Basic Architecture Skills 1 - Major #6814 - Certificate

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It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

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

1. Use problem solving and visualization techniques to synthesize solutions to specific design and drawing problems.

2. Compare different careers in architecture and related fields.

3. Demonstrate through drawing the technical elements of light, woodframe construction.

4. Construct basic 3D objects and stretch, extrude, and modify those objects using a computer aided drafting or computer aided modeling program.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements

9 units
ARCH 10
Architectural Design and Visualization I
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
    1. CSU Transfer
      ARCH 11
      Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design
      This course covers familiarization with the professional fields of architecture, landscape architecture, structural engineering, city planning and construction. Roles of the architect and the project team and introduction to design principles and elements are investigated. Also included are the phases of the construction project and licensing requirements. (A, CSU, UC)

      Course Details:

          1. CSU Transfer
            ARCH 12
            Architectural Practice I
            This course covers methods of construction and drafting practices as applied to architectural contract documents, plans and details, for light wood frame structures. Also included is the use and application of building codes and reference material, site contours and grading. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU)

            Course Details:

                1. CSU Transfer
                  ARCH 14
                  Digital Tools for Architects
                  This course is an introduction to digital tools in the context of architectural practice. Course content includes basic 3D modeling, image manipulation, presentation, layout, and output. (A, CSU)

                  Course Details:

                      1. CSU Transfer