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Programs of Study
Architectural Graphics
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Programs of Study
ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
TRANSFER DEGREE
105 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Mission: The Architectural Graphics AAS-T
degree prepares students for careers with architecture
firms, construction companies, city, county, and state
architectural and civil engineering departments
and corporate architectural and civil engineering
departments. Technicians are needed to develop site
plans, construction details, building designs, cost
estimates, specification plans for new buildings, and
for remodeling and additions to existing buildings.
Graduates are prepared in translating the rough
sketches, layouts, and written specifications of architects,
engineers, or designers into a drawing using current
technology and showing the complete details and
specifications for the finished product.
Architectural Graphics AAS-T degree graduates will:
be prepared for entry-level positions in the
architectural, engineering or construction field with
the ability to be independent and self-directed
demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and
processes in the workplace
apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and
using technology
read architectural prints and solve common
architectural problems
complete a comprehensive design project
demonstrate industry ready skills in basic drafting
fundamentals, concepts and techniques
employ creative and critical thinking to enhance
problem solving
exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment,
and ethical behavior
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation,
and technical and information literacy skills
meet Social Science, Humanities, Written
Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning
distribution area outcomes
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ARCH 201 History of American Architecture. ...............3
ARCH 205 Theory of Architecture. .........................3
ARGT 111 Architectural Print Reading I. ...................2
ARGT 112 Construction Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ARGT 121 Architectural Graphics. .........................4
ARGT 131 Revit Architecture I. ............................4
ARGT 132 Revit Architecture II ............................4
ARGT 211 Architectural Print Reading II. ...................2
ARGT 221 Residential Design Drawings. ...................4
ARGT 222 Residential Construction Documents. ...........4
ARGT 225 Construction Management & Estimating. ........3
ARGT 231 Commercial Building Systems. ..................3
ARGT 232 Commercial Design Drawings. ..................4
ARGT 233 Commercial Construction Documents. ..........4
ARGT 261 Architectural Problems I. .......................4
ARGT 262 Architectural Problems II. .......................4
ENGT 101 Engineering Introduction & Orientation. . . . . . . . . 2
ENGT 105 Engineering Computer Applications. ............2
ENGR 111 Engineering Graphics. ..........................4
ENGR 113 Dimensioning with Drawings. ..................4
ENGT 131 AutoCAD I. ....................................4
ENGT 132 AutoCAD II. ....................................4
ENGT 202 Specialized Technical Employment Prep .........2
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES – 3 CREDITS
May be taken from ARGT CEGT or ENGT areas. Student should
consult an academic adviser.
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 25 CREDITS
PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab. ........................5
ENGL& 101 English Composition I ..........................5
MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications. ..............5
Humanities. ...................................5
Social Science. .................................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS .......................... 105
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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