Architectural Technology (ARC)

This program prepares graduates for employment opportunities in the field of architecture. In addition to being architectural technicians, graduates will be qualified to be draftspersons, engineering aides, building materials and manufacturing representatives, planning aides and detailers, and to work with city building departments and renewal and redevelopment agencies. Dutchess Community College graduates also are able to transfer many of their credits to accredited architectural colleges.

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program. Upon successful completion of the ARC program, graduates can be expected to have knowledge in the following areas of study.

• Communications–Student will be able to graphically, orally and in writing present architectural ideas.
• Technology – Student will have an understanding of structures, material and methods and environmental systems.
• Practice–Student will be able to move from architectural programming and predesign activities through design and construction documentation and will have an understanding of the activities, organization and ethics of the profession.
• History/Theory – Student will have awareness about precedent, ideas, culture and history of architecture.
• Design–Student will be able to apply information from all other areas of study to solve a specific architectural problem or program.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.