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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Certificate
Entry-level AV specialists assist design professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction fields in translating ideas, sketches and technical information into complex three-dimensional digital models that often employ animation. Students taking this certificate will build both the technical competencies and the strong collaboration skills needed to work in today’s professional AV environments.
This certificate prepares students interested in the field of computer-assisted design technology, current workers desiring more training, and those with a background in related technical fields for careers as architectural visualization (AV) specialists.
Course Sequence
Launch Your Career in Architectural Visualization
- Architectural Drafter: Est. salary $62,553
- Landscape Architect: Est. salary $74,805
- Urban and Regional Planner: Est. salary $80,626
Career Outlook
Median Salary of an Architect
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Architects
Architect
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property
Starting Pay: $48,371
Typical Tasks
- Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
- Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
- Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
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