Certificate of Achievement
Architectural Technology
First semester Architecture students: please see your academic counselor before registering in Architecture classes.
The two year, Architectural Technology program is focused to prepare the student professionally for employment as an architectural drafter or design technician. Course experiences are a blend of both manual and computer aided instruction.
The first two semesters introduce industry skills, principles, practices, procedures and knowledge of building materials as related to residential architecture. The third and fourth semesters offer detailed expansion of technical knowledge, which includes the design process phases, code and project development standards for commercial and industrial projects.
Emphasis is placed on individual creativity and realistic architectural programming. The curriculum is also transferable, subject to portfolio evaluation to various schools of architecture in public and private universities. See architecture instructors for current transfer details.
Internships are a required part of the program and provide valuable “real world” experiences.
| Required Courses | FIRST YEAR | Units |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| Architect G120 | Materials/Principles Of Construction | 2 |
| Architect G130 | Architect Rendering: Perspective & Shade/Shadows | 2 |
| Architect G140 | Architect Drafting: Wood Frame Residence | 5 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| Architect G125 | Basic Architectural Design | 2 |
| Architect G135 | Architect Rendering: Color Presentation | 2 |
| Architect G145 | Architect Drafting:52 Story Concrete Block Multi-Family | 5 |
| Architect G160 | CAD For Architect: AUTOCAD | 3 |
| Architect G190 | Architectural Model Building | 1.5 |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| Architect G150 | Architect Draft: Brick & Steel Commercial Building | 3 |
| Architect G170 | Architect Design: Commercial Office | 2 |
| Architect G185 | Introduction To The Profession | 2 |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| Architect G155 | Architect Drafting: Concrete Tilt-Wall | 3 |
| Architect G175 | Architect Design: Industrial | 2 |
| Architect G191 | Adv. Architectural Model Building | 1.5 |
| Co-Op G102 | Work Experience or Internship Equivalent | 2* |
| *If not yet fulfilled | ||
| Total Units | 36-38.5 |