Architectural Technology
19 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
ARCH 101 Design I - Elements of Design
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- ARCH 121
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Design and design process including conceptualization, visualization, form making, presentation, expression, and site analysis of physical, contextual, and cultural aspects of design and the urban environment. Portfolio will be produced. Field trips are required.
ARCH 102 Design II - Architectural Design
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- ARCH 122
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 and ARCH 121 and ARCH 141
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Second level architectural design studio with a focus on site analysis, design conceptualization, form making, program development and presentation. Emphasis is on critical thinking and problem solving integrated with the artistic design process. Investigations will stress symbolic expression, aesthetics, craftsmanship, technical skills, vocabulary and physical object making through the design of multi-family residential, institutional and cultural buildings. Field trips are required.
ARCH 121 CADD and Digital Design Media Level I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- ARCH 101
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) Level 1 and computer applications in architecture, engineering, and related fields including spreadsheet, drawing, and presentation application. Field trips required.
ARCH 122 Architectural Presentations
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- ARCH 102
- Advisory
- ARCH 101 and ARCH 121 and ARCH 141
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Analysis and preparation of architectural presentation projects, including schematic and final design, architectural models, oral presentation techniques, board layouts using hand-drawn and computer-aided techniques, and development of project portfolio. Field trips required.
ARCH 141 Design Drawing and Communication
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Architectural drawing techniques including graphic standards, scales, orthographic, paraline, and perspective projections. Field trips required.
ARCH 142 Architectural Materials and Specifications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Building materials and specifications used in architecture and construction. Includes a lab component of common building material applications. Field trips required.
ARCH 145 Building and Zoning Codes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Advisory
- ARCH 141
- Transfers to
- CSU
Building and zoning codes, including code requirements related to architectural design and construction documentation. Process of obtaining design approvals and building permits from proper authorities having jurisdiction. Field trips may be required.
ARCH 146 Architectural Shop Drawings and Digital Fabrications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Advisory
- ARCH 121 or ARCH 141
- Transfers to
- CSU
Exploration of digital modeling and the creation of fabrication shop drawings for integration into digital fabrication and prototyping processes. Students will gain hands-on experience with 3-dimensional (3D) digital modeling, documentation, and fabrication techniques, including laser cutting, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining, 3D printing, form casting, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, and related tools and machinery. Field trips required.
ARCH 147 Architectural Building Information Model (BIM)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Advisory
- ARCH 141
- Transfers to
- CSU
Building Information Modeling (BIM) for entry-level architectural building design. A portfolio of architectural BIM models, 2-D views, and schedules will be created. Field trips are required.
ARCH 180 Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Transfers to
- CSU
Simplified and contextualized science concepts focused on sustainable design and environmental control. Applicable elements from several disciplines will be brought together and investigated in a non-mathematical and experiential format. Topics such as human thermal comfort, thermal energy, solar geometry, insolation, and energy conservation will be examined in the context of the built environment.
ARCH 201 Design III - Environmental Design
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- ARCH 221
- Advisory
- ARCH 102
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Theory and principles of environmental design as applied to architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and civil engineering. Portfolio will be produced. Field trips required.
ARCH 202 Design IV - Sustainable Design Advanced Project
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 54, Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- ARCH 222
- Advisory
- ARCH 201
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fourth level architectural design studio focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation. Emphasis is on critical thinking and problem solving involving material selection, envelope design, advanced space planning, and the development of designs from complex building programs. Investigations will stress logical organization, craftsmanship, technical skills, vocabulary, and physical object making through the design complex building types. Field trips are required.
ARCH 221 Architectural Rendering and Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Corequisite
- ARCH 201
- Advisory
- ARCH 122
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Architectural and interior illustration including perspective drawing, sketching, shades and shadows, entourage, and color application utilizing various media including digital rendering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for the exploration of ideation and presentation. Development of project portfolio. Field trips required.
ARCH 222 Advanced Digital Media, Generative, and Algorithmic Design and Illustration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Corequisite
- ARCH 202
- Transfers to
- CSU
Architectural computational and algorithmic design employing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools, including parametric modeling software. Course focuses on computational design, visual interface coding, and the development of digital models from numerical definitions. Development of interior and exterior 3-D models considering environmental factors. Employ various software including Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to compose presentations. Development of project portfolio. Field trips required.
ARCH 247 Architectural BIM Working Drawings
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 27, Lab: 81
- Advisory
- ARCH 147
Building Information Modeling (BIM) for intermediate-level architectural building design. BIM is applied to design development, construction documentation, coordination, and detailing. Students produce a portfolio of architectural BIM models, 2D views, and schedules. Field trips are required.
ARCH 250 World Architecture: Prehistory to the Middle Ages
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of world architecture from pre-history to the Middle Ages. Influence of geography, religion, and socio-economic background on architecture from ancient Egypt, Europe through the Middle Ages, and classic civilizations of Asia and the Americas. Field trips required.
ARCH 251 World Architecture: Renaissance Through the Contemporary Era
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 45, Lab: 27
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of world architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Influence of environment, religion, and socio-economic movements on modern architecture. Field trips required.
ARCH 280 Structural Design Level I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU
Theories of structural design and the relationship of structure to form, function, and economics. Analysis of structural systems including statics, strength of materials, and structural properties as well as the demonstration of forces and stresses.
ARCH 290 Architectural Work Experience
- Units
- 1-2
- Prerequisite
- Instructor approval and Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog
Provide work experience in architecture at an approved work site related to classroom instruction. A minimum of 54 clock hours per semester of supervised work is required for each unit of credit. Field trips are required