Basic Architecture Skills 1 - Major #6814

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 design, practice and CAD.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Use problem solving and visualization techniques to synthesize solutions to specific design and drawing problems.
  2. 2. Compare different careers in architecture and related fields.
  3. 3. Demonstrate through drawing the technical elements of light, woodframe construction.
  4. 4. Construct basic 3D objects and stretch, extrude, and modify those objects using a computer aided drafting or computer aided modeling program.
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements

9 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
    1. CSU Transfer Course
    1. C - Humanities

    ARCH 11
    Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
    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 Course
        1. C - Humanities

        ARCH 12
        Architectural Practice I

        2 units
        Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
        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 Course

              ARCH 14
              Digital Tools for Architects

              2 units
              Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
              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 Course
                    Total: 9 units