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 |

