Architecture & Construction Career Cluster

COMPUTERIZED DRAFTING & ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

Instructor: Craig Malinowski

This nationally recognized, American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) accredited instructional program prepares students in the areas of: planning, preparing and interpreting mechanical, architectural, structural, civil GPS, electrical/electronic, topographic, piping, tool and die, and other drawings. Instruction is provided in manual pencil drafting and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques using the latest versions of AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Google Sketchup software packages. Instruction in the use of reproduction materials, equipment and processes, development of detailed drawings and 3D solid modeling is provided. This program meets industry standards through curriculum, professional development and state-of-the-art equipment. Students complete an architectural house project, which includes working drawings, specifications, 3-dimensional perspective rendering, and a scale model. Each student develops a professional portfolio. This program is designed for students who plan to pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree in engineering or architecture.