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Georgian College Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (ARTE)

Georgian College

Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (ARTE)

3 Years

English

Full time

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Aug 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (ARTE) focuses on developing skills for architectural design and technology, emphasizing practical and theoretical knowledge. The course typically offers a comprehensive understanding of construction methods, building materials, and design processes, allowing students to engage with real-world projects and case studies.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates of this diploma can pursue various career paths, including roles as architectural technologists, building surveyors, or project managers. Opportunities are available in architectural firms, construction companies, and consultancy services, contributing to the planning and execution of building projects.

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Introduction

Become an integral part of a building design team

Develop your architectural design career. Gain hands-on experience in AutoCAD, Revit, project visualization technologies, and building code compliance.

Students in this program prepare for work with architects, engineers, designers, and project managers as an integral part of the team developing, presenting, and executing building designs. The program equips a student with a comprehensive understanding of current competitive architectural and construction environments that challenge professionals in the field, including traditional and emerging construction technologies and materials, the current codes and standards, and business and entrepreneurial essential strategies. Various aspects of architectural design are present in a continuous stream throughout the curriculum, starting from design fundamentals and ending in the third year with the two-semester major architectural project. These projects are supported by courses dedicated to industry-standard computer applications, such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®, and leading-edge technologies related to Building Information Modeling, such as virtual reality and building scanning.

If this doesn’t sound quite right for you, why not take a look at the Architectural Technician program? It’s a two-year option that gets you into the workforce faster and still provides substantial co-op opportunities.

Pathways

Build on your diploma and earn an advanced diploma

The Architectural Technician program shares a common first four semesters with the Architectural Technology program.

Graduates of the two-year program may choose to continue into the third year of this program at Georgian and earn a three-year advanced diploma.

Accreditation

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), formerly the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE),

This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada and recognizes Georgian’s commitment to quality in co-op education.

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