Title of Certificate: Architecture and Interior Design - Architectural CAD (certificate) 

Award: Certificate 

Code: CRT.ACH.CAD 

Total Credit Hours: 27-28

About the Architecture and Interior Design Department

Purpose: Training for employment as a computer-aided design (CAD) operator and architectural technician. Emphasizes computer delineation of building materials as they pertain to the detailing of residential and commercial buildings. 

Range of Occupations 

• Architectural technician 
• CAD (computer-aided design) operator 

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Robert Lowe

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education. 

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information. Must be 18 years of age or older. 

Course/Advising Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ACH 111 - Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation	3 credit hours
ACH 121 - Construction Technology 1	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ACH 104 - Interior Finishes and Applications   OR ACH 122 - Construction Technology 2	3 credit hours
Choose three from the following: ACH 255 - Digital Technologies 2   ACH 265 - Digital Studio   ACH 270 - Building Information Modeling   ACH 271 - Advanced Building Information Modeling   ART 154 - 3D Computer Graphics   ENT 242 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Design	9 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ACH 240 - Construction Documentation   OR ACH 204 - Interior Construction Detailing	3 or 4 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ACH 245 - Digital Technologies 1	3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   OR CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology	3 credit hours