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Architectural Design 2, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CT_ARDD

Control Number: 22370

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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

  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.

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 A105Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 12
ARCH A110Introduction to Architecture2
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 units2
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 Units19

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
Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 4 units 24
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 Units21
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.

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
 Units6
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
 Units13
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
 Units10
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
 Units11
 Total Units40