Advanced Architectural Drafting Specialist -
Technical Certificate of Credit

The Advanced Architectural Drafting Specialist TCC program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the architectural drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in architectural drafting. Candidates should complete the diploma program or possess at least three years of appropriate work experience and have instructor permission.

Length of Program
A minimum of 35 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to graduate in 3 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as an Architectural drafter or in a related employment field.

Curriculum
Course # Course Title Credit Hrs
DDS 201 Strength of Materials 5
DDS 205 Residential Architectural Drawing I 6
DDS 207 Mechanical Systems for Architecture 3
DDS 208 Residential Architectural Drawing II 6
DDS 209 Structural Steel Detailing 6
DDS 210 Commercial Architectural Drawing I 6
(and one of the following two)
DDS 203 Surveying 3
DDS 204 Estimating 3