| Drafting and Architecture Schools teach the | | | | can begin. They learn how to turn rough sketches and |
| necessary skills needed to design or create buildings, | | | | brief notes into a precise and detailed plan, expanding |
| homes, bridges, dams, and other engineering projects. | | | | the technical details and providing the visual guidelines |
| Drafting and Architecture Schools instruct in the use of | | | | needed to complete the project. The professional |
| computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs | | | | drafter usually specializes in one particular area of |
| to assist in the function of designing. CADD proficiency | | | | drafting, such as architectural, mechanical, civil, or |
| is vital for the professional architect or drafter, and an | | | | electrical. |
| important part of the overall education. | | | | To become an architect, you must graduate from a |
| At Drafting and Architecture School, architecture | | | | Drafting and Architecture School that is accredited by |
| students learn to design buildings that are safe, sound, | | | | the National Architectural Accrediting Board, and you |
| and functional, as well as aesthetically pleasing. | | | | must obtain a state license. Drafters must have |
| Professional architects are licensed and qualified to | | | | completed post-secondary training, either through a |
| design buildings and complexes, and create plans for | | | | career college or a traditional four-year university. |
| remodeling existing structures. | | | | The annual salary range for architects and drafters is |
| At Drafting and Architecture School, drafting students | | | | very broad (from $17k - $100k or more), and depends |
| learn to draw up the plans and technical aspects of | | | | on education and experience. |
| the design that are needed before a building project | | | | |