12 Technical Drawing Preparatory Programs

In this program, you’ll learn to produce architectural drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and tools, such as Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and SketchUp. Courses develop your understanding of 3-D modeling, building codes, construction materials and methods, cost estimating and green building.

Open to the creative individual, inspired professionals, current college students, and college graduates, as well as those newly admitted to SCI-Arc’s M.Arch 1 program, Making+Meaning is a four-week summer studio program that introduces students to architectural experimentation and transformative design techniques in a unique and lively studio setting.

Hone the CAD tools needed to deliver designs to both contractors and clients. Learn the fundamentals of drafting. Then create CAD drawings using industry standards: Autodesk® AutoCAD®, Autodesk® Revit Architecture, and Rhino.

The Associate of Technical Studies (A.T.S.) program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in technical skills, focusing on preparing them for various careers that require hands-on ex...

The Diploma of Engineering Technical is not a trade qualification. It is a para-professional engineering course, leading to a technical position within engineering companies. This qualification has units available including CAD Drafting, management, mathematics, materials science and thermodynamics. At AIAS we offer all units of this qualification at various times throughout the year.

A range of skills will be developed as part of the learning program and will include: Communication by a written report, proportional sketches, scale drawing, and specifications; Correct use of specialized terminology commonly used within the industry; Problem-solving concerning materials and methods of construction.

SketchUp is an all-purpose 2D and 3D design and drawing software program providing students with the tools to easily create their ideas and designs. SketchUp's low learning curve makes it the 3D modelling software for everyone with it's simple to learn yet powerful toolset that empowers you to create.

The Architectural Graphics AAS degree prepares students for careers with architecture firms, construction companies, city, county, and state architectural and civil engineering departments and corporate architectural and civil engineering departments.

Students in this program learn how to create drawings and computer simulations to support mechanical and industrial engineers. In addition to drafting techniques, students study manufacturing processes and materials, the science of metal, and technical communication. This program stresses the understanding of all aspects of the drafting industry.

This program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural drafting and/or design.

Students will learn about the mathematical foundations of 3D modeling. Students will learn how to build a specific software product on that, such as 3D building modeling (BIM: Building Information Modeling). They will be confronted with the fact that less than 5% of such an application is dealing with 3D modeling, while the other 95% is indispensible in order to have a usable application.

From sustainable houses to sophisticated office buildings and community recreation centres, with a Diploma in Architectural Technician, you can help design and build residential, commercial and institutional spaces that will shape our communities and the way people live.