Architecture – Major #6810

Certificate of Achievement Program Map

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 certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students for employment with architects, engineers, interior designers, building contractors, building material companies and government agencies. It is also designed as basic coursework for transferring into advanced degree programs in architecture and related fields. Courses may or may not be transferable based on school to which you are transferring, course content, and quality/quantity of the student portfolio. Students are encouraged to take courses in the order listed. Not all courses are offered each semester. Students wishing to transfer into an advanced degree program should contact that particular college or university for all specific transfer requirements including, but not limited to Math and English.

Upon completion of the program, students will:

1. Synthesize alternative solutions to a specific problem.
2. Design an architectural education portfolio.
3. Draw a floor plan, foundation plan, roof framing plan, sections and elevations.

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester

Term 1

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:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ARCH 14

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

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:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

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:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

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:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

Term 2

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:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ARCH 10
Prerequisite: ARCH 14

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Spring only

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:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

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:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ARCH 12
Advisory: ARCH 24

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Spring only

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:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Spring only

Term 3

12 units

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:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ARCH 20

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

ARCH 31

Building Codes

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers the interpretation and application of building codes and local building zoning ordinances. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

ARCH 32

Statics and Strength of Materials

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers static force systems, trusses, shear, moment, and deflection. Physical properties of materials, shear and moment diagrams, and sizing of structural members is also included. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

ARCH 34

Digital Rendering

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers the generation of architectural renderings to include lighting, reflection, environment and materials. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Fall only

Term 4

9 units

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:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ARCH 30

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Spring only

ARCH 41A

Office Practices

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers contracts, specifications, scheduling, estimating and bid practices and procedures as they relate to architectural practice. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Spring only

ARCH 42

Timber and Steel Structures

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers the calculation and design of timber and steel structures, engineering of connections, and completion of structural framing plans. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ARCH 32

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer

Fresno City College GE

Spring only

Total: 42 units

Architecture – Major #6810

Term 1

ARCH 10 Architectural Design and Visualization I

ARCH 11 Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design

ARCH 12 Architectural Practice I

ARCH 14 Digital Tools for Architects

Term 2

ARCH 20 Architectural Design and Visualization II

ARCH 21 Materials of Construction

ARCH 22 Architectural Practice II

ARCH 24 Building Information Modeling

Term 3

ARCH 30 Architectural Design and Visualization III

ARCH 31 Building Codes

ARCH 32 Statics and Strength of Materials

ARCH 34 Digital Rendering

Term 4

ARCH 40 Architectural Design and Visualization IV

ARCH 41A Office Practices

ARCH 42 Timber and Steel Structures

ARCH 10

Architectural Design and Visualization I

ARCH 11

Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design

ARCH 12

Architectural Practice I

ARCH 14

Digital Tools for Architects

ARCH 20

Architectural Design and Visualization II

ARCH 21

Materials of Construction

ARCH 22

Architectural Practice II

ARCH 24

Building Information Modeling

ARCH 30

Architectural Design and Visualization III

ARCH 31

Building Codes

ARCH 32

Statics and Strength of Materials

ARCH 34

Digital Rendering

ARCH 40

Architectural Design and Visualization IV

ARCH 41A

Office Practices

ARCH 42

Timber and Steel Structures