
AEC 226Construction Scheduling
AEC 228Contracts and the Legal Environment
AEC 280Internship
AEC 219LEED® Exam Preparation
Total64 credit hours