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 110 | Art Appreciation OR | |
| ART 111 | Art History I OR | |
| ART 112 | Art History II | 3 credits |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking OR | |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication OR | |
| COM 217 | Group Communication | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I OR | |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 108 | Technical Mathematics OR higher | 4 credits |
| GT Transfer courses | 3 credits | |
| Major Courses | 48 credit hours | |
| Design and Theory Courses | ||
| AEC 100 | Introduction to Design Theory | 3 credits |
| AEC 110 | Architectural Design and Modeling | 4 credits |
| AEC 125 | History of Architecture | 3 credits |
| AEC 202 | Architectural Design and Analysis | 4 credits |
| AEC 225 | Architectural Design and Development | 4 credits |
| Graphic Communication Courses | ||
| AEC 204 | Architectural Graphics | 3 credits |
| AEC 255 | Professional Seminar and Portfolio | 3 credits |
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 credits |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 credits |
| CAD 224 | Revit® | 3 credits |
| Technology Courses | ||
| AEC 116 | Building Materials | 3 credits |
| AEC 218 | Sustainable Building Systems | 3 credits |
| AEC 236 | International Building Codes | 3 credits |
| Restricted Electives | 6 credits | |
| Choose six credits from the list below: | ||
| AEC 206 | Applied Structure Analysis | |
| AEC 216 | Construction Estimating | |
| AEC 220 | Surveying | |
| AEC 226 | Construction Scheduling | |
| AEC 228 | Contracts and the Legal Environment | |
| AEC 280 | Internship | |
| AEC 219 | LEED® Exam Preparation | |
| Total | 64 credit hours | |