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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)