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Submitter's Information
Dora Dye
Curriculum CTE Liaison and Paralegal Program Coordinator
Bay Area
City College of San Francisco
CTE Dean
David Yee
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Program Details
Architectural Drafting Technology Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Architecture and Architectural Technology (020100)
08/01/21
This program focuses on technical skills in producing architectural drawings as related to the fields of architecture, interior design, construction, engineering and related fields. The certificate is designed to meet the needs of students who want to obtain entry-level jobs as architectural technologists. It also provides students who are currently employed in related industries the opportunity for career advancement. Most courses required for the certificate program are also required for the Associate Degree in Architecture, Associate Degree in Interior Design, and transfer to a bachelor's degree in Architecture program if students wish to continue their studies.
We expect program completion to increase over the coming semesters, aligning with the increase in enrollment. The number of graduates annually is expected to be 20-24.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Upon completing the certificate, students may enter the profession through entry-level jobs as architectural technologists in architecture firms and other companies in the industry who necessitate these skills such as interior designers, fabricators, construction companies and others. The current labor market index shows a 5-7% projected growth (depending on occupation) in SF Bay Regions from 2018-2023.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Create and modify architectural design documents.
- Apply various relevant software technology to architectural design.
- Evaluate architectural design documents.
Course Units and Hours
18
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Course Report
The courses required for this certificate are also required for a degree in Architecture should students wish to further their studies. This certificate program requires the completion of 18 units.
Year 1: Semester 1 (Fall) | ||
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COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | UNITS |
ARCH 20 | Architectural Graphics | 3 |
ARCH 214 | AutoCAD I | 3 |
ARCH 218 | Fundamentals of Rhino 3D | 3 |
Year 2: Semester 2 (Spring) | ||
COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | UNITS |
ARCH 120 | Fundamentals of Building Construction | 3 |
ARCH 22A | Delineation and Rendering | 3 |
BIM 120 | Revit Architecture | 3 |
TOTAL | 18 |
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10/02/20 - 11:01 PM
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