Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-614-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Architectural Technology Degree
Description
This program prepares students for work in fields related to architecture and construction. Students are introduced to architectural design and drafting through sketching techniques, and then receive extensive training in computer-aided drafting and Building Information Modeling (BIM) using AutoCAD and Revit BIM software.
Construction materials and methods, architectural practices, building codes, and mechanical and environmental systems also are studied.
Architectural technicians are in demand. They work with architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and building material manufacturers and suppliers.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Additional program details: Construction materials and methods for wood frame, masonry, concrete and steel construction are studied. Building codes are reviewed. Mechanical and environmental systems dealing with heating and ventilating, plumbing, electricity, life safety, lighting and acoustics are covered. Courses also explore the history and theory of architecture, building structural systems, and architectural practices and procedures.
Important to your success in the program are drawing and visualization abilities, strong math skills, teamwork, good writing and verbal skills, plus psychomotor skills.
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Civil Engineering Technology
Assist civil engineers in planning, designing, scheduling, estimating, surveying and inspecting construction projects. Also, specific elective surveying courses provide an option for a land surveying career.
Mechanical and Computer Drafting
This program prepares you to be a detail drafter in the mechanical drafting field. For a new product to become reality, it must exist in the mind of the engineer, designer or drafter; then it is the detail drafter, working from design layouts, sketches and handbooks, who creates working drawings that aid in manufacturing the product.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCHT-101 | Architectural Theory and Drawing 1 | 4 |
| ARCHT-105 | Architectural History | 2 |
| ARCHT-110 | Computer Applications for Architecture | 2 |
| ARCHT-121 | Architectural Materials and Methods 1 | 2 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| MATH-115 | College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡ (or) MATH-201 |
5 |
| ARCHT-112 | Architecture: Theory and CADD 2 ‡ | 4 |
| ARCHT-120 | Structural Systems and Components ‡ | 3 |
| ARCHT-122 | Architectural Materials and Methods 2 ‡ | 3 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| MATH-116 | College Technical Mathematics 2 ‡ (or) MATH-202 Trigonometry |
4 |
| ARCHT-103 | Architectural Theory and CADD 3 ‡ | 5 |
| ARCHT-131 | Mechanical and Environmental Systems 1 ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTIVES | (Two credits) | 2 |
| PHYS-139 |
Survey of Physics |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| ARCHT-104 | Architectural Theory and CADD 4 ‡ | 5 |
| ARCHT-107 | Building Estimating | 2 |
| ARCHT-132 | Mechanical and Environmental Systems 2 ‡ | 2 |
| ARCHT-141 | Architectural Practices and Procedures ‡ | 2 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 64 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Search for available classes now (link) to see course descriptions, class times and locations.
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Develop construction documents
- Evaluate building materials
- Develop building designs
- Integrate building systems
Career Outlook
The objective of this program is to train technicians with entry-level skills so they can work with architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and building material manufacturers and suppliers.
Job duties will vary and may include basic drafting, detailing, computer-aided drafting and design, Building Information Modeling, code research, estimating, technical report writing, specification research and development, and field inspection.
Possible Careers
Architectural Designer
CADD Drafter, Detailer and Modeler
Estimator
Field Inspector
Construction and Building Inspector
Admission Requirements
One year of high school-level algebra and geometry.
Scholarships
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