Architectural Technology, Academic Programs, SUNY Orange Catalog

Architectural Technology

CAREER DEGREE
MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS

Architectural Technology Gateway Courses:

Gateway courses: ARC 105, ARC 111, CAD 101, ARC 101
Key courses (for transfer):
- Architectural Design sequence: ARC 111, ARC 112, ARC 211, ARC 212
- Visualization sequence: ARC 101, ARC 102, CAD 101, CAD 102
- Architectural History sequence: ARC 215, ARC 216
Key courses (for employment):
- Building Materials and Working Drawings sequence: ARC 105, ARC 106, ARC 205, ARC 206
Electives: Speak with your advisor to determine which Category E and SUNY Restricted Electives would best transfer into a Bachelor of Architecture program

Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).

PPREREQUISITE
CCOREQUISITE
P/CPRE/COREQUISITE

First Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 101	Freshman English 1 (G10A [w] & G11A)	P	3
Either MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra (G1A)	P	3
Or MAT 121	College Algebra or higher (G1A)	P	3
CAD 101	Introduction to CAD	P, P/C	3
ARC 101	Architectural Graphics	C, P/C	3
ARC 105	Building Materials and Methods 1	C, P/C	2
ARC 111	Architectural Design 1	C, P/C	3
	Total Semester Credits		17

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Lay the foundation of their architectural education, building basic skills in visualization, architectural design and building materials

Second Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 102	Freshman English 2 (G7A & G12A)	P	3
CAD 102	Computer Aided Drafting 2	P	2
ARC 102	Advanced Arch. Graphics	P	3
ARC 106	Building Materials and Methods 2	P	3
ARC 112	Architectural Design 2	P	3
ARC 215	Architecture to the 18th Century (G8A)		3
	Total Semester Credits		17

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Develop advanced skills in architectural design, building materials, 3-D modeling, rendering and fabrication

Third Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
_______	Category E Social Science Elective (G6A)		3
COM 100	Oral Communication* (G10A [o])		1
ARC 211	Architectural Design 3	P	3
ARC 205	Working Drawings 1	P	3
ARC 201	Digital Portfolio	P	1
ARC 216	Architecture from the 19th Century (G8A)		3
	Total Semester Credits		14

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Develop portfolio materials in preparation for application to transfer to institutions or professional positions in the workforce; continue development of architectural design and working drawings skills. Upon completion of this semester, students are qualified to work as draftsmen in architectural or engineering firms.

Fourth Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
_______	Restricted SUNY Elective**		3
ARC 220	Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings		3
ARC 206	Working Drawings 2	P	4
ARC 212	Architectural Design 4	P	4
PHY 111	Architectural Physics (G2A)	P	3
	Total Semester Credits		17

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Complete capstone courses, to include ARC 206 (Working Drawings 2) and ARC 212 (Architectural Design 4)
Prepare to enter the workforce upon graduation by seeking and securing a full time position
For those seeking to continue their studies, submit final portfolio and transcripts for transfer credits.

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65

Notes

*COM 101 satisfies the requirement of COM 100
**Select one from three different SUNY lists: G3A (SUNY Social Science), G4A (SUNY US History & Gov) or G5A (SUNY World History)

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