Architectural Technology

Associate in Arts Degree:

Requirements for the Associate in Arts degree in Architectural Technology may be met by completing the 46 units of required courses and 2 units from the recommended electives, along with 18 units of general education courses meeting Plan B graduation requirements. Information on the Plan B requirements may be found in the catalog under Graduation/Transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the skills needed to enter the field as an Architectural Technician who is both a problem solver and an integral part of the design process. Students will master the skills necessary to work in the construction, drafting, estimating, building inspection, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering, construction computer rendering, and computer-aided drawing arenas. General education classes provide a well rounded education, imparting the knowledge and skills needed to successfully participate in all aspects of society.

Required Courses

   
First Semester   UNITS
ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I 3
ARC 222  Beginning Architectural Graphics 3
ENV 101 Elements of Architecture 3
DRAFT 62 C.A.D.D. for Architects 3
  UNITS 12
Second semester   UNITS
ARC 173  Architectural Drawing II 3
ARC 261 Computer Aided Design for Architecture I 3
INT 200 Residential Planning 3
DRAFT 63 C.A.D.D. for Building Systems 3
  UNITS 12
Third semester   UNITS
ARC 130 History of Architecture I 2
ARC 151 Materials of Construction 3
ARC 201 Basic Architectural Drawing 3
ARC 271  Architectural Drawing III 3
  UNITS 11
Forth semester    UNITS
ARC 131 History of Architecture II 2
ARC 152 Equipment of Buildings 3
ARC 202 Basic Architectural Design II 3
ARC 272  Architectural Drawing IV 3
  UNITS 11
  TOTAL UNITS 46
Electives    
    UNITS
DRAFT 60 Introduction to C.A.D.D. 3
DRAFT 64 C.A.D.D. Laboratory 3
ARC 135 Historic Preservation 3
ARC 160 Computers for Designer 2
ARC 261 Computer-Aided Design for Architecture I 3
ARC 341 GIS-Metropolitan Access Planning I 3
INT 201 The Home Design, Materials and Finishes I 2
INT 202 The Home Design, Materials and Finishes II 2