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 (Honors Courses)
• Interior Design Fundamentals and Interior Design Studio
• Marketing I & II

Rising Freshman (first year) should select:

Electrical Trades I Honors 

OR

Masonry I Honors

OR

Interior Design Fundamentals

plus 

Marketing I  as their academy courses.

During the second year:

Select the second level to complete the pathway:

• Masonry II
• Electrical Trades II
• Interior Design Studio

PLUS Marketing II 

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 Studio

Students enrolling in Interior Design Studio must complete Fundamentals of Interior Design. This class develops student knowledge of principles and elements of design through the exploration of mock clients, large-scale projects, and real-world scenarios. Students will use drawing and computer skills to create presentations and are required to have a portfolio at the end of the semester.

Electrical I, II, and III 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.

Marketing I and II

Marketing class offers lessons in sales techniques, branding, advertising, product development and soft skills for interaction with customers. Students also get to explore how branding affects them personally and the psychological tricks that all companies use to get us to buy their products.

****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.****