Architectural Science, Associate in Science
Architectural Science, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Architectural Science provides a balance of architectural technology and architectural design; courses provide students with a diverse foundation of knowledge in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, which prepares students for careers in a wide range of design fields.
The Architectural Science, AS degree provides students with the skills necessary to design, model, or present a wide array of projects according to the latest standards and advances in technology. Students may choose a specific area of study or gain broad knowledge in diverse fields. The use of state-of-the art parametric modeling programs provides students with employment and advanced education skills. The curriculum visualizes architecture as a cultural, creative, and technical practice discipline with direct social impact.
This AS degree is designed to prepare students to work as architectural technicians or designers in an architectural, engineering, or development office.
| 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 V23/DRFT V05A | Introduction to AutoCAD | 2 |
| ARCH V25 | Digital Tools for Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH V31 | Revit Practice I | 3 |
| ARCH V32 | Revit Practice II | 3 |
| ARCH V40 | Architectural Design I | 3 |
| ARCH V41 | Architectural Design II | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 25 | |
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| Total Major Units | 25 | |
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| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 25 | |
| VCCCD General Education Units | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (0) | |
| Elective Units | 11 | |
| Total Units for the A.S. Degree | 60 | |
Recommended Elective Courses
In addition to the required 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 courses as degree electives: ARCH V11 Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction (Units: 3)/CT V20 Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction (Units: 3)/DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction (Units: 3), ARCH V15 Design and Model Construction (Units: 2), ARCH V24 Advanced Operations of AutoCAD (Units: 2)/DRFT V05B Advanced Operations of AutoCAD (Units: 2),, ARCH V33 Computer Applications in Architecture (Units: 3), ARCH V60 Simplified Engineering for Building Construction (Units: 3), ARCH V96 Work Experience Education in Architecture (Units: 1-14), CT V60 Simplified Engineering for Building Construction (Units: 3), CT V64 Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Units: 3)/ARCH V64 Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Units: 3), ARCH V58 International Residential Code (Units: 3)/CT V58 International Residential Code (Units: 3), ARCH V59 International Building Code (Units: 3)/CT V59 International Building Code (Units: 3), ARCH V20/ART V02F History of Architecture (Units: 3), DRFT V51 Design Animation and Modeling (Units: 2).
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 |
| ARCH V21 | Architectural Graphics I | 3 |
| ARCH V23 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 2 |
| ARCH V25 | Digital Tools for Architecture | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (VC GE Area 1A) | 4 |
| Units/Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARCH V22 | Architectural Graphics II | 3 |
| ARCH V31 | Revit Practice I | 3 |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 1B | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 2 | 4 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ARCH V32 | Revit Practice II | 3 |
| 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...VC GE Area 4 | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 5 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARCH V41 | Architectural Design II | 3 |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Select Course...VC GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 3 | |
| Select Course...Elective ARCH course | 2 | |
| Units/Hours | 14 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 62 | |
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.