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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 Outcomes

  1. Critical thinking, design, and visual communication for successful transfer to a university professional program in Architecture and/or related Environmental Design.
  2. 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 Units21
1

Elective courses not textbook cost free.

2

Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1

Requirement Units
Minimum Program Major Units 40-41
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

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 Introduction to Architecture 2
ARCH A155 BIM 1 for Architecture 2
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 1 3-4
MATH A030
or MATH A045
 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 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 3
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 2
OCC AS GE AREA A2 – CHOOSE ONE 2 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 C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16
Semester 2
ARCH A220 Building Materials and Systems 4
ARCH A230 Architectural Design and Theory 3 5
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 2
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units14-15
 Total Units61-64
1

Math A120 recommended; Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2 

2

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH was not taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher was taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units 

3

Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1