Advanced College Diploma - Architectural Technology (ARTE) (Co-op)

Students in this program prepare to work alongside architects, engineers, project managers and building officials as integral members of teams that develop, present, execute and review building projects.

The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the competitive architectural and construction environments encountered by industry professionals. The curriculum covers traditional and emerging construction technologies and materials, current codes and standards, sustainability and environmental considerations, and essential business and entrepreneurial strategies.

Architectural design is integrated throughout the curriculum, beginning with design fundamentals and culminating in the third year with a two-semester architectural capstone project evaluated by a large industry panel.

Learning is supported by courses focused on industry-standard software applications, including Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®. Students present their work through printed drawings, renderings and interactive simulations using Chaos® Enscape®.

The program also introduces leading-edge Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies, including virtual reality immersion, 3D building scanning and 3D printing.

A co-op work term component provides students with experience in a workplace related to their field of study.