Dunedin High

Preparing students for a future in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Computer Assisted Design (CAD), this STEM program is for students who want to pursue a college education in architecture or a drafting career that utilizes CAD. Students learn and earn certification in AutoCAD, the leading 2-D and 3-D computer-aided drafting software application used to prepare blueprints and engineering plans for architecture, construction and manufacturing. They also earn certification in Autodesk Revit, the leading building information modeling software. Students have the opportunity to work with community professionals, as well as have the opportunity to earn college credit through dual enrollment with St. Petersburg College. Immediate employment as a professional in the drafting field is a reality for those who complete this program.

Drawing experience includes:

• Orthographic (3-view drawings)

• Pictorial (3-dimensional drawings)

• Dimensioned floor plans

• Wall sections and details

• Front, rear, side elevations

• Landscaping plans

• Certified AutoCAD user and Revit user

Congratulations go out to the following students for competing in the Davis Bews architecture competition and winning scholarships. 

1^st place Derek Stacey - $1500 scholarship

2^nd place Skyler Gustavson - $1000 scholarship

3^rd place Grayson Frankie - $500 scholarship. 

Past News

Last night, March 6th, was a great night for the students of the Architecture Program. The following students were being recognized last night at the ACE (Architecture, construction and engineering) mentorship program: Kaylienne Brandis, Noah Collins, Dylan Szmyglewski and Connor Preston all received high achievement awards for their group projects. Additionally, Noah Collins received a $1,000 scholarship and Kaylienne Brandis received a $7,500 scholarship. Congratulations to all those students!

The Dunedin Architecture and Construction Students got to experience 3 phases of construction of custom homes. The students witnessed a home that was just studs, one that had the drywall installed and a finished house. A big thank you to Davis Bews Design and Alvarez Homes that provided us with this great opportunity!

On November 7th the architecture program went on a field trip to a construction site of a mini hospital in the Starkey Ranch area. The students got to experience how a commercial project is built and all the different roles and aspects that go into coordinating such a big project.