Become an integral part of a building design team
Architectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op program
Develop your architectural design career. Gain hands-on experience in AutoCAD, Revit, project visualization technologies and building code compliance.
Program information
Program description
Students in this program prepare for work with architects, engineers, designers, and project managers as an integral part of the team developing, presenting, and executing building designs. The program equips a student with comprehensive understanding of current competitive architectural and construction environments that challenge professionals in the field, including traditional and emerging construction technologies and materials, the current codes and standards, and business and entrepreneurial essential strategies. Various aspects of architectural design are present in a continuous stream throughout the curriculum, starting from design fundamentals and ending in the third year with the two-semester major architectural project. These projects are supported by courses dedicated to industry-standard computer applications, such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®, and leading-edge technologies related to Building Information Modeling, such as virtual reality and building scanning.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Winter 2023 | Barrie |
| Fall 2023 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
This program includes a co-op work term component where you will gain practical, on-the-job experience in your field.
What are the admission requirements for the Architectural Technology program?
Architectural Technology admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in architectural technology?
Your Architectural Technology diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates may find work in the private sector as assistants in architectural design offices, construction engineering or construction site offices. They may also find employment as estimators, purchasers, quantity surveyors or architectural / structural modelers, drafters, or detailers, using the latest CAD technology. In the public sector, they may find employment in many government agencies, as building inspectors, plans examiners, chief building officials, zoning examiners, and building code advisors.
Accreditation
Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), formerly Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE),
This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada, and recognizes Georgian’s commitment to quality in co-op education.
Experiential learning opportunities
Architecture virtual reality
In this video, professor Costan Boiangiu designs a two-storey, two-bedroom house.
By using virtual reality, he can better understand the 3-D space. Watch how he does it!
What courses are included in the Architectural Technology diploma program?
Course overview
43 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
2 Co-op Work Terms
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Architectural Technology program outline.
- ARCH 1000 – Architectural Design – Fundamentals
- ARCH 1001 – Quantity Surveying 1
- ARCH 1005 – Architectural Drafting 1
- CONS 1005 – Construction Technology – Structures
- ENVR 1008 – Architecture and the Environment
- MATH 1028 – Mathematics for Constructions
- SURV 1002 – Surveying
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Do you have questions about Architectural Technology? Contact us!
Thinking about applying to Georgian?
Contact our student recruitment team to explore your study options.
- 705.722.5152
- recruitment@georgiancollege.ca
Already applied to Georgian?
Connect with the Office of the Registrar for admissions-related questions.
- 705.722.1511
- registrar@georgiancollege.ca
Are you an international student?
Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian.
- 705.722.5158
- international@georgiancollege.ca
Have questions about the program?
Contact the program co-ordinator for any questions about day-to-day life in the program.
- Email Costan Boiangiu
- 249.388.1409
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