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Program Title:

Architectural Drafting 
Award Type: Diploma 
Award Name, Number and Location: Architectural Drafting and Design (BP/EP) 
Award Description: The primary focus of student training is the preparation of construction documents for projects typically found in the residential and commercial building industry. Students learn how to analyze project requirements and produce construction documents that describe those requirements utilizing the most recent release of AutoCAD software. Other skills developed include the understanding of building material use and application and researching building codes. Students also gain experience in construction cost estimating, basic structural design, office practices and other relevant computer software. 
Career Opportunities: Students in the Architectural Drafting and Design program are prepared for entry-level employment in a design or construction related position within the architecture, engineering or construction industry. Employment opportunities range from Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) technicians working in architectural, engineering or building firms to estimators working with contractors to detailers and representatives working with material and product suppliers. Hennepin Technical College graduates have advanced to senior positions in many area architecture, engineering or construction offices with experience and continuing education. 

Technical Studies Required:

52 Credits

ARCH1001 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 2
ARCH1006 Architectural Drafting I 3
ARCH1011 Architectural Drafting II 5
ARCH1100 Architectural CAD: Basic AutoCAD 4
ARCH1202 Materials and Methods of Construction I 2
ARCH1206 Strength of Materials 3
ARCH1340 Building Codes 2
ARCH1345 Building Systems 3
ARCH1480 Architectural Practices and Procedures 3
ARCH2121 Architectural Drafting III 5
ARCH2141 Architectural Drafting IV 5
ARCH2330 Architectural Presentation 3
ARCH2340 Design Development for Architectural Drafting 3
ARCH2351 Architectural CAD: 3D AutoCAD 4
or
ARCH2360 Architectural CAD: AutoCAD Architecture 4
or
ARCH2370 Architectural CAD: Revit Architecture 4
ARCH2466 Materials and Methods of Construction II 2
ARCH2561 Estimating 3

General Education Required:

4 Credits

COMM1016 Team Building in the Workplace 2
or
COMM1050 Communication in the Workplace 2
MATH1000 Prealgebra 2

General Education Electives:

4 Credits

Any HTC college level general education course may be used to satisfy the elective requirement.

Technical Studies Electives:

4 Credits

ARCH1225 Technical Drawing 1
ARCH1230 Sketching 1
ARCH1245 Surveying for Architectural Technicians 1
ARCH1900 Specialized Lab 1-4
ARCH2351 Architectural CAD: 3D AutoCAD 4
ARCH2360 Architectural CAD: AutoCAD Architecture 4
ARCH2370 Architectural CAD: Revit Architecture 4
ARCH2640 Architectural History 3
ARCH2900 Internship 2-4
ARCH2920 Photoshop for Architecture 4
ARCH2925 Architectural CAD: Advanced Revit Architecture 4
ARCH2930 Architectural CAD: 3D Studio Max 4
 

Total DiplomaCredits 64


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