Architectural Design/CAD

The Architectural Design/CAD Pathway is a great program for students who dream of designing and creating the structures we use every day, and ...
+  Enjoy designing things, sketching and drawing.
+  Enjoy projects that allow for personal creativity.
+  Enjoy work that includes hands-on problem solving.
+  Are interested in careers involving design.

Pathway Benefits and Highlights
Students who complete 2 credits in this Pathway will meet state Math and English/Language Arts testing requirements, and...
+ Develop design skills using drawing and Compuer Aided Drafting (CAD) techniques.
+ Create "real world" architectural plans, drawings and design.
+ Earn up to 11 college credits which can be applied directly into partner college programs.
+ Meets Art requirements through their Pathway courses

Continue Your Training After High School
The Architectural Design/CAD Pathway articulates and leads directly into the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Architectural Technology and Mechanical Design Technology Programs of Study.

Architectural Design/CAD Pathway Planning Guide

Recent changes in state graduation requirements provides students in the class of 2020 and beyond the option to meet both the state Math and English/Language Arts Graduation Pathway requirements by completing 2 credits within an approved CTE Pathway related to their goals and interests.

This Pathway Planning Guide introduces students to the Architectureal Design/CAD Pathway as an approved CTE Pathway and provides information on including this pathway as part of the student's 4-year plan for high school and beyond.

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Architectural Design/CAD Pathway Videos

Who Can Access this Pathway?
This pathway is accessible to students at all of the Edmonds SD high schools listed below. Select your high school to explore available pathway course offerings and descriptions.

Edmonds Woodway High School

DESIGN/CAD 1
IAR221/222 (Year)
Credits: 1.0
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art

Course Description:
Learn techniques and methods of drafting as a universal language to convey ideas via drawings and technical plans. Students will create a set of house plans along with a scale model and/or a perspective rendering. Learn about construction codes, techniques, materials, and methods. College credit available.

DESIGN/CAD 2
IAR231/232 (Year)
Credits: 1.0
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art

Course Description:
Discover the phases of the design and construction process, from site analysis, structural design, drafting and building codes. Design projects using both board and computer aided design (CAD). College credit available.

GREEN BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
VOC211/212 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Grade Level: 11 – 12
Credits: 2.0
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisites: Drafting 1, Algebra 1.

Course Description:
Explore standards and applications used in designing efficient and sustainable built environments. Classroom atmosphere simulates a “real world” office environment in which projects are programmed, designed, presented, critiqued, revised, and developed into plans for construction, production, and presentation. Students participate in skills competitions and create a portfolio for education admission requirements and/or employment.

Lynnwood High School

DESIGN/CAD 1&2
VOC111/112 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore interest in architecture, engineering, the building trades, technical illustration, interior design, or any profession which demands knowledge of technical drawing. Learn techniques and methods of Drafting as a universal language used to convey thoughts and ideas. Build models, illustrate and render projects using both board and computer aided design (CAD). An overview of construction codes, techniques, materials, and methods are also presented. District bus transportation is provided. College credit available.

GREEN BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
VOC211/212 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 11 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisites: Drafting 1, Algebra 1 - Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore standards and applications used in designing efficient and sustainable built environments. Classroom atmosphere simulates a “real world” office environment in which projects are programmed, designed, presented, critiqued, revised, and developed into plans for construction, production, and presentation. Students participate in skills competitions and create a portfolio for education admission requirements and/or employment. District bus transportation is provided.

Meadowdale High School

DESIGN/CAD 1
IAR221/222 (Year)
Credits: .5 per semester
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art

Course Description:
Learn techniques and methods of drafting as a universal language to convey ideas via drawings and technical plans. Students will create a set of house plans along with a scale model and/or a perspective rendering. Learn about construction codes, techniques, materials, and methods. College credit available.

DESIGN/CAD 2
IAR231/232 (Year)
Credits: .5 per semester
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art

Course Description:
Discover the phases of the design and construction process, from site analysis, structural design, drafting and building codes. Design projects using both board and computer aided design (CAD). College credit available.

GREEN BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
VOC211/212 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 11 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisites: Drafting 1, Algebra 1 - Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore standards and applications used in designing efficient and sustainable built environments. Classroom atmosphere simulates a “real world” office environment in which projects are programmed, designed, presented, critiqued, revised, and developed into plans for construction, production, and presentation. Students participate in skills competitions and create a portfolio for education admission requirements and/or employment. District bus transportation is provided.

Mountlake Terrace High School

DESIGN/CAD 1&2
VOC111/112 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore interest in architecture, engineering, the building trades, technical illustration, interior design, or any profession which demands knowledge of technical drawing. Learn techniques and methods of Drafting as a universal language used to convey thoughts and ideas. Build models, illustrate and render projects using both board and computer aided design (CAD). An overview of construction codes, techniques, materials, and methods are also presented. District bus transportation is provided. College credit available.

GREEN BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
VOC211/212 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 11 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisites: Drafting 1, Algebra 1 - Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore standards and applications used in designing efficient and sustainable built environments. Classroom atmosphere simulates a “real world” office environment in which projects are programmed, designed, presented, critiqued, revised, and developed into plans for construction, production, and presentation. Students participate in skills competitions and create a portfolio for education admission requirements and/or employment. District bus transportation is provided.

Scriber Lake High School

DESIGN/CAD 1&2
VOC111/112 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore interest in architecture, engineering, the building trades, technical illustration, interior design, or any profession which demands knowledge of technical drawing. Learn techniques and methods of Drafting as a universal language used to convey thoughts and ideas. Build models, illustrate and render projects using both board and computer aided design (CAD). An overview of construction codes, techniques, materials, and methods are also presented. District bus transportation is provided. College credit available.

GREEN BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
VOC211/212 (Year; Two Period Block Class Located At Edmonds Woodway High; Periods 1&2)
Credits: 2.0
Grade Level: 11 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit Art
Prerequisites: Drafting 1, Algebra 1 - Shared Student Form required for registration (Intra-District Program)

Course Description:
Explore standards and applications used in designing efficient and sustainable built environments. Classroom atmosphere simulates a “real world” office environment in which projects are programmed, designed, presented, critiqued, revised, and developed into plans for construction, production, and presentation. Students participate in skills competitions and create a portfolio for education admission requirements and/or employment. District bus transportation is provided.

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