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Architectural Design 2, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_ARDD

Control Number: 16887

Financial Aid Eligible


Complete the Architectural Design 2 Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcome

The 2nd year Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Design 2 prepares students in the areas of critical thinking, design, and visual communication for successful transfer to a university professional program in Architecture and/or related Environmental Design or for a junior/intermediate level drafting/design position at an architectural or related firm.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Required Prerequisites

Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement (19-20 units)

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ARCH A105Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 12
ARCH A110Introduction to Architecture2
or ARCH A110H Introduction to Architecture Honors
ARCH A115Architectural Design and Theory 14
ARCH A155BIM 1 for Architecture2
ARCH A180Architectural Construction Documents4
ARCH A205Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 23
Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 2-3 units2-3
No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award.
ARCH A101
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
ARCH A102
Introduction to Environmental Studies
ARCH A104
Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing
ARCH A107
Tiny House Design
ARCH A121
FrameCAD Studio 1
ARCH A122
FrameCAD Studio 2
ARCH A141
Introduction to Resouse Management
ARCH A150
CAD 2-D for Architecture 1
ARCH A142
Environmental Advocacy
ARCH A156
BIM 2 for Architecture
ARCH A160
3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1
ARCH A162
3-D Modeling: Rhino 1
ARCH A165
Presentation Graphics
ARCH A170
Introduction to Design Fabrication
ARCH A171
Design Fabrication 1
ARCH A172
Design Fabrication 2
ARCH A201
Design/Build 1 for Architecture
or ARCH A201H
 Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A210
Environmental Design Field Studies
ARCH A241
FrameCAD Workshop 1
ARCH A242
FrameCAD Workshop 2
ARCH A243
FrameCAD Workshop 3
Total Units19-20
1

Elective courses not textbook cost free. 

Architectural Design 2 Requirements

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ARCH A185Environmental Design Systems4
ARCH A215Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 24
ARCH A220Building Materials and Systems4
ARCH A230Architectural Design and Theory 35
or ARCH A230H Architectural Design and Theory 3 Honors
Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 4 units 24
No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award.
ARCH A101
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
ARCH A102
Introduction to Environmental Studies
ARCH A104
Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing
ARCH A107
Tiny House Design
ARCH A121
FrameCAD Studio 1
ARCH A122
FrameCAD Studio 2
ARCH A141
Introduction to Resouse Management
ARCH A142
Environmental Advocacy
ARCH A150
CAD 2-D for Architecture 1
ARCH A156
BIM 2 for Architecture
ARCH A160
3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1
ARCH A162
3-D Modeling: Rhino 1
ARCH A165
Presentation Graphics
ARCH A170
Introduction to Design Fabrication
ARCH A171
Design Fabrication 1
ARCH A172
Design Fabrication 2
ARCH A201
Design/Build 1 for Architecture
or ARCH A201H
 Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A202
Design/Build 2 for Architecture
or ARCH A202H
 Design/Build 2 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A210
Environmental Design Field Studies
ARCH A241
FrameCAD Workshop 1
ARCH A242
FrameCAD Workshop 2
ARCH A243
FrameCAD Workshop 3
Total Major Units40 - 41
OCC AS General Education 3,4up to 21
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementsvaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE60
1

Elective courses not textbook cost free.

2

Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1

3

Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

4

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ARCH A105 Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 2
ARCH A110
or ARCH A110H
 Introduction to Architecture
or Introduction to Architecture Honors
 2
ARCH A155 BIM 1 for Architecture 2
OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15-16
Semester 2
ARCH A115 Architectural Design and Theory 1 4
ARCH A180 Architectural Construction Documents 4
ARCH A205 Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 2 3
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 2
OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units16-17
Year 2
Semester 1
Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement is prerequisite for Architectural Design 2  
ARCH A185 Environmental Design Systems 4
ARCH A215 Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 4
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 2
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units16-17
Semester 2
ARCH A220 Building Materials and Systems 4
ARCH A230
or ARCH A230H
 Architectural Design and Theory 3
or Architectural Design and Theory 3 Honors
 5
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 2
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 2
 Units13
 Total Units60-63
1

Math A120 recommended

2

Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3

3

Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1

4

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS