Basic Architecture Skills 2 - Major #6815

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.


Continuation of the Basic Architecture Skills 1 certificate. This curriculum is designed to further the knowledge and skills of individuals in the areas of architectural design, practice and CAD.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Properly use color, its properties and relationships.
  2. 2. Compare and contrast the relationship of cost and availability of materials.
  3. 3. Complete minimal contract documents for a light, commercial building.
  4. 4. Draw exterior elevations and sections using a specified computer aided drafting or building information modeling program.
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Certificate Requirements

12 units

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. Prerequisite: ARCH 14
    1. CSU Transfer Course
    1. C - Humanities

    ARCH 21
    Materials of Construction

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
    This course covers materials used in the construction of buildings; their applications and limitations, construction systems and processes. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU)
    Course Details:
        1. CSU Transfer Course

          ARCH 22
          Architectural Practice II

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
          This course is a continuation of Architecture 12 with further development of drafting practices and contract documents. Emphasis will be on light commercial materials and construction and computer-aided drafting in commercial architectural applications. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
          1. Prerequisite: ARCH 12
          2. Advisory: ARCH 24
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              ARCH 24
              Building Information Modeling

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
              This course covers Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the context of architectural practice. It includes the generation of architectural plans within a BIM environment with dimensions, details, basic materials and rendering. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
                  1. CSU Transfer Course
                    Total: 12 units