Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela University

Diploma in Architectural Technology

The Diploma in Architectural Technology in Architecture is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Diploma in Architectural Technology offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology

The programme aims to produce architectural technologists who will be competent to design at the basic level and, with the aid of the latest technological equipment, perform the technical aspects of architectural practice at the intermediate level.


Construction technology, design and documentation are the main areas of focus. However, because architecture by its very nature is design-orientated and because technologists are allowed to practice independently, architectural design and design theory also forms part of the programme.

Career fields
Architectural Technologist
Draughtsman

Duration
The qualification shall extend over three years of full-time study.


Curriculum

First year
Compulsory modules:
Applied Building Science – Module I
Applied Building Science – Module II
Computer Applications I – Module 1
Computer Applications I – Module 2
Construction and Detailing I – Module I
Construction and Detailing I – Module II
History of Architecture and Design – Module I
History of Architecture and Design – Module II
Introduction to Design Theory – Module I
Introduction to Design Theory – Module II
Presentation Methods – Module I
Presentation Methods – Module II
Studio Work I – Module I
Studio Work I – Module II
Survey and Landscaping III

Second year
Compulsory modules:
Services – Module I
Services – Module II
Environmental Design – Module III
Communication I
Computer Aided Draughting III
Construction and Detailing – Module I
Construction and Detailing – Module II
Office Management – Module I
Office Management – Module II
Design Theory
Design – Module I
Design – Module II
Studio Work II – Module I
Studio Work II – Module II
Practical Studies II

Third year
Compulsory modules:
Construction and Detailing III 
Studio Work III 
Office Practice III: Contract Management
Architectural Technology Practice III (in-service training)



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