architectural design and drafting - Portland Community College

Architectural Design and Drafting Portland Community College

2016-2017

Portland Community College, Sylvania Campus Science & Technology Building (ST), Room 200 Phone: 971|722|4163 Program Advisor: Arlene McCashew: [email protected] Department Chair: Denise Roy: [email protected] **please plan to attend an information session before contacting the program advisor, times and dates can be found on our program website: www.pcc.edu/programs/architectural-design/

Overview Architectural Designer/Drafters design and remodel homes and small commercial buildings. They use CAD software to illustrate their own designs, or those of other architects or engineers. They also use CAD software to draft technical drawings for building permits and construction. Although drafters spend much of their time working in an office environment, some may visit job sites to collect site information or observe construction progress, or attend meetings with consultants. The focus of Architectural Designers and Drafters in on using skills needed to aid Architects, Engineers in the design and drafting production of documents. These Designers and Drafts may work as an employee, or open their own business to design homes, remodels, and small buildings. Knowledge or interest in the design and construction industry, as well as attention to detail, is important to success in this field. Job opportunities for our graduates include working in Architectural firms, Engineering firms, and specialty manufacturers of building components.

Specific on- the- job activities of Architectural Designers/Drafters • Visit job sites and confer with engineers, surveyors, and architects to learn more about the item or structure to be drawn. • Use drafting tools and computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems to prepare technical drawings of items that include structural, electrical, and mechanical components. • Specify in drawings which materials are to be used. Determine a course of action and instructions, based on design. • Refer to building codes, technical handbooks, and tables for information. Determine their effect on designs. • Check dimensions of materials to be used. Provide variations of designs for different construction circumstances. • Build landscape, architectural, and display models. Include both interiors and exteriors. • Work with architects and engineers to prepare project estimates, contracts, and reports. • Work with architects and engineers to make sure builders follow designs. Recommend corrections. • May coordinate the work and activities of other drafters and designers.

Our Program PCC offers a two year Associates of Applied Science degree in Architectural Design and Drafting. We also offer a certificate in Sustainable Design. All core classes are offered at the Sylvania Campus. The Architectural Design and Drafting program is not a transfer program. If you are considering transferring to a four year university, please plan to work with a general advisor for information about a General Transfer Degree. We also recommend working with a program advisor at the school where you wish to attend. We are a strong technical design program. The work is very project oriented and deadline driven, with much emphasis on detailed drawings and an ability to research and solve problems. Students will need to have strong basic computer skills and an interest in construction technology is necessary. The software PCC currently uses is AutoCAD, REVIT, and SKETCHUP Pro. Open computer lab times with relevant software are available for student use. Associates of Applied Science • Two year program, 99 credits. • All classes offered at Sylvania campus. • Classes are offered in the evening and during the day, although flexibility is needed in the second year as some classes will be offered during the day only. • Students can attend full time or part time. • Open entry; no program application process and you can start any time during the year. • Our focus is on residential design with some classes in commercial design. • Classes are technical, skills based combined with fundamentals of design. • Students have the opportunity to learn AutoCAD, REVIT, Google SKETCHUP Pro. • First year classes focus on foundational coursework. • Second year focuses application of first year coursework in design studio classes, culminating in capstone studio classes, where students will design and draft residential and mixed use structures. For a complete list of courses offered in the Architectural Design and Drafting program, refer to the courses section of the catalog.

All candidates for the Associate of Applied Science in Architecural Design and Drafting must complete 16 credits from courses listed under General Education **in the PCC catalog. The 16 credits must include at least one course and no more than eight credits from each of the following three categories: 1. Arts and Humanities 2. Social Science 3. Mathematics (> 100 level), or Natural and Physical Science or Computer Studies ** Math 20 or higher is a standard prerequisite for most general education classes.

Students will also be required to complete competency requirements in Writing and Math. • Pass WR 121 or a lower division writing course with a prerequisite of WR 121 with a grade of C or higher. • Pass either Math 65 or Math 58 (with CG 58) with a grade of C or higher. General Education and Writing competency requirements may be waived for students with a previous A.A., A.A.S., B.S., B.A. or B.F.A. degree from an accredited United States institution.

Course Suggestions for Getting Started in the Arcthitectural Design and Drafting Program **Please refer to the online schedule for class times and course registration (CRN) numbers.

First Term Plan

Arch 110 Arch 161 Arch 124 Arch 126 General Education or Math

2 CR 2 CR 3 CR 3 CR 4 CR

Introduction to Architectural Drawing Residential Print Reading Introduction to Building Systems Introduction to AutoCAD

3 CR 2 CR 2 CR 4 CR

Intermediate to AutoCAD Structures I Residential Codes

Second Term Plan

Arch 136 Arch 121 Arch 132 General Education or Math