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Program Description
The Engineering and Architectural Design Program teaches students
the graphic language basic to all forms of engineering, architecture
and design. The program provides an essential background and
early opportunity for students to explore a challenging and
rewarding career field prior to college.
The program is based on an individual approach. A student
may enter the program on a one- or two-year basis; flex scheduling
is accommodated.
Students must be enrolled concurrently in a math and science
course while taking this program. (Algebra II, Pre Calculus,
Chemistry, Conceptual Physics or Physics.)By graduation time,
students should successfully complete Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, Pre Calculus, Chemistry and Physics as a minimum
requirement for any two- or four-year college.
Various blocks of class time are available during the school
day to accommodate student academic schedules.
Curriculum Components
Technical Drafting
In this course, students progress through a series of drafting
problems which provide them with a sound foundation in the
methods and techniques used in various drafting and design
applications. Orthographic, isometric, sectioning, perspectives,
schematics, developments and many other types of graphics
will be covered. Computers with AUTOCAD software will be used
to solve and draw many of these problems. Multimedia portfolios
will also be produced using Microsoft Office applications.Recommendation:
Algebra I, Geometry
Design
After completion of technical drafting, the student may enter
the design area in which he/she wishes to concentrate - Mechanical
Design or Architectural Design.
Mechanical Design
Provides students with experiences in advanced detail drafting,
assembled mechanisms, precision measuring, fixture design,
CNC computer numerical control programming and injection mold
designs and development. Design, building and testing of structural
models will be covered along with interdisciplinary projects
with Physics courses. Work in this course is done entirely
on the computer with AUTOCAD and Solidworks 3-D modeling software.
Architectural Design
Covers residential buildings. Topics include styles, construction,
design of floor plans, elevations, foundations, electrical,
plumbing, heating, kitchens, lot and plot plans. Students
will be involved in the actual design of buildings that will
be built. Work in this course is done entirely on the computer
with AUTOCAD and other software.
Postsecondary Credits or Professional
Certification Credentials Offered
The Center for Technology's Technical Drafting Program is
recommended by UVM to all students considering engineering
careers. Students considering VTC in mechanical engineering
may also get credit waivers depending on the degree of success
in the program.
All students at the Center for Technology may seek eligibility
for enrollment in a variety of college level courses offered
through Champlain College, University of Vermont and the Community
College of Vermont. Each course can earn a student three college
credits - many of which are accepted by other colleges and
universities. Motivated students who take advantage of these
advanced placement programs can acquire a full semester toward
their college degree.
High School Credits Awarded:
• One Mathematics Credit
• One Fine Arts Credit
• Four Elective Credits
What's Next?
Students completing this program who are interested in pursuing
a career in a related field must enroll in a two-, four- or
five-year college programs offered by Vermont Technical College,
University of Vermont, University of New Hampshire, Wentworth,
Northwestern, Clarkson, RPI, UNC, Georgia Tech, Penn State,
and others. (These colleges represent a partial list of where
recent graduates of this program have attended.)
Industry Partners
• IBM
• Husky
• Dubois & King Engineers
• General Dynamics
• Hazelett Strip Casting
• GVV Architects
• Weimann-Lamphere Architects
• Lemoureux & Dickinson Engineers
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