Basic Architectural Design - Major #6812

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This curriculum is designed to provide beginning knowledge and skills to individuals in the areas of architectural programming, design and presentation.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Use various drawing systems to represent three dimensional objects/space on two dimensional surfaces.
  2. 2. Identify and express the essence of a design problem within the context of an architectural program.
  3. 3. Design and complete an educational portfolio.
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements 

12 units

ARCH 10
Architectural Design and Visualization I

3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course surveys the basic principles and concepts of design while concurrently addressing the skills of freehand drawing, manual drafting and visualization. It also includes the history and development of perspective drawing during the Renaissance. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: ARCH 14

ARCH 20
Architectural Design and Visualization II

3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a continuation of Architecture 10. It includes the extended development of the content of Architecture 10 plus the introduction of color theory. Also covered are the principles and means for the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional organizations. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
    (
  1. Prerequisite: ARCH 10
    2. AND
  2. Prerequisite: ARCH 14
    3. )

ARCH 30
Architectural Design and Visualization III

3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a continuation of Architecture 20. It includes the extended development of the content of Architecture 20 plus the introduction of site and climate. Also included is analysis and organizational concepts, light, and function as issues in architecture. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ARCH 20

ARCH 40
Architectural Design and Visualization IV

3 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a continuation of Architecture 30 and includes extended development of the content of Architecture 30 with emphasis on the design process. Projects of an architectonic nature will be completed as well as development of an educational portfolio. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ARCH 30
Total: 12 units