Chances are, you've gazed at the Boston (or any other city) skyline, and wished you could play a part in its creation. Perhaps you wonder how blueprints become buildings.  And, if you're very detail-oriented, well, that's a plus! The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Architectural Technology program just may be for you.

The Architectural Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a successful career in the architectural technology field or to achieve further academic goals. This program enables its graduates to become skilled and knowledgeable Architectural assistants. They will make important contributions to the architectural or engineering team that produces complete working drawings from which buildings, residences, and other structures are constructed. 

Employment opportunities for which graduates of the program will qualify include architectural assistant, CAD drafter, and technical level work in manufacturing, fabricating and construction. The program also prepares students for further academic study in architecture. In addition, BFIT students may elect to take a course at the BAC during their final semester of study, allowing them to achieve further advanced standing upon transfer to the BAC.



Curriculum

This comprehensive program provides students with a thorough introduction to the fundamental skills of architectural technology, including familiarization with up-to-date architectural office practices including computer-aided design and drawing.  Studio work allows students to express their individual styles in various architectural projects and model making. A general education foundation is provided with the inclusion of courses in physics, mathematics, technical writing, humanities, and technical electives.

Click Here to View the Academic Catalog for course descriptions and sequence.

Facilities

The Architectural Technology Department maintains a drafting and computer-aided-drawing lab which provides students with ample opportunity to experience hands-on training in the Architectural Technology field. The drafting lab, consisting of drafting tables, allows students to express their hands-on drafting and model-making capabilities.

The computer-aided-drawing lab provides students the ability to construct computer generated drawings in 2D and 3D formats with up-to-date computer software.

A desktop printer and a large scale plotter allow students to display their drawings in various viewable formats.