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Civil Engineering Technology: Architectural Technology Transfer Option

The Civil Engineering Technology degree option in Architecture Technology Transfer is a two-year program of studies that is designed to develop the students design skills and the technical knowledge required to work with a broad range of construction methods and materials. Students become technically proficient in the three major graphic areas of free-hand drawing, architectural drafting and computer aided design. As a joint-admissions program with the University of Massachusetts and the Boston Architectural College, this program may serve as the first two years of study in an undergraduate degree in architectural studies.

In the first year of this program, which is the Architectural Technology Certificate, students build the necessary skills to enter a technical work environment working with architectural drafting and AutoCAD. Students develop basic design skills by designing their own residential projects, estimating the cost of construction and becoming familiar with the variety of construction materials and methods used in the construction industry today. Some Certificate graduates will use their new skills for an entry-level position in an architectural office.

In the second year of our program, students work in depth to build their graphic communication skills in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual art courses. The elements and principles of graphic communication are explored in a variety of mediums. The second year culminates with an Architectural Studio course that will serve as a capstone experience, pulling together all of the students presentation skills and knowledge in a portfolio of their projects. Students will display their projects in a presentation that will be reviewed by design professionals. This portfolio will then serve as part of the application requirement for placement in future architectural studies and career placement.

Architectural Technology Program Goals

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills
2. Demonstrate skills in oral, written and visual communication
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of architectural presentations skills, including perspective, rendering, and illustration
4. Demonstrate skill/competency in freehand drawing, architectural drafting, and computer aided design
5. Apply mathematical skills necessary for the major
6. Demonstrate a knowledge of architectural terminology, building structure, materials, systems and construction methods
7. Demonstrate a knowledge of basic architectural design and building code principles for residential and small commercial projects
8. Demonstrate program competency by assembling a portfolio showcasing design skills and technical knowledge

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Upon successful completion of the requirements of the program, an Associate in Science in Civil Engineering Technology from STCC will be awarded.

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