Academy of Architecture and Construction (AoAC)

The AoAC offers courses in the following trades and marketing:

• Masonry I, II, III (Honors Courses)
• Electrical I, II, III , IV (Honors Courses)
• Interior Design Fundamentals and Interior Design II – Technology Honors
• Entrepreneurship I & II Honors

Rising Freshman (first year) should select:

Electrical Trades I Honors 

OR

Masonry I Honors

OR

Interior Design Fundamentals

plus 

Entrepreneurship I  as their academy courses.

During the second year:

Select the second level to complete the pathway:

• Masonry II
• Electrical Trades II
• Interior Design II – Technology Honors

PLUS Entrepreneurship II Honors 

Academy of Architecture and Construction (4 classes required - 1 career pathway + 2 business classes)

Students have the opportunity to complete more than one trade pathway.

Course Descriptions:

Interior Design Fundamentals

This class is the perfect mix of art and architecture! The class explores elements and principles of design through numerous hands-on projects and drawings. The class is very self-paced and allows students to display their own creativity while working through the design process and learning about the psychological needs of all people. This class is great for all students because it allows the student to anchor their projects to careers they are interested in, not just design. Aspects of construction, carpentry, real-estate, and graphic arts are incorporated throughout the semester.

Interior Design II – Technology Honors

Integrate interior design skills and building information modeling (BIM) using the AutoDesk Revit architecture program. Become familiar with digital drafting tools that enable designers to create fully coordinated plans, sections, elevations, 3-D perspectives, and renderings. Utilize drafting software to create a diverse portfolio of interior design skills. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry certification for careers in interior design.

Electrical I, II, and III , IV Honors

In these courses, you will learn about electrical circuits, how electricity works, and the basics of electrical installations. Students will learn about residential and commercial electrical wiring and how to read and interpret blueprints.

Masonry I, II, and III Honors

We learn basic bricklaying techniques, and how to use a drawing to build simple masonry projects.
Students are encouraged to push themselves to improve their skills.

Entrepreneurship I & Entrepreneurship II Honors

Explore the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and business. Discover the role and impact of marketing, finance, and ethics on business profitability. Develop an entrepreneurial business idea using the Lean Canvas Business Model. Gain the knowledge and skills required to develop the entrepreneurial mindset necessary in a variety of career pathways.   Utilize business planning strategies to accelerate the implementation of a business idea. Construct plans for risk management, staffing, and promotions. Develop a business plan complete with a SWOT analysis and action plan. Gain the knowledge and skills required to develop the entrepreneurial mindset necessary in a variety of career pathways.

****Many tradesmen or tradeswomen own their businesses; therefore, the Academy of Architecture and Construction is pairing a trade pathway with a business pathway. These courses can lead to a career, community college, and/or a four-year college or university.****