Amphitheater Public Schools

Program Mission

To create a premier four-year drafting program that meets the needs of the students and provides them with the skills necessary to enter the workforce or continue on to college.  The program will meet or exceed all State Standards and will have the support of the business community.

Students will experience:

• Learn techniques of sketching, drafting, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) programs, layout, design, blueprint interpretation, and all phases of drawing house plans.
• Instruction in construction and structural design, architectural and engineering drawings, problem solving, and 3D architectural rendering.
• Build 3D house models from wood and foam board, along with designing and constructing various assignments and other real-life projects.
• Students have the chance to demonstrate their skills at state and national SkillsUSA competitions.  

Potential Careers

Career examples include Architect, Engineer, Interior Designer, Plans Examiner, General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Building/Safety Inspector