School: Fanshawe College
Program:Architectural Technology
Program | Architectural Technology | Faculty | Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology |
Credential | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Duration | 3 years |
Starting Month | September, January | Co-op opportunities | Yes |
Program Description:
The buildings of the future need qualified and inspired architects today. Combining creativity with the hands on world of construction, Fanshawe's Architectural Technology program will introduce you to the dynamic, exciting and always in-demand world of building design.
The potential for growth and career satisfaction in the architectural field is high. With your advanced diploma, you'll learn the principles of design, focusing your ideas into projects that have potential to succeed. As well, you'll learn about contemporary building methods, and structural and environmental engineering. With more focus these days on environmentally sustainable buildings, you'll have knowledge of all of the new trends and techniques. You'll be able to follow your passions, and hone the skills that excite you.
You'll also gain hands-on knowledge of how buildings are created from their inception to completion by working on realistic residential, industrial, commercial and institutional projects. All this will be topped-off with four paid co-op work terms.
Advantages:
The program introduces the student to the principles of design and planning sustainable construction and contemporary building methods, and structural and environmental engineering related to architectural construction. Individual and team projects involved with residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, assist in the development of knowledge and skills required for careers in the architectural field. This co-operative education program consists of six academic semesters and four work terms over a 3.3 to 3.7 year period.
Other Information
· Students entering the first level of the program in January will continue into Level 2 of the program in the Summer Term and Level 3 in the Fall Term of the same year.
Co-operative Education
This three-year program has four co-op work terms (minimum of three required). Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a co-op endorsed diploma.
Admission Requirement:
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Mathematics ONE OF:
- Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) (preferred)
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
- Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
- Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics* (C) (Note: minimum final grade required is 60)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Mathematics ONE OF:
- Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) (preferred)
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
- Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
- Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics* (C) (Note: minimum final grade required is 60)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
Note:
Applicants who lack required courses may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior upgrading.
*Students entering with Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C) will be required to take additional preparatory mathematics as part of their program of study.
Tuition Fees:
Canadian Students
Program Code and Level | ATY1 Level 1 | ATY1 Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $2,289.69 | $2,289.69 |
Tuition Fee | $1,467.38 | $1,467.38 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $616.02 | $616.02 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
Program Code and Level | ATY1 Level 3 | ATY1 Level 4 |
Total Fees due per Term | $2,289.69 | $2,289.69 |
Tuition Fee | $1,467.38 | $1,467.38 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $616.02 | $616.02 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
Program Code and Level | ATY1 Level 5 | ATY1 Level 6 |
Total Fees due per Term | $2,289.69 | $2,289.69 |
Tuition Fee | $1,467.38 | $1,467.38 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $616.02 | $616.02 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
International Students
Program Code and Level | ATY1 Level 1 | ATY1 Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $7,661.90 | $7,661.90 |
Tuition Fee | $6,556.50 | $6,556.50 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $899.11 | $899.11 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
Program Code and Level | ATY1 Level 3 | ATY1 Level 4 |
Total Fees due per Term | $7,661.90 | $7,661.90 |
Tuition Fee | $6,556.50 | $6,556.50 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $899.11 | $899.11 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
Program Code and Level | ATY1 Level 5 | ATY1 Level 6 |
Total Fees due per Term | $7,661.90 | $7,661.90 |
Tuition Fee | $6,556.50 | $6,556.50 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $899.11 | $899.11 |
Additional Program Fees | $- | $- |
Co-Op Fees (if applicable) | $206.29 | $206.29 |
Career:
The graduate may find career opportunities with professional architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, industrial and commercial corporations and government agencies. After suitable experience, graduates will be qualified for such positions as architectural assistant/technologist, job captain, senior draftsperson, project co-ordinator/manager, field supervisor, specification writer, clerk of works, inspector, technical representative and self-employment.
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