| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grade 12. Prerequisite: Architectural Design II. Students
shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.
A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the
student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating
proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining
the built environment.
(3) Practicum in Architectural Design is an occupationally
specific course designed to provide technical instruction in architectural
design. Safety and career opportunities are included in addition to
work ethics and architectural design study.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship
and preparation requirements, for the student's chosen field;
(B) demonstrate an understanding of group participation
and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
(C) demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes;
(D) apply the competencies related to resources, information,
interpersonal skills, systems, and technology in appropriate settings
and situations; and
(E) demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills
related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate
governmental regulations.
(2) The student relates communication, mathematics,
and science to the requirements of the student's chosen field. The
student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
skills with individuals from varied cultures, including fellow workers,
managers, and customers;
(B) apply mathematics principles and practices;
(C) apply and identify scientific principles used in
projects; and
(D) read and interpret appropriate schematics, charts,
graphs, drawings, construction documents, directions, manuals, bulletins,
and regulations.
(3) The student knows the function and application
of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in the student's
chosen field. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and select basic materials and processes
used in the student's chosen field;
(B) use the tools and equipment commonly employed in
the student's chosen field in a safe manner;
(C) handle and dispose of environmentally hazardous
materials used in the student's chosen field in a proper manner; and
(D) demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies
in the student's chosen field.
(4) The student selects and uses multimedia communication
and rendering technology to meet specific architectural design needs.
The student is expected to:
(A) apply multimedia communication and rendering technology
to individual or community problems;
(B) describe the factors that affect the use and interpretation
of communication products; and
(C) identify and describe the roles of communication
such as informing, persuading, and educating.
(5) The student designs multimedia communication and
rendering products using appropriate architectural design processes
and techniques. The student is expected to:
(A) develop or improve communication products that
meet specified needs; and
(B) maintain a project portfolio that documents architectural
projects using a variety of multimedia techniques.
(6) The student produces multimedia communication and
rendering products using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines,
materials, and processes. The student is expected to:
(A) use a variety of tools, equipment, and machines;
and
(B) produce an architectural project using multimedia
communication techniques.
(7) The student follows appropriate codes, laws, standards,
or regulations. The student is expected to:
(A) identify areas where codes, laws, standards, or
regulations may be required;
(B) locate the appropriate codes, laws, standards,
or regulations; and
(C) comply with the appropriate codes, laws, standards,
or regulations.
(8) The student demonstrates the ability to solve problems,
think critically, and make decisions. The student is expected to:
(A) develop or improve a product by following a problem-solving
strategy;
(B) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis
and evaluation of proposed technological solutions; and
(C) apply decision-making techniques.
(9) The student applies communication, mathematics,
and science knowledge and skills to job-related activities. The student
is expected to:
(A) apply written, verbal, and visual communication
techniques consistent with industry standards;
(B) use mathematics concepts in communication technology;
and
(C) identify and apply scientific principles.
(10) The student determines employment opportunities
and preparation requirements for careers in the field of architecture.
The student is expected to:
(A) determine preparation requirements for various
levels of employment in a variety of careers;
(B) analyze the future employment outlook;
(C) describe entrepreneurial opportunities in architecture
and related fields;
(D) determine how interests, abilities, personal priorities,
and family responsibilities affect career choice;
(E) compare rewards and demands for various levels
of employment in a variety of careers; and
(F) determine continuing education opportunities that
enhance career advancement and promote lifelong learning.
(11) The student demonstrates ethical and legal practices
for careers in the architectural-related workplace. The student is
expected to:
(A) summarize the rights and responsibilities of employers
and employees;
(B) exhibit ethical practices as defined by the architectural
industry;
(C) analyze legal aspects of the architectural-related
workplace;
(D) develop a school-based learning activity in collaboration
with the teacher and at least one related mentor that provides an
in-depth study of at least one aspect of a selected business, industry,
and labor independent study;
(E) present the project in at least two formats such
as model, graphic, verbal, or written to a panel of students, teachers,
and practitioners in the career concentration;
(F) maintain a project portfolio that documents experience
by using graphic or written documentation of architectural-related
projects; and
(G) develop and update a professional resume that includes
appropriate education history, work history, professional references,
letters of recommendation, and all relevant information for any licenses,
certifications, and credentials.
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