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Orange Coast College ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2 ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Mission Statement Program Outcomes The OCC Architectural Technology Program endeavors to empower students to lead productive and creative professional lives in the context of Architecture and Environmental Design. 1. Critical thinking, design, and visual communication for successful transfer to a university professional program in Architecture and/or related Environmental Design. Program Description 2. A junior/intermediate level drafting/design position at an architectural or related firm. The Architectural Technology Program offers courses in design, building materials, construction documents, design visualization and graphics, computer‑assisted design, building information modeling and fabrication. Our comprehensive program provides students with the discipline and critical thinking skills necessary to transfer to a broad range of universities and the training and technical skills to gain employment with the many and varied firms in Southern California that hire our graduates. Former California Architects Board President, Christine Lampert, AIA, rates our program as one of the top community college programs in the state. OCC’s Architecture program has a long history of successful graduates and our current students continue to excel as indicated by winning design awards, high transfer rates, and becoming valued members of the professional community. Required Prerequisites: Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement Course Units FALL Environmental Design Systems Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 Architectural Design Restricted Elective(s) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT An entry-level professional position at an architectural or related design office. Course Units SECOND SEMESTER Architectural Design and Theory 1 Architectural Construction Documents Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 Architectural Design Restricted Elective(s) ARCH ARCH ARCH 4 4 2 10 A220 A230 (see list) 4 5 2 ARCH ARCH ARCH A105 A110 A155 2 2 2 Subtotal 6 ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH A115 A180 A205 (see list) 4 4 3 2 Subtotal 13 Total Units Subtotal 11 Program Outcome A185 A215 (see list) Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. FIRST SEMESTER Architectural Drawing and Desgn Visualization 1 Introduction to Architecture BIM 1 for Architecture ARCH ARCH ARCH Subtotal SPRING Building Materials and Systems Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 3 Architectural Design Restricted Elective(s) ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 1. Subtotal 19 Total Units 40 Architectural Design Restricted Electives: Introduction to Environmental Sustainability CAD 2-D for Architecture BIM 2 for Architecture 3-D Modeling: Sketchup 1 3-D Modeling: Rhino 1 Presentation Graphics Presentation Video Introduction to Design Fabrication Design Fabrication 1 Design Fabrication 2 Design/Build 1 for Architecture Design/Build 2 for Architecture ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH ARCH A101 A150 A156 A160 A162 A165 A167 A170 A171 A172 A201 A202 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 4 Architectural Design Suggested Electives: Land and Building Development Building Codes and Standards History of Architecture 1 History of Architecture 2 Freehand Drawing ARCH/CNST ARCH ARCH ARCH ART A225 A250 A290 A296 A120 3 2 3 3 3 19 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Complete the Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. 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. 60