Architectural Technology Degree Type:
Associate in Applied Science
College:
College of Technology
Career Pathway:
Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
The two-year Architecture Degree Program features an Architectural Technology curriculum providing a comprehensive foundation of technical abilities,
understanding or awareness involving all aspects of the architectural profession. Specifically the architecture degree curriculum is
designed with an emphasis on visual communication, building materials, building systems and the development of architectural graphic techniques involved in the production
of architectural working drawings.
Under the guidance of the faculty or professional, licensed architects, the mission of the college architecture degree program mission is to prepare Architectural
Technology students to:
TThe ongoing expansion and specialization in architectural technological applications of building systems and environmental issues, as well as the growth in architectural services, has greatly increased the need for skilled architectural technicians and cad designers to function in a support role with architects and other autocad software professionals and related architectural graphics professionals.
The Ferris State college architecture degree courses can include a foundation in the graphic presentation of buildings based on architectural applications of the following methods: orthographic presentation, sketching, paraline drawings and perspective. Emphasis is placed upon development of linework, composition, lettering, and orthographic and perspective presentation with architectural drawing enhancements including the use of ink and color, shade and shadow, and poche techniques.
A beginning architectural technician works closely with a team to produce cad design development drawings, construction documents and specifications. With experience, the architectural technician becomes involved in other phases of architectural work such as project field observation, preparation of written specifications, building code analysis, CAD three-dimensional modeling and rendering, and presentation of autocad and cad designs.
There is no geographic limitation on employment opportunities with an architecture degree, and advancement in the architecture profession depends on the development of
technical expertise.
Entry-level salaries for architectural degree graduates typically range from $25,000-$35,000. Average salaries for architecture degree graduates with 10 years of experience in the range from $38,000-$50,000.
(Source: US Department of Labor, 2000)
Admission to the College of Technologyis open to high school graduates who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of
purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies. Among first-time students in our technical programs, the average high school GPA is 2.8, and the average ACT
composite score is 20.
Architecture degree students entering the college Architectural Technology program must have a high school diploma with a minimum 2.0 GPA or equivalent, a
minimum ACT math subscore of 19 and MATH 116 placement, and an ACT reading subscore of 17.
The Architectural Technology degree program at Ferris State leads to an associate's degree in applied science. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in core classes, in the major and overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.
Architectural Technology
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915 Campus Drive/SWN 312
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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About Ferris State University: College architecture courses including our Architectural Technology Program, are taught at all levels by professional teachers, not graduate assistants. College architecture degree students at Ferris State University, including students in our Architectural Technology Programs, study in more than 170 different college educational programs -- including
doctorate degree programs, masters degree programs, bachelor's degree programs and associates degree architecture programs.
Seven of Ferris' Michigan colleges are based in Big Rapids, Michigan -- Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy and Technology. Ferris' College of Professional and Technological studies, and Kendall College of Art and Design are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. College courses in architecture are also offered at several Michigan College campus sites through the Ferris State University Center for Extended Learning.
Approximately 220 student organizations are active on our Michigan college campus, encompassing everything from the Architectural Technology degree program, the Accounting Club, Chess Club to Men's and Women's Rugby; Bulldog Radio to
the Juggling Club; and the Dead Poet's Society to the Paintball Club.
The wide range of student organizations and academic support groups caters to support our college architecture degree students social, athletic, political, academic, performing arts, search engine optimization, internet socialization and additional interests. Ferris State University continues to be a top technical and professional academic institution, providing accredited college education to make its Architectural Technology students are immediately employable upon graduation.
Ferris State University Michigan Campus Locations
Through our regional college campus locations across lower Michigan, Ferris State University and The University Center for Extended Learning have many college degree programs available.
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