Advanced Diploma - Architectural Technology
- 3 years
- Duration
- 18,298 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Learning in interactive studios with cutting-edge equipment and software, you will build a solid foundation of diverse and practical skills needed to work on projects ranging from new construction to alterations and renovations in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry's residential, commercial, and high-rise sectors. The Architectural Technology program prepares you to apply current architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry practices, such as:
- structure design
- green and environmentally friendly design
- sustainability
- Building regulations and codes
- science of construction
- Contracts and construction law
- writing for technical purposes
- specifications
- cost-cutting measures
You will learn and apply skills in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D rendering, and digital modeling, in addition to technical design. Students work in groups to complete projects involving proposals, designs, and construction documents for both new and existing facilities in a simulated office environment.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Architectural Technology & Studio 1
- Structural Systems 1
- Visual Communications 1
- Design Fundamentals
- CAD Drawing 1
- College English
- Mathematics for Arch/IDT 1
Semester 2
- Architectural Technology & Studio 2
- Building Code & Regulations 1
- Materials, Methods & Components 1
- CAD Drawing 2
- History of Architecture
- Building Science and Environment
- Mathematics for Arch/IDT 2
Semester 3
- Structural Systems 2
- Architectural Technology & Studio 3
- Practice Management 1
- Building Code & Regulations 2
- Building Systems – Mechanical and Electrical
- Fundamentals of Building Science
- Digital Practices for Architecture 1
Semester 4
- Architectural Technology & Studio 4
- Practice Management 2
- Visual Communications 2
- Structural Systems 3
- Materials, Methods and Components 2
- Digital Practices for Architecture 2
- Professional Communications for Building Technologies
Semester 5
- Technical Report Writing
- Architectural Technology & Studio 5
- Principles of Building Information Modeling
- Structural Systems 4
- Materials, Methods and Components 3
- Digital Practices for Architecture 3
OPTIONS: Students Choose Two
- Concentrations in Digital Technologies 1
- Concentrations in Project Management – Planning
- Concentrations in Architecture 1
- Concentrations in Building Science – New Construction
Semester 6
- Architectural Technology & Studio 6
- Specifications and Documentation
- Sustainable Rating Systems
- Project Cost Estimating
- Materials, Methods and Components 4
- Digital Practices for Architecture 4
OPTIONS: Students Choose Two
- Concentrations in Digital Technologies 2
- Concentrations in Architecture 2
- Concentrations in Building Science – Renovation and Retrofit
- Concentrations in Project Management – Procurement
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 18,298 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
