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Architectural Drawing

Architectural Design Construction Technology, A.S.

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Science (AS)
Total Credit Hours66
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayBusiness, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
AdvisorAntonio Adessi, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Professor, Architecture & Construction
850.769.1551, extension 5887
aadessi@gulfcoast.edu

Academic Program Support SpecialistJordan Hale
850.872.3838
jhale2@gulfcoast.edu

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Architectural Design and Construction Technology, AS

Do You Have a Passion for Architecture and Construction?

Would you like to plan and design new buildings and spaces, or work on the restoration and conservation of existing buildings? If you're interested in a career in architecture, architectural technology or interior/spatial design, our professors will help you develop enhanced, and highly desirable, creative, visual and technical skills.

As an architect, you will manage the construction process, control budgets and deal with planning issues.

Drafting Lab
Drafting Lab

Architectural Design and Construction Technology Course Requirements

ENC1101, English I
ARH2000, Understanding Visual Arts
MAC1105, College Algebra
Select One
Physical Sciences
Biological Sciences
POS2041, American National Government or AMH2020, United States History II and demonstrate Civic Literacy Competency
EGN1110C, Engineering Drawing
ETD1320C, Introduction to CAD
BCN1230, Materials and Methods
ARC2180, Introduction to Digital Architecture
ARC1301C, Design 1.1
ARC1302C, Design 1.2
BCN2405, Statics and Strength of Materials
ARC2312C, Introduction to Building Assembly Modeling
BCT2715, Construction Management
BCT2770, Construction Estimating
GIS2040, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
TAR2122, Residential Architectural Design
TAR2122L, Residential Design Lab
TAR2154, Commercial Architectural Design
TAR2154L, Commercial Design Lab
CGN2328C, Technical Drawing and Visualization
ARC2949 or BCN2949, Architecture or Building Construction COOP
ARH2060, History of Architecture

What can you do with Architectural Design and Construction Technology?

In this field, people find careers as:

Architectural and Engineering Manager
Architects
Landscaper Architects

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida State University - Panama City
University of Central Florida
Windmill with Ball
Who is Eligible for the Architectural Design Construction Technology Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you Ready to Get Started ?

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Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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