Architectural Drafting & Design

Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.

subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Language Arts English English English English
Math Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
CTE Courses

Principles of Architecture
OR
Principles of Construction 
(1 credit)

Architectural Design I
OR
Interior Design I
(1 credit)

Architectural Design II 
OR 
Interior Design II 
(2 credits)

Practicum in Architectural Design 
OR
Practicum in Interior Design
(2 credits)
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • Autodesk Certified Professional or user in AutoCD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Revit Architect Autodesk Certified Professional or User in Autodesk Revit Architecture or Revit MEP Electrical.

occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Architects $77,043 808 16%
Geographic Information Analysts and Surveyors $58,926 162 27%
Architectural/Civil Drafters $50,170 1,068 9%
Construction Managers $87,402 2,401 14%

The Architectural Design program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with developing, engineering, and designing building structures and facilities. This program of study may also include exploration into collecting and interpreting geographic information, researching and preparing maps, and interior design.