Architectural Design 1
Certificate of Achievement Architectural Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Architectural Technology Program offers courses in design, building materials, construction documents, design visualization and graphics, computer-assisted design, building information modeling and fabrication. Our comprehensive program provides students with the discipline and critical thinking skills necessary to transfer to a broad range of universities and the training and technical skills to gain employment with the many and varied firms in Southern California that hire our graduates. Former California Architects Board President, Christine Lampert, AIA, rates our program as one of the top community college programs in the state. OCC’s Architecture program has a long history of successful graduates and our current students continue to excel as indicated by winning design awards, high transfer rates, and becoming valued members of the professional community.
This certificate may be completed with no required textbook costs. All required courses will have at least one section each semester that has either an online textbook provided to you free of charge or no required textbook. Most of the restricted electives are also textbook cost free. You may be required to purchase other course supplies for these classes. You may also choose to purchase a print copy of any of these texts if you wish.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- The 1st year Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Design 1 prepares students for an entry-level professional position at an architectural or related design office.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A110 | Introduction to Architecture | 2 |
| orARCH A110H | Introduction to Architecture Honors | |
| 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 2-3 units | 2-3 | |
| No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award. | ||
| ARCH A101 | Introduction to Environmental Sustainability | |
| ARCH A102 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | |
| ARCH A104 | Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing | |
| ARCH A107 | Tiny House Design | |
| ARCH A121 | FrameCAD Studio 1 | |
| ARCH A122 | FrameCAD Studio 2 | |
| ARCH A141 | Introduction to Resouse Management | |
| ARCH A150 | CAD 2-D for Architecture 1 | |
| ARCH A142 | Environmental Advocacy | |
| ARCH A156 | BIM 2 for Architecture | |
| ARCH A160 | 3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1 | |
| ARCH A162 | 3-D Modeling: Rhino 1 | |
| ARCH A165 | Presentation Graphics | |
| ARCH A170 | Introduction to Design Fabrication | |
| ARCH A171 | Design Fabrication 1 | |
| ARCH A172 | Design Fabrication 2 | |
| ARCH A201 | Design/Build 1 for Architecture | |
| orARCH A201H | Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors | |
| ARCH A210 | Environmental Design Field Studies | |
| ARCH A241 | FrameCAD Workshop 1 | |
| ARCH A242 | FrameCAD Workshop 2 | |
| ARCH A243 | FrameCAD Workshop 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
- Elective courses not textbook cost free.
Program Sequence
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 |
| ARCH A110 | Introduction to Architecture |
| ARCH A155 | BIM 1 for Architecture |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ARCH A115 |
| ARCH A180 |
| ARCH A205 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE TWO -THREE UNITS (See Requirements) |