Architectural Design 2, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CT_ARDD
Control Number: 22370
Financial Aid Eligible
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 (19 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A110 | Introduction to Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH A115 | Architectural Design and Theory 1 | 4 |
| ARCH A155 | BIM 1 for Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH A180 | Architectural Construction Documents | 4 |
| ARCH A205 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 | 3 |
| Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 2 units | 2 | |
| No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award. | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing | ||
| Tiny House Design | ||
| FrameCAD Studio 1 | ||
| FrameCAD Studio 2 | ||
| CAD 2-D for Architecture 1 | ||
| BIM 2 for Architecture | ||
| 3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1 | ||
| 3-D Modeling: Rhino 1 | ||
| Presentation Graphics | ||
| Presentation Video 1 | ||
| Introduction to Design Fabrication | ||
| Design Fabrication 1 | ||
| Design Fabrication 2 | ||
| Design/Build 1 for Architecture | ||
| FrameCAD Workshop 1 | ||
| FrameCAD Workshop 2 | ||
| FrameCAD Workshop 3 | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
| 1 | Elective courses not textbook cost free. |
Architectural Design 2 Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A215 | Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 | 4 |
| ARCH A220 | Building Materials and Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A230 | Architectural Design and Theory 3 | 5 |
| Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 4 units 2 | 4 | |
| No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award. | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing | ||
| Tiny House Design | ||
| FrameCAD Studio 1 | ||
| FrameCAD Studio 2 | ||
| CAD 2-D for Architecture 1 | ||
| BIM 2 for Architecture | ||
| 3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1 | ||
| 3-D Modeling: Rhino 1 | ||
| Presentation Graphics | ||
| Presentation Video 1 | ||
| Introduction to Design Fabrication | ||
| Design Fabrication 1 | ||
| Design Fabrication 2 | ||
| Design/Build 1 for Architecture | ||
| Design/Build 2 for Architecture | ||
| FrameCAD Workshop 1 | ||
| FrameCAD Workshop 2 | ||
| FrameCAD Workshop 3 | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
| 1 | Elective courses not textbook cost free. |
| 2 | Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1 |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Required Prerequisites | 19 |
| Required Award Units | 21 |
| Total Units | 40 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
| 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 A180 | Architectural Construction Documents | 4 |
| ARCH A115 | Architectural Design and Theory 1 | 4 |
| ARCH A205 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 | 3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - Select 2 units (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A215 | Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 | 4 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - Select 2 units (See Requirements) 1 | 2 | |
| Units | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ARCH A220 | Building Materials and Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A230 | Architectural Design and Theory 3 | 5 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - Select 2 units (See Requirements) 1 | 2 | |
| Units | 11 | |
| Total Units | 40 | |
| 1 | 4 Units of Restricted Electives Required. Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1. |