Architectural Technology
Course Overview
As our natural and built environments change, we need good design and technical solutions to better our world. In our three-year Architectural Technology advanced diploma program, you'll gain practical skills in our interactive studios while using up-to-date equipment and software. We'll give you the tools you need to work on projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the residential, commercial, industrial, and high-rise sectors of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Course Structure
Course Structure:
Semester 1:
Core Courses: 8 (ARCH 1005, ARCH 1014, ARCH 1048, ARCH 1050, ARCH 1060, CADE 1012, COMM 2000, MATH 1139)
Semester 2:
Core Courses: 7 (ARCH 1006, ARCH 1013, ARCH 1070, ARCH 1109, ARCH 1164, CADE 1014, MATH 1149)
Elective: 1 (GNED)
Semester 3:
Core Courses: 7 (ARCH 1058, ARCH 2004, ARCH 2007, ARCH 2009, ARCH 2010, CADE 2001, COMM 1113)
Elective: 1 (GNED)
Semester 4:
Core Courses: 7 (ARCH 2005, ARCH 2033, ARCH 2034, ARCH 2035, ARCH 3017, CADE 3001, GNED)
Semester 5:
Core Courses: 8 (ARCH 3010, ARCH 3021, ARCH 3023, ARCH 3033, ARCH 3070, CADE 3002, ARCH 3012 or ARCH 3015 or ARCH 3019 or ARCH 3020 or ARCH 3022)
Semester 6:
Core Courses: 7 (ARCH 3013, ARCH 3018, ARCH 3024, ARCH 3025, ARCH 3026, CADE 3003, ARCH 3016 or ARCH 3032 or ARCH 3039 or ARCH 3040 or ARCH 3042)
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, your career options may include:
- architectural technologist
- architectural assistant
- technologist within an engineering and/or construction form/company
- self-employed designer and/or contractor
- project director/coordinator
- job captain
- municipal plans examiner
- building inspector
- architectural document production
- specification writer
- property developer
- property manager
- architectural technologist with builders/developers
- site supervisor
- technical representative for building/equipment suppliers