ARCH – Architectural Design & Draft Outcomes

AAS - Architectural Design & Drafting AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes
Design a residential or small commercial building responsive to site conditions, user requirements, codes and construction standards, and aesthetic considerations.
Produce architectural drawings using a range of computer-aided drafting software.
Produce a set of construction documents that describe the construction requirements for a building, using accepted industry practices.
Communicate with design professionals, clients, and engineers, using industry specific terminology and graphics.
Complete all phases of the design and documentation process with consideration of its impact on the natural environment.
Select and recommend building systems, structural systems, construction materials, and structural components responsive to the building’s design.

AAS - Residential AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes
Design residential buildings responsive to site conditions, user requirements, codes and construction standards, and aesthetic considerations.
Produce architectural drawings using manual and computer-aided drafting.
Select and recommend building systems, structural components, construction and finish materials, and lighting responsive to a residential building’s design and interior systems.
Produce a set of construction documents that describe the construction requirements for a residential buildings, using accepted industry practices.
Communicate with design professionals, clients, and engineers, using industry specific terminology and graphics.
Complete all phases of the design and documentation process with consideration of its impact on the natural environment.