Architectural Technology

Successfully complete all courses in the prescribed eight-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

As part of the graduation requirements for bachelor of science in architectural technology, students must complete a portfolio according to the following guidelines:

• The portfolio must contain a minimum of six (6) examples of creative academic work. These examples should demonstrate achievements as a designer. A minimum of two (2) examples must be from studio class projects in the last two years of the program. A maximum of two (2) examples may be of non-graphic work (example - written work).
• Examples submitted should be good quality copies of original work, not originals.
• Each example will be accompanied by a short description of the project and solution, and include the name of the class the project was produced for. If the item is part of a group effort, the specific role of the student should be included.
• Completed portfolio size must not be more than 10"x12" ( 25cm x 30cm) and 1" (2.5cm) thick. The student's name must be clearly visible on the binding. Students may submit a digital portfolio on a CD. All CDs must be tested to work on Windows platform and clearly labeled with the student's name. Images included on the CD must be formatted as JPG, TIFF, or GIF and be numbered and accompanied by a corresponding separate numbered playlist, printed to paper that gives image number, and the information described in requirement #3.
• Portfolios will be evaluated to determine whether they should be graded as "High Pass," "Pass," or "Fail." This assessment will appear on the student's permanent Alfred State College transcript.
• The completed portfolio must be submitted to the Computer Imaging and Architectural Engineering Technology Office by April 1. This is an absolute deadline; no portfolios will be accepted after the April 1 deadline. Evaluation will be done on a yearly basis by a team of three faculty reviewers. All decisions are final.

Evaluation Criteria

Work in student portfolios should demonstrate:

• Understanding of the philosophy of building design and problem solving skills, through original and thorough design thinking;
• Ability to legibly communicate design ideas in graphic and written form;
• A working knowledge of a variety of construction systems and materials and how they affect building design;
• Competence in the use of graphic tools and techniques including freehand drawing, computer aided drafting, physical models, and computer imaging.