Del Mar College Architectural/Drafting Technology

05/17/2025

Del Mar College
Architectural/Drafting Technology
Class of 2025!

04/18/2025

Hello All,
The DMC Architectural/Drafting Technology Program invites you, family, friends and industry leaders to attend our Spring 2025 Exhibition to be held at the Oso Creek Campus, STEM Bldg. We are proudly showcasing our Architectural Student Designs, Portfolios and handing out Awards. Come join us for a fun evening of hobnobbing and light refreshments.

03/06/2025

Did you know Del Mar College offers college degrees in Architecture, Drafting and Construction Management? Take a look at what our Students are learning and building at the DMC Oso Creek Campus. Photos are from Spring 2025 Group Projects. In our college credit classes, students learn an introduction to materials and methods in the design of construction buildings, in addition to learning various drafting & design software. For more information about our degrees and programs call Nelda Sanchez, Advisor at (361) 698-1739.

02/20/2025

01/07/2025

Hello Vikings, Building Tomorrow’s World:

Are you 1-5 classes away from completing your degree, if so, call me, Nelda Sanchez, Advisor at (361) 698-1739 to get enrolled for the Spring 2025 Terms. Classes begin Jan 13, 2025. Tuition is due Jan 8, 2025.

SPRING 2025
16 WK TERM DATES
01/13/2025-05/07/2025
SPRING I
1st 8 wks
01/13/2025-03/07/2025 SPRING II
2nd 8 wks
03/17/2025-05/07/2025

TUITION DUE JANARY 8, 2025
Spring 2025 - Graduation Application Deadline Feb 19, 2025
DMC-Scholarship Application Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2025- DEADLINE
Apply at: delmar.edu/scholarships
Graduation Application Deadline 02/19/2025

Don’t be a stranger, call me (by phone) or schedule an Advising Appointment with me to enroll in classes. You can also walk-in to enroll for the upcoming semester.

Thank you,
Nelda Sanchez, Advisor
Architecture/Drafting Technology & Construction Management
o: 361-698-1739 E-Mail: [email protected]

Oso Creek Campus
7002 Yorktown Blvd – STEM Bldg 101B
Corpus Christi TX 78414

11/01/2024

Building Partnerships in Architectural Education (BPAE) Conference, was hosted Friday, Oct 25, 2024

The Del Mar College Architecture/Drafting Technology Program hosted a meeting of the minds with other Texas Colleges. In this conference, we collaborated on curriculum and how to better offer our Architecture Transfer Programs.

Our Director, Laura Bienek and Faculty guided other college leaders throughout the Oso Creek Campus, STEM Building Tour.

In this tour, students' Portfolios and impressive work was showcased and many positive comments were made by college leaders.

A special thank you to all Students, Faculty, Staff, Director and especially to all Texas College Representatives who traveled to the Corpus Christi area and participated in this successful BPAE Conference.

10/02/2024

Good News!! Fall 2024 - Lecture Series starts Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024, 5:30-6:30 pm Del Mar College, Oso Creek Campus 7002 Yorktown Blvd, Crp Christi TX 78414 - All interested in Art + Architecture are invited to attend this informative Lecture Series that shows how art influences Architecture.

Our Fall 2024 Exhibition begins Oct 1, 2024- You are invited to see Art + Architecture as Designed by David Baird after attending this lecture in the 1st Floor, STEM Bldg.

04/29/2024

Hello Vikings, Building Tomorrow’s World:

We are having our Spring 2024 Exhibition, Wednesday May 1, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the DMC Oso Creek Campus, located at 7002 Yorktown Blvd, STEM Bldg.

We will be honoring our students, handing out Awards and celebrating milestone accomplishments with food and refreshments.

You will have the opportunity to meet and greet industry partners and leaders.

We look forward to seeing you, your family and friends, ALL are encouraged to attend this honorable event.

01/30/2024

On January 23, 2024, Laura N. Wright Bienek, AIA, RID was awarded the local American Institute of Architects Corpus Christi Chapter's Outstanding Member Award for 2023. The award was recently renamed in honor of Jennifer Hilliard, AIA who recently passed in October 2023.

Laura Wright Bienek was awarded this honor for her work to develop and grow the Del Mar College Architectural/Drafting Technology program, her dedication and mentorship to its students, and her service to the profession and the community.

The award was given during the AIA Corpus Christi 2024 Kick-off Party and 2023 Honor Awards Ceremony held the evening of January 23 in the new community ballroom in the Culinary Arts Building on the Oso Creek Campus.

12/06/2023

WINTER EXHIBITION 2023

ARCH 1303 1st-Year Architecture Design Student Projects on Display

Assignment: Time, Place and Architecture. (Repurpose a landmark building in Corpus Christi)

Student works: Collin Porterfield, Kayla Cisneros, Cattie Auten, Isaac Perez, Jeremias Alaniz, Sam Bernal, Edgar Hernandez

Collin Portfield (915), Kayla Cisneros (059), Catie Auten (029), Isaac Perez (009), Jeremias Alaniz (945), Sam Bernal (849), Edgar Hernandez (29)

10/23/2023

Join the Architectural/Drafting Technology Program in welcoming David Richter of Richter Architects who unpacks his inspirational Exhibition of freehand sketching as it relates to architectural design Exhibition displayed 10/18/23-01/31/24 & Lecture, Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 at the DMC Oso Creek Campus, STEM Bldg 4:00 pm-5:45 pm.

10/09/2023

DMC Architectural/Drafting Technology Program hosted the Path to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners presented by Mike Alvarado, Registration Manager & NCARB Licensing Advisor and Jackie Blackmore, Exam & Registration Coordinator. In their lecture, Mike & Jackie explained the Steps to Licensure, Staying Out of Professional Trouble and the Architectural Experience (AXP) Program.