Architectural Design 2, Certificate of Achievement

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Banner Code: 1_CT_ARDD
Control Number: 22370

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.

Program Outcomes

Critical thinking, design, and visual communication for successful transfer to a university professional program in Architecture and/or related Environmental Design.
A junior/intermediate level drafting/design position at an architectural or related firm.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.

A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.

Required Prerequisites

Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1		Units
ARCH A105	Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1	2
ARCH A110	Introduction to Architecture	2
ARCH A155	BIM 1 for Architecture	2
	Units	6
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(s) ARCH (see list)		2
	Units	13
	Total Units	19

Architectural Design 1 Restricted Electives

No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award.

Course List
Course	Title	Units
ARCH A101	Introduction to Environmental Sustainability	1
ARCH A104	Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing	1
ARCH A107	Tiny House Design	1
ARCH A121	FrameCAD Studio 1	2
ARCH A122	FrameCAD Studio 2	2
ARCH A150	CAD 2-D for Architecture ¹	2
ARCH A156	BIM 2 for Architecture	2
ARCH A160	3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1	2
ARCH A162	3-D Modeling: Rhino 1	2
ARCH A165	Presentation Graphics	2
ARCH A167	Presentation Video ¹	1
ARCH A170	Introduction to Design Fabrication	1
ARCH A171	Design Fabrication 1	2
ARCH A172	Design Fabrication 2	2
ARCH A201	Design/Build 1 for Architecture	2
ARCH A241	FrameCAD Workshop 1	2
ARCH A242	FrameCAD Workshop 2	2
ARCH A243	FrameCAD Workshop 3	2

Elective courses not textbook cost free.

Subtotal - 19

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Fall		Units
ARCH A185	Environmental Design Systems	4
ARCH A215	Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2	4
Architectural Design Restricted Elective(s) ARCH (see list)		2
	Units	10
Spring
ARCH A220	Building Materials and Systems	4
ARCH A230	Architectural Design and Theory 3	5
Architectural Design Restricted Elective(s) ARCH (see list)		2
	Units	11
	Total Units	21

Total Units 40

Architectural Design 2 Restricted Electives