Architectural Design and Drafting
Sylvania ST 208 | Department Chair: Elizabeth A. Metcalf | 503-977-4163 | Program Advisor: Choul Wou
“Form follows function,” said architect Louis Henri Sullivan, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. It is one of the hallmarks of twentieth-century architectural design. It is an ideal that has been integrated, pondered, discarded and reused, and in some cases, completely disregarded. Not so in our Architectural Design and Drafting program, where you’re not only taught drafting and design fundamentals, but also how to apply problem-solving skills to residential and commercial buildings using architectural history as a guide. Our program provides the fundamental building blocks necessary to begin a career as a residential designer/architectural drafter. Whether you’re studying residential designs of Wright, the commercial buildings of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, or trying to understand how to apply building codes to residential homes, our program provides a sound foundation for your career.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
98 credit hours includes:
- 79 credit hours of architectural design and drafting courses
- 3 credits of ART 215
- 16 credits of General Education courses as defined in the General Education section of the catalog
In addition, students must meet college graduation requirements of Math 65 (or competency) and Writing 121. Consult a program advisor for assistance in planning General Education classes.
Drafting Your Future
Ours is one of the few design and drafting programs in which you can acquire the fundamental skills in drafting and building design in only two years, studying under some of Oregon’s best instructors. Our instructor resources, coupled with a broad-based curriculum, which emphasizes AutoCAD and courses such as Working Drawings and Building Systems, offer a unique opportunity to enter a discipline for which there will always be a need. Our program allows you quick entry into a field in which sound and stable design is highly valued, and it allows you to tailor classes to a specialized career, such as remodeling, kitchen and bath design, or green building. Our uniquely flexible curriculum caters to a broad array of interests within the building design industry. Many of our design and drafting graduates have started their own businesses or work for large design firms. Neil Kelly, Morrisette Homes, Argo/Architect, and Ankrom/ Moisen Associated Architects are just a few established companies that hire our graduates.
What's Next?
- Attend a group advising session or meet with a program advisor (503-977-4170). (This is recommended.)
- Apply for admission to PCC.
- Take the COMPASS test and get placement in WR 115 and MTH 60.