Design and Construction Academy 

Courses

Architecture Design Engineering 1-2 (10)

(College level- MCC Dual Enrollment)    
Foundational course in the Architectural Design Pathway for students interested in a variety of engineering and design professions. Upon completion of this course, students will build foundational skills in freehand sketching, fundamental technical drawing, and related measurement and math. Proficient students will be able to use computer aided design (CAD) software to create multi-view, sectional view, auxiliary view, and three-dimensional drawings using industry standard dimensioning and notation.

Prerequisite: Must be in Design & Construction Academy.
Course ID: 172501/ 172502

Architecture Design Engineering 3-4 (11)

(College level- MCC Dual Enrollment)  

The second course in the Architectural Design Pathway. Students in this course build their skills in developing and representing design ideas using technical drawings and apply the design process to solve design problems. Students will utilize computer aided design (CAD) software to design and model a residential home with an emphasis on residential methods and materials of construction and codes

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ARCH DESIGN ENG 1-2
Course ID: 172511/ 172512

Architecture Design Engineering 5-6 (12)

The third course in the Architectural Design Pathway. In this capstone course, students will apply technical drawing and design skills developed in the previous courses to specific architectural projects and contexts. Collaboration is encouraged between individuals and group participants to expand their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by assessing the requirements of a project to accomplish realistic planning. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to employ methods of data collection and analysis to provide others with appropriate information for projects and to develop their own designs.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ARCH DESIGN ENG 1-2
Course ID: 172511/ 172512

Intro to Construction 1-2 (10)

(College level-MCC Dual Enrollment)    
Introduction to Construction is a course that will offer hand-on activities and real world experiences related to the skills and technical knowledge essential to the construction field. This understanding is gained by exploring safety procedures, accurately applying measures, selecting appropriate fasteners/ adhesives, material types and properties, processing materials, selecting tools for the correct operation and producing a product.

Prerequisite: Must be in Design & Construction Academy.
Course ID: 170811/170812

Construction 3-4 (11)

(College level- MCC Dual Enrollment)    
 This course offers hands-on activities and real-world experiences to prepare for a career in the construction industry. Students learn
blueprint reading, applied math, basic tool use, equipment, and safety. Students will explore building construction techniques, including layout, footings, stairs, walls, and roofs. Students have the opportunity to visit construction sites, take field trips, and participate in job shadowing experiences.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Construction 1-2
Course ID: 170831/ 170832

Advanced Construction 5-6 (12)

This course offers hands-on activities and this course is an extension of Construction 3-4 that offers hands-on activities and real-world experiences to prepare for a career in the construction industry including concrete and masonry, framing, electrical plumbing, drywall installation, HVAC and painting. Students have the opportunity to visit construction sites, take field trips, and participate in job shadowing experiences.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Construction 3-4 Course ID: 170841/ 170842

Textiles, Construction & Design 1-2 (10)

Interested in Fashion Design? Interior Design? Clothing & Textiles construction? In this class, students explore the definition and application of elements and principles of design in living spaces, fashion and/or textiles. Design trends, inspiration sources, technical tools (hand and computer), fiber/fabric types and much more are explored through examples, exercises, critiques and creative projects. Basic sewing construction is learned in this class. A portfolio will be developed, which will be used in related upper level courses for this Design program of study. Students are exposed to career opportunities and skills necessary for the design career design fields of fashion, interiors and/or textiles.

Prerequisite: Must be in Design & Construction Academy.
Course ID: 140261/ 140262

Home Design and Interiors 1-2 (11)

This intermediate course in the Interior Design pathway further explores the interior design process and housing selection through hands-on projects. Students will investigate the human, environmental and behavioral factors, architectural drawings, interior rendering techniques (hand and computer), space planning, storage components, and selection of products and materials for residential interiors, further implementing the elements and principles of design introduced in Textiles, Construction & Design 1-2. Basic sewing skills will be incorporated into home interior-related projects. Housing and Interior Design career opportunities and professional skills are reinforced throughout the course and their Design portfolio will continue to be developed. Work-based learning opportunities, such as extended learning experiences and class speakers will be implemented throughout the course. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Textiles, Construction and Design
Course ID: 140301/140302

Home Design and Interiors 3-4 (12)

This is the capstone course in the Interior Design pathway. Assignments are career-related and project-based. Topics will include the appli- cation of the elements and principles of design to residential and non-residential “real world” business scenarios, career development in the housing and interior design field, client relationship building and design communication techniques, application of design field business skills, in addition to an emphasis on organizational and management skills to complete
a designated timeline of work. Basic sewing skills will be incorporated into home interior-related projects, which may include simple furniture upholstery applications. Design student portfolios, started in the introductory TCD 1-2 class, will be refined. Work-based learning opportunities, such as extended learning experiences, job shadowing, capstone projects and/or internships will be implemented in the course.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HOME DESIGN
AND INTERIORS 1-2
Course ID: 140311 / 140312