The design industry has been transformed by high technology, with computerized drafting (CAD), now widely utilized. Courses offered by IRSC focus on the use of computers and a variety of CAD software programs. The Associate in Science Degree in Architectural Design and Construction Technology trains students in the most up-to-date methods of practice, to use and produce drawings. Most courses combine classroom instruction with lab and “hands-on” learning is emphasized. The professional architectural draftsperson prepares drawings for a variety of business uses. Architectural offices, design/development firms, general contractors, and truss manufacturing plants are just a few of the businesses that engage architectural drafting services.

Students who succeed in this field:

... can relate form and function with creativity
... enjoy the teamwork of building process
... can understand building codes and materials
... have an artistic bent

Typical Career Options:

Architectural CAD Technician - $11 to $13 per hour to start - $17 to $22 in a few years
Construction Supervisor - $12 to $14 per hour to start - $27 to $32 in a few years
Building Inspector - $12 to $14 per hour to start - $22 to $27 in a few years

Start Here:

BCN 1214 Materials and Methods of Construction-Basic Structures
BCN 1250 Architectural Drafting Principles
BCT 1760 Building Codes and Specifications
HHD 1234 Design of Interior Space

For further information on this degree program, contact:

Gary Koser, Dept. Chair
(772) 462-7511 or e-mail gkoser@irsc.edu
Gary Uhazie, Asst. Professor and Lead Faculty
(772) 462-7499 or e-mail guhazie@irsc.edu