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 Architecture, Design, & Trades Teachers
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 Architecture, Design, & Trades Courses
Manual Drafting - 9th Grade
Through the exploration of basic architectural elements, architectural drafting develops the fundamental drafting skills which allow students to communicate graphically. The ability to measure objects or spaces precisely, using a ruler, architectural scale or measuring tape is a major focus of this drafting course. Upon demonstration of the ability to take accurate measurements, students will learn how to manually produce 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional drawings accurately from measurement. However, in addition to being able to communicate graphically, students will develop the skills necessary to give clear and concise oral presentations.
Construction Documents are significant to any form of visual communications within the building industry. First we must understand how to read basic floor plans and then learn how to use the basic tools provided by AutoCAD. We will practice how to sketch, draft and then implement these onto the computer. We will also explore the relationship of the city of Chicago, its neighborhoods, as well as other valuable assets that the city provides to analyze visual properties. The computer will be used as a main tool to create, manipulate and transform drawings. We will evaluate our hand drafting skills and recreate our sketched and drafted illustrations into computer aided drawings
Advanced Architecture I is a required course for junior students that have chosen Architecture as a concentration at ACE Tech Charter High School. Students begin the course practicing intermediate computer drafting techniques that will be utilized to successfully complete professional design projects throughout both semesters. Throughout the year Advanced Architecture I also focuses on basic construction techniques which give students an understanding of how residential buildings are constructed. Students will be able to produce two dimensional CAD drawings of floor plans, elevations, and sections at the completion of this course.
Advanced Architecture II - 12th Grade
Advanced Architecture II is a required course for Senior Students that have chosen Architecture as a concentration at ACE Tech Charter High School. In this course students are given large scale city and regional planning projects that involve more than just the study of buildings. Students are challenged to study different neighborhoods and environments to solve problems that result in three dimensional CAD models, plans, elevations, and detail drawings. Advanced Architecture II is a college preparatory course for students that are considering studying Architecture at the university level.
In this course students begin learning about the different materials and energy sources that are harmful not only to our bodies, but to our immediate environment and to our planet. Once these toxic materials and energy sources are identified, an investigation develops on solutions that focus on ways to protect our environment in the way we construct buildings and spaces. Students are required to create sustainable designs using AutoCAD, and produce physical study & final models for presentations. Throughout the course students will also visit building examples around Chicago that demonstrate green architecture, sustainable design, and hybrid homes.
Students will explore the different aspects of the construction industry, learning about potential careers in different trades areas. This will be supported by hands on projects in different construction disciplines, providing students with tangible skills for entering the construction sector.
Principles of Engineering is a course taught in partnership with Project Lead the Way, a national organization that promotes pre-engineering education in secondary schools. The course introduces students to the concepts and practice of engineering. Students work in teams to accomplish tasks with real-world applications. In the process, they learn how to design and build operational devices and systems, as well as learning how to use important tools, such as computer-aided design, control systems programming, and basic principles of mechanical engineering.
Civil Engineering and Urban Design is a college prep class designed for 12th graders. The primary purpose of this class is for students to understand how city is structured and designed through science, and how a city is structured and designed by human behavior, environment, and social priority. Students will learn about Civil Engineering in classroom based and hands on construction, with particular emphasis on Reavit drafting software, surveying equipment, soil testing, building codes, building and site components, and utilities and building design. Students will develop knowledge through project-based learning.
Art
This course continues the exploration of drawing and painting. We will explore many themes and work with many different mediums. We will work from still life and other subject matter while exploring line, shape, space, and value. In the second semester we will work with color, and painting techniques. Self-expression and participation will be encouraged and expected.
This course focuses on entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial ventures, and the entrepreneurial process through case study and development of a formal business plan. The course looks at how entrepreneurs develop innovative strategies aimed at goal achievement by effectively linking internal core competencies to external competitive advantage.
Photography
We will explore the world of photography. We will learn about the many features of a digital camera and how to manipulate to create beautiful images. We will learn how to use digital software such as Photoshop to manipulate, retouch, and organize our photographs. We will also learn about different photographers and their work. The course will concentrate on photographer’s techniques including studio lighting.
Perspective Drawing
An introduction to the vocabulary and basic concepts of design: contrast and harmony; balance and applying texture; linear, symmetry-asymmetry; geometric and clustering forms of organization. Exercises developing creativity, and manual skills to cope with design, development of visual values for structuring and articulating 2D and 3D compositions in different media.
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