Architectural Design
Architectural Design
In the Architecture Design program of study, students will learn the fundamentals of architectural design including space, form, texture, and composition. In addition, students learn the history of architecture design and related career paths.
As students progress through the program, they will have an opportunity to create and design projects following a client brief first from sketches, then CAD mockups, and finally 3-D models and will exit the program with a strong portfolio that can be used for admission into architectural programs after high school.
Program Content
- Employability Skills
- Architectural sketching, perspectives, and technical drawing
- Architectural History and Culture
- Building Code and Zoning Requirements
- Sustainability
- Industry software including AudoCAD, Revit, Photoshop and Sketch Up
Certifications Available
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User) AutoCAD
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit Architecture
Career
Opportunities
- Architect
- Architectural/Civil drafter
- Construction manager
- Geographic information analyst and surveyor
Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)
- Average wage/year
$50,170 – 87,402 - Job openings/year
4,439 - 17% job growth by 2030
Program of StudyHigh School endorsement: Business and Industry
Grade: 9
Principles of Construction
Grade: 10
Principles of Architecture
AND
Architectural Design I
Grade: 11
Architectural Design II
Grade: 12
Practicum in Architectural Design
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