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Architecture Degree & Certificate


Associate Degree


Architecture – A.S. Degree

The Architecture Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five-year architecture programs.

The curriculum provides necessary skills for employment in the design and construction fields. Students may prepare for positions as CAD drafting technicians, 3-D project renderers, and other similarly related occupations in public and private sector architecture and construction/building industry related offices. Supplemental courses offer students a broad architectural and general education background and enable them to continue their education in architecture at the university level.

Total Required Major Units: 30-33

Course # Course Title Prereq. Units
ARCH 10 Introduction to Architecture 2
ARCH 13 Architectural Drafting and Design I 4
ARCH 23 Architectural Drafting and Design II ARCH 13 4
ARCH 35 Perspective, Shades and Shadows I 2
ARCH 104A Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 3
ARCH 121A Beginning REVIT - Building Information Modeling (BIM) 2
ARCH 121B Advanced REVIT - Building Information Modeling (BIM) ARCH 121A 2
ARCH 125 Digital Tools for Architecture and Design 3
Total required units for AS Degree (Major electives not included) 22

 

Required Major Elective Classes for Architecture

(Select Minimum 8-11 units from this list)

Course # Course Title Prereq. Units
ART 20 Beginning Drawing and Composition 3
ARCH 33 Architectural Drafting and Design III ARCH 23 4
ARCH 43 Architectural Drafting and Design IV ARCH 33 4
ARCH 45 Perspective, Shades and Shadows II ARCH 35 2
CARP 224A Digital Fabrication 2
CARP 240A Kitchens: Design/Build 2
CONMT 20 Blueprint Reading and Interpretation 3
CONMT 32 Materials and Methods of Construction 3
GRART32 Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign) 3
Media 44A Virtual Production L - 3D Virtual Film and TV Production (Unreal Engine) 3
WDTEC 11 Furniture Cabinet Layout I WDTEC 10 2

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Create a Building Design using manual/computer tools.
2. Create Accurate Detailed Drawings
3. Verbally and Graphically present ideas

Entry level CAD/Revit Technicians


Certificate of Achievement


Architecture – Certificate of Achievement

The Architecture Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five-year architecture programs.

The curriculum provides necessary skills for employment in the design and construction fields. Students may prepare for positions as CAD drafting technicians, 3-D project renderers, and other similarly related occupations in public and private sector architecture and construction/building industry related offices. Supplemental courses offer students a broad architectural and general education background and enable them to continue their education in architecture at the university level.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Create a Building Design using manual/computer tools.
2. Create Accurate Detailed Drawings
3. Verbally and Graphically present ideas

Entry level CAD/Revit Technicians