Architectural Technology

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Overview

Outcomes

Major Description

Students use design techniques and procedures to develop and prepare construction drawings for residential and commercial buildings. Students work in an environment patterned after the most up-to-date architectural offices. Students are taught computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) and architectural drafting standards. Realistic architectural projects in the course of study provide an excellent mix of technical training and creative problem solving.

Work Environment

Graduates of this program find employment in many related areas: architectural firms and professional design offices, construction, product sales, estimating or managerial departments of construction firms or material manufacturing companies. As architectural technicians acquire experience, they have the potential to gain more responsibility and advance into project management positions.

Potential Job Titles

  • CAD Technician
  • AutoCAD Technician
  • Computer-aided drafting and design drafter
  • Draftsperson
  • Architectural drafter
  • Drafter
  • Architectural Designer

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $24.14/hour
  • Top Earners: $35.36/hour
    (Seven-county metro area—iseek.org)

Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Sherralyn Cox
    Dean of Design and Health/Human Services

Instructors

Beverly Claybrook 651-423-8306 beverly.claybrook@dctc.edu BIO
Charles West 651-423-8054 charles.west@dctc.edu BIO

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