{
  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Architectural Design",
  "id": "architectural-design--architectural-design-concentration-degree",
  "name": "Architectural Design Concentration",
  "award": "AS Degree",
  "department": "architectural-design",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/architectural-design-concentration/architectural-design-concentration-degree/",
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      "markdown": "**Technology and Health Division  \nArchitecture, IDE & Manufacturing Department**  \nThis program prepares students to enter the field of architecture and related areas. The student is provided with an option of direct employment into the field or preparation for transfer to a professional school of architecture. The Design Concentration focuses upon studio-based design projects, drawing, and presentation skills. The student will develop a portfolio of work relevant to their concentration.\n\nThis degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:\n\n#### Required Courses"
    },
    {
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 101",
          "title": "Design I - Elements of Design",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 102",
          "title": "Design II - Architectural Design",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 121",
          "title": "CADD and Digital Design Media Level I",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 122",
          "title": "Architectural Presentations",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 142",
          "title": "Architectural Materials and Specifications",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 180",
          "title": "Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 201",
          "title": "Design III - Environmental Design",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 202",
          "title": "Design IV - Sustainable Design Advanced Project",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 221",
          "title": "Architectural Rendering and Illustration",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 222",
          "title": "Advanced Digital Media, Generative, and Algorithmic Design and Illustration",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 280",
          "title": "Structural Design Level I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "40"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "ENGL C1001, MATH 150, and PHYS 2AG are typically required for transfer to a professional school of architecture. Verify all requirements with the transfer institution.\n\nArchitecture Website"
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_\n\n-   Successfully transfer to a four year university in a related major.\n-   Be employed or seeking employment in  the field or in a related area.\n-   Present and evaluate the pros and cons of particular architectural design alternative solution.\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
    }
  ]
}