WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Architecture and Construction Cluster
Pathway: Architectural Drawing and Design 1st Level- Introduction to Drafting and Design 2nd Level- Architectural Drawing and Design I 3rd Level- Architectural Drawing and Design II
Course Name: Introduction to Drafting and Design Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 9th- 11th grade
Prerequisites: Algebra( 74 %+)
Description: This course is the foundational course for the Architectural Drafting and Design Pathway. Emphasis is placed on safety, geometric construction, fundamentals of computer-aided drafting, and multiview drawings. Students learn drafting techniques through the study of geometric construction at which time they are introduced to computer-aided drafting and design. The standards are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association( ADDA).
Course Name: Architectural Drawing and Design I Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 10th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: Introduction to Drafting and Design( 74 %+)
Description: This course is the second course in the Architectural Drawing and Design Pathway. This course introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on house designs, floor plans, roof designs, elevations( interior and exterior), schedules, and foundations. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in Georgia’ s technical colleges, thus helping students qualify for advanced placement to continue their education at the postsecondary level.
Course Name: Architectural Drawing and Design II Type of Course: Elective Course Available to: 10th- 12th grade
Prerequisites: Architectural Drawing and Design I( 74 %+)
Description: This course is the third course in the Architectural Drawing and Design Pathway. This course builds on the skills developed in Architectural Drawing and Design I. Emphasis is placed on the design process, site plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, sections and details, project presentations, and a course portfolio. The standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in Georgia’ s technical colleges, thus helping students qualify for advanced placement should they continue their education at the postsecondary level. Students who successfully complete this should be prepared to take an End of Pathway Assessment( EOPA) to be able to earn an industry-recognized credential.
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