A two-year AEC program requiring about 60 credits of coursework in AutoCAD®, Revit®, and other drawing and modeling software programs; architectural and engineering working drawings; structures and materials; field shadowing; preparation for employment; English and mathematics; and general education. About 30 students are enrolled each year. The program serves architectural, engineering, and related businesses on the island of Oahu (with about 90% of the State population) and throughout the state. Many of these businesses in turn serve the wider Pacific region and surrounding Pacific rim countries. Honolulu Community College, centrally located in the capital city of Honolulu, is the primary technical drawing training center in the state and includes the only school-based Authorized Autodesk Training Center in Hawai'i. Students who complete the degree program receive the Associate in Science degree, the most respected community college degree that requires all 100-level or higher courses. Students must complete a program of school and community service apart from coursework and present a professional portfolio at an end-of-program event prior to graduation. PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to... Draw objects of various orientations as may be prescribed, draw sections and elevations of objects, and identify the relationships of objects or object features to demonstrate visualization proficiency. Identify or describe the typical characteristics and uses of common construction materials, products, and systems, document them in drawings, and make appropriate selections based on design project requirements. Under supervision of an industry professional, design a residence or small commercial building, and create required construction drawings and a materials estimate for it. Use with reasonable efficiency the latest 2D and 3D CAD software programs to create industry-standard architectural and engineering drawings, both constructional and presentational. Describe the AEC industry and careers within the industry, model habits and attitudes for success in professional employment, prepare and present a professional resume and portfolio, and demonstrate developed interviewing skills in preparation for employment. Demonstrate computation, communication, critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills as well as a sensitivity and appreciation of diversity and community to perform effectively as a team member in a professional, competitive, and diverse work environment and as a responsible member of the community. See the 2006 AEC Annual Report. See the 2007 AEC Annual Report. See the 2008 AEC Annual Report. Popular Links Aloha State AutoCAD® Users Group The American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter Autodesk Inc. Publishers of AutoCAD® software. Autodesk Users Group International Hawai'i Tours Online. Presented by Honolulu Community College. Hawaii State Public Library System Honolulu Community College Office of the State Director for Career and Technical Education SketchUp® 3D architectural modeling program by @Last Software. State of Hawaii Department of Education (K-12) University of Hawaii College of Engineering University of Hawaii School of Architecture ALUMNI If you are an alumnus of the AEC program at Honolulu Community College and would like to receive our AEC ALUMNI NEWSLETTER, please e-mail us your name and address by clicking here. Please entitle your message "Newsletter." The one-page newsletter is mailed on or about the middle of September and April -- once a semester. Sections are devoted to projects that alumni are working on, employment moves or promotions, general alumni news (personal or professional), upcoming events of possible interest to others, employment notices, and news from the AEC program at HCC. 2009 PORTFOLIO REVIEW The 2009 AEC Portfolio Review attracted employers, alumni, faculty, administrators, AEC Advisory Committee members, and others on May 13th. Here Chancellor Rota inspects graduating student Will Ermitanio's portfolio. Photo by Steve Trice AEC Advisory Committee Members Steven Baldridge, PE President, Baldridge Assoc. Structural Engineers Milton Matsunaga, AIA MK Engineers Ltd. Bettina Mehnert, AIA Advisory Committee Chair Principal, Architects Hawaii, Ltd. Linda Miki, AIA Principal, Group 70 International, Inc. June Nakamura, PE President, Engineering Solutions, Inc. Albert Rivera CAD Manager, Belt Collins Our 2007-08 Shadow Sponsors Students shadowed an architect, engineer, or other industry professional seven times for two hours each time. These are the firms that generously participated in the program during the 2007-08 school year. Our appreciation for their interest in the students, involvement with the AEC program, and service to the community and the AEC industry. ADI Design Group, Inc. AES Design Group, Inc. Architects Hawaii, Ltd. Belt Collins Design Partners, Inc. Green Sand, Inc. Group 70 International, Inc. Hawaii Design Associates Hawaiian Dredging Company, Inc. HiArch, LLC IDS Architects, Inc. INK Arch, LLC Kelso Architects, Inc. Nakamura, Oyama & Associates, Inc. Next Design, LLC Pacific Architects, Inc. Pacific CAD Services RIM Architects, Inc. Yamasato, Fujiwara, Higa & Associates Our "Web-Counter" reports that you are visitor number . Please visit again. DUPLICATES ARE NOT COUNTED. 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