Pre-Architecture & Engineering
Inlet Grove’s Pre-Architecture / Pre-Engineering Academy offers talented and motivated students the necessary foundations of math and science, combined with state-of-the-art design tools for engineering technology including the latest version of AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) and Building Information Technology (BIM) using Revit. Taught by industry practitioners, an emphasis is placed on the integration of academic knowledge into real-work technical skills and specialized applications. Pre-Architecture students draw architectural and structural features of buildings and other structures. Pre-Engineering Students draw mechanical components and various other machine components. They may specialize in automotive, marine or aeronautical. Then students can see their components come to life using our 3D printer.
Course Information
| Years | 4 |
| Certification | Yes |
| Online Credit | No |
| Wheel Class | No |
| Block Schedule | Yes |
| Prerequisites | 3.0 GPA |
| Location | On Campus |
Instructor
Dounya Bouriss
Mrs. Dounya Bouriss is an experienced Architectural Designer and Project Manager with 13 years of international and U.S.-based experience in design and construction. As the instructor for Architecture & Construction Drafting at Inlet Grove Community High School, she brings real-world, high-level industry expertise into the classroom, guiding students through a rigorous, hands-on technical curriculum that connects design concepts to practical construction applications.
Her academic background includes a Master’s in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development from École Nationale d’Architecture in Rabat, Morocco, and a License in Architecture from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris-Malaquais in Paris, France. Professionally, Mrs. Bouriss has led complex commercial, multi-family, and luxury renovation projects, developing full construction document sets, supporting permitting and regulatory compliance, and managing construction administration from concept through completion. With strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, she prepares students with the drafting and design skills used in today’s architecture and construction industry.
Certifications
- AutoDesk
- AutoDesk Revit®
College Credit
Find out if you are eligible to receive college credit for certifications earned at Inlet Grove: College Credits (ACE)
Career Outlook and Salaries
Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.
Quick Facts: Architectural and Engineering Managers
| 2022 Median Pay | $82,840 per year $39.83 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | 5 years or more |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2022 | 123,700 |
| Job Outlook, 2022-32 | 5% (Slower than average) |
| Employment Change, 2022-32 | 6,000 |