Basic Architecture Skills 2 - Major #6815 - Certificate

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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.

1. Properly use color, its properties and relationships.

2. Compare and contrast the relationship of cost and availability of materials.

3. Complete minimal contract documents for a light, commercial building.

4. Draw exterior elevations and sections using a specified computer aided drafting or building information modeling program.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements

12 units
ARCH 20
Architectural Design and Visualization II
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
    1. CSU Transfer
      ARCH 21
      Materials of Construction
      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
            ARCH 22
            Architectural Practice II
            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
                ARCH 24
                Building Information Modeling
                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