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.

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.

ARchitectural Drafting & Design
Program of Study
Grade Below is the recommended sequence of courses
9th

Principles of Architecture
OR
Principles of Construction 
(1 credit)

10th Architectural Design I
OR
Interior Design I
(1 credit)
11th Architectural Design II 
OR 
Interior Design II 
(2 credits)
12th Practicum in Architectural Design 
OR
Practicum in Interior Design
(2 credits)

Industry Based Certifications Offered:

  • Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design
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%