Skills Certificate, Architectural Drafting
Program Description
This skills certificate is designed to enhance the student's abilities in relevant industry-standard design theories, drafting skills, and to prepare them for certification by the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI).
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Recommended Course Schedule
1st semester | Units | |
---|---|---|
AAD 180 | Design Foundation I | 3 |
AAD 181 | Design Foundation I Discussion | 3 |
AAD 125 | Construction Drawings and Detailing | 3 |
CONS 120 | Print Reading and Specification | 3 |
Semester Total | 12 | |
2nd semester | ||
AAD 282 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design II | 3 |
AAD 265 | Computer Applications in Architecture I | 3 |
Semester Total | 6 | |
3rd semester | ||
AAD 280 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design I | 3 |
AAD 223 | Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners | 3 |
Semester Total | 6 | |
Total Units | 24 |
Skills Certificates provide training for entry level positions or career advancement and are designed to prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams. Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester (Student are unable to declare intent to complete a skills certificate.) Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
AAD 125 | Construction Drawings and Detailing | 3 |
AAD 180 | Design Foundation I | 3 |
AAD 181 | Design Foundation I Discussion | 3 |
CONS 120 | Print Reading and Specification | 3 |
AAD 280 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design I | 3 |
AAD 223 | Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners | 3 |
AAD 282 | Fundamentals of Architecture Design II | 3 |
AAD 265 | Computer Applications in Architecture I | 3 |
Total Units | 24 |