Architecture - Columbus State Community College

Architecture from Columbus State Community College is a Campus Associate Architecture And Related Services degree that prepares you for a Architecture career. Architecture graduates assist architects and others in preparing plans and specifications. Many also work for builders and contractors, land developers, remodelers, facility and property managers, and with building product manufacturers and retailers. The Columbus job market for architecture graduates is remaining strong as Columbus continues to grow. Columbus State's Associate Degree Program in Architecture teaches manual and CAD drafting, product selection and specification, and code evaluation skills used daily in the occupation. Students in the program share common courses in materials, structures, blueprint reading and co-op work experiences with other programs in the Construction Sciences Department. This provides architecture students with a strong foundation of technical skills and a sense of the teamwork required in the construction industry. The Architecture program provides students with a solid educational background in communication skills, math, computer literacy and operations, and humanities and behavioral sciences. Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Architecture , the graduate will be able to: Use traditional manual drafting and drawing methods to express relevant ideas graphically. These include orthographic projection and one-point and two-point perspective generation. Use current CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and 3D modeling software to prepare architectural drawings and other applicable graphics. Understand, interpret, organize, and generate architectural drawings. Understand and be familiar with the relationship and coordination implications between architectural and engineering drawings (site, structural, electrical, lighting, mechanical and plumbing). Research materials, consult with industry experts, and use CSI (Construction Specification Institute) standards relevant to the preparation of architectural drawings and specifications. Use applicable building and zoning codes relevant to the preparation of architectural drawings and specifications. Detail building structures utilizing wood, steel, and concrete manuals and handbooks. Understand and be familiar with project coordination, total project development, and professional practice. View more details on Columbus State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Architecture And Related Services courses.