Architectural Design, Associate in Science
Architectural Design, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Architectural Design provides a balance of architectural technical design, with lower division courses that provide students with a diverse foundation of knowledge in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, which prepares them for careers in a wide range of design fields. The program prepares students to work as architectural technicians or designers in an architectural, engineering, or development office.
The curriculum visualizes architecture as a cultural, creative, and technical practice and discipline with direct social impact. The program provides preparation for the baccalaureate degree and beyond and/or the training for professional careers while providing a technical associate degree.
This AS program offers students study and job-related experience in architectural drafting, construction techniques, design, rendering, and energy systems, as well as opportunities to develop skills necessary for employment in the professional field of architecture.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ARCH V10 | Introduction to Architectural Design | 2 |
| ARCH V21 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 |
| ARCH V22 | Architectural Graphics II | 3 |
| ARCH V40 | Architectural Design I | 3 |
| ARCH V41 | Architectural Design II | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 14 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
Select 2 courses from the following: | ||
| ARCH V11/CT V20/DRFT V02B | Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction | 3 |
| ARCH V15 | Design and Model Construction | 2 |
| ARCH V25 | Digital Tools for Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH V96 | Work Experience Education in Architecture | 3 |
| DRFT V51 | Design Animation and Modeling | 2 |
| Required Additional Units | 4-6 | |
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| Total Major Units | 18-20 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 18-20 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (0) | |
| Elective Units | 16-18 | |
| Total Units for the A.S. Degree | 60 | |
Recommended Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, it is recommended that students who seek to obtain additional insight into the field of study consider taking one or more of the following course degree electives: ARCH V23 Introduction to AutoCAD (Units: 2), ARCH V24 Advanced Operations of AutoCAD (Units: 2), ARCH V31 Revit Practice I (Units: 3), ARCH V32 Revit Practice II (Units: 3), ARCH V33 Computer Applications in Architecture (Units: 3), ARCH V60 Simplified Engineering for Building Construction (Units: 3), ARCH V64 Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Units: 3), CT V64 Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Units: 3), DRFT V05A Introduction to AutoCAD (Units: 2), DRFT V05B Advanced Operations of AutoCAD (Units: 2), ARCH V20/ART V02F History of Architecture (Units: 3).
These supplemental courses may be of value to the student; please note that they do not satisfy the core requirements for this degree but can be used to fulfill its elective requirements.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| ARCH V10 | Introduction to Architectural Design | 2 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses | 2-3 | |
| ARCH V21 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Additional Courses | 2-3 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (VC GE Area 1A) | 4 |
| Units/Hours | 13-15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARCH V22 | Architectural Graphics II | 3 |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 2 | 4 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 4 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ARCH V40 | Architectural Design I | 3 |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 3 (ARCH V20/ART V02F recommended (Double Count Elective ARCH Course)) | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course (ARCH V20/ART V02F recommended (Double Count VC GE Area 3)) | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 1B | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 5 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 21 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARCH V41 | Architectural Design II | 3 |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 65-67 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Students will recognize and critically analyze the elements and principles of architectural design and construction
- Students will develop critical understanding of the practice of architecture and its components.
- Students will have the ability to recognize and execute cognitive, cultural, physical, social and sustainable factors in planning construction and the execution of architectural designs.
- Students will display competency with graphic communication of ideas.