Residential Building Design Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

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The program would prepare students to fill a demand in the residential building design industry for highly skilled design technicians. This position differentiates from the existing architectural drafting program by providing a more specialized education that focuses solely on residential architecture. A survey of Georgia Piedmont Technical graduates working in industry uncovered the deficiencies of a duel-track drafting specialization that teaches broad mechanical and architectural drafting techniques rather than focused instruction on residential building systems. This program seeks to concentrate instruction on the development of skillsets that will best serve the metro-Atlanta demographic. Less focus on basic drafting and more focus on problem-solving for designers has been calculated into the student learning outcomes for the program. Design technicians will study more design topics including history, presentation techniques and design theory, as well as an introduction to the design of structures and systems. Students will also acquire proficiencies in working with presentation software, which is a job requirement for more entry-level positions in this field.