Program Specific Requirements Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.
The college minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading Comprehension: 66
Sentence Skills: 78
Arithmetic: 50
Note: Some programs may require assessment scores that exceed the college minimum in the areas of Arithmetic & Elementary Algebra.
This program is designed for the student who would like to proceed directly to the work place. The curriculum is customized to add more construction-related courses to allow the student to be a more well rounded employee. The first year of the Architectural Technology and Design program involves the study of residential construction practices,and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), using AutoCAD software. The second year is concerned primarily with commercial and industrial construction practices. Projects are drawn using both the drawing board and the computer.
Along with the advanced technology, students are also offered classes for a broader base of skills. These include model construction, the creation of scaled architectural presentation models, and architectural presentation, using mediums such as chalk, water colors, markers, colored pencils, or charcoal to create architectural presentation drawings.
With constant changes in computer-aided drawing technology, it is vital to keep pace. The Architectural Technology department is equipped with 50 state-of-the-art computers on the NT network, two D-size inkjet color plotters, laser printers, color inkjet printer, scanner, digital camera and capability for video clipping input and output.
Graduates of the diploma program receive skills that enable them to work with architects, engineers, design firms, contractors, lumber yards, building suppliers, government agencies, and many other related areas.
Student Placement
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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1. Student will read, review, and interpret construction documents.
2. Student will complete a set of construction drawings using computer-aided drawing software.
3. Student will use detailing and sketching techniques to solve a variety of architectural problems.
4. Student will use appropriate reference material and code checklist to analyze applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and accessibility requirements.
5. Student will use a preliminary sheet index list to determine drawings necessary to complete a project in correct sequential order.
6. Student will use various methods of documentation to determine team member effectiveness.
7. Student will schedule appropriate use of time using drawing sheet index and preliminary deadline dates.
8. Student will use timesheet to document professional use of work time.
9. Student will be able to manipulate computer estimating software for simple buildings.
10. Student will customize AutoCAD software to adapt to various office situations.
11. Student will expand skills using latest 3D capable software preferred by industry.
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