Architectural Design
Certificate of Achievement Design · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate program gives students a working knowledge of the practices and technical aspects of architectural design and drawing. Students complete the required core courses and choose two elective courses that relates to their own career objective. Completion of this certificate provides students with a foundation in architectural design, construction materials, computer-aided drafting, and building-information modeling, and it enables students to qualify for entry-level positions in detailing, revisions, design update, and general office practice.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to design and create graphical representations of the built environment based on industry standards.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| DESN 100 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| DESN 101 | Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 4 |
| DESN 102 | Architectural Drawing | 3 |
| DESN 103 | Architectural Communications | 3 |
| DESN 105 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| DESN 200 | Architectural Design I | 3 |
| DESN 201 | Advanced AutoCAD Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 3 |
| DESN 207 | Revit Building Information Modeling | 3 |
| DESN 290 | Portfolio and Presentation | 1 |
| orDESN 292 | Internship Studies | |
| orDESN 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education | |
| Select at least 6 elective units from the following: | 6 | |
| BUS 133 | Project Management | |
| DESN 107 | History of Western Architecture-A Sustainable Perspective | |
| DESN 108 | World Architecture | |
| DESN 204 | Modeling, Prototyping, and Manufacturing | |
| HORT 127 | Landscape Design | |
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | |
| Total Units | 32 | |