Architectural Commercial Design

10-614-4 Associate Degree (two-year)
Offered at Rice Lake

Drawing. Ideas. Communication.

In this degree, you will learn how to draw and detail a variety of building types. When you graduate, you will have construction, heating, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems knowledge that will help you create construction documents (plans, elevations, section, details) using the latest computer-aided drafting (CAD) and architectural software.

Logical. Problem Solving. Team Player.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the industry. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

Mechanical Drawing
Architectural Drawing
Algebra
General Science
Physics
Art
Communications/English
Geometry
Trigonometry
Computers

Special Feature

This program is unique in the state.

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect Architectural Commercial Design graduates to be able to:

Draw and detail buildings
Apply construction knowledge to develop working drawings
Detail construction connections
Research product information
Utilize the Enrolled Wisconsin Commercial Building Code
Apply a working knowledge of heating, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems within a building
Use computer-aided drafting and architectural-related software
Explain office practices, standards, and career options

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the two-year Architectural Commercial Design program is approximately $8,375. This program is eligible for financial aid. This includes basic software and a laptop.

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