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  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Architectural Technology",
  "id": "architectural-technology--architectural-design-2-associate-science-degree",
  "name": "Architectural Design 2",
  "award": "Associate in Science Degree",
  "department": "architectural-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/architectural-technology/architectural-design-2-associate-science-degree/",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Complete the Architectural Design 2 Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.\n\n#### Program Outcome\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  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."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements and General Education.\n\n#### Required Prerequisites\n\n#### Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement (19-20 units)"
    },
    {
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      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A105",
          "title": "Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A110",
          "title": "Introduction to Architecture",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A110H",
          "title": "Introduction to Architecture Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A115",
          "title": "Architectural Design and Theory 1",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A155",
          "title": "BIM 1 for Architecture",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A180",
          "title": "Architectural Construction Documents",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A205",
          "title": "Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 2-3 units",
          "units": "2-3"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A101",
          "title": "Introduction to Environmental Sustainability",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A102",
          "title": "Introduction to Environmental Studies",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A104",
          "title": "Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A107",
          "title": "Tiny House Design",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A121",
          "title": "FrameCAD Studio 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A122",
          "title": "FrameCAD Studio 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A141",
          "title": "Introduction to Resouse Management",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A150",
          "title": "CAD 2-D for Architecture 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A142",
          "title": "Environmental Advocacy",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A156",
          "title": "BIM 2 for Architecture",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A160",
          "title": "3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A162",
          "title": "3-D Modeling: Rhino 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A165",
          "title": "Presentation Graphics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A170",
          "title": "Introduction to Design Fabrication",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A171",
          "title": "Design Fabrication 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A172",
          "title": "Design Fabrication 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A201",
          "title": "Design/Build 1 for Architecture",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A201H",
          "title": "Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A210",
          "title": "Environmental Design Field Studies",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A241",
          "title": "FrameCAD Workshop 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A242",
          "title": "FrameCAD Workshop 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A243",
          "title": "FrameCAD Workshop 3",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "19-20"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Elective courses not textbook cost free.\n\n#### Architectural Design 2 Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A185",
          "title": "Environmental Design Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A215",
          "title": "Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A220",
          "title": "Building Materials and Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A230",
          "title": "Architectural Design and Theory 3",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A230H",
          "title": "Architectural Design and Theory 3 Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 4 units",
          "units": "4"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A101",
          "title": "Introduction to Environmental Sustainability",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A102",
          "title": "Introduction to Environmental Studies",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A104",
          "title": "Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A107",
          "title": "Tiny House Design",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A121",
          "title": "FrameCAD Studio 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A122",
          "title": "FrameCAD Studio 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A141",
          "title": "Introduction to Resouse Management",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A142",
          "title": "Environmental Advocacy",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A150",
          "title": "CAD 2-D for Architecture 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A156",
          "title": "BIM 2 for Architecture",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A160",
          "title": "3-D Modeling: SketchUp 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A162",
          "title": "3-D Modeling: Rhino 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A165",
          "title": "Presentation Graphics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A170",
          "title": "Introduction to Design Fabrication",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A171",
          "title": "Design Fabrication 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A172",
          "title": "Design Fabrication 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A201",
          "title": "Design/Build 1 for Architecture",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A201H",
          "title": "Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A202",
          "title": "Design/Build 2 for Architecture",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A202H",
          "title": "Design/Build 2 for Architecture Honors",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A210",
          "title": "Environmental Design Field Studies",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A241",
          "title": "FrameCAD Workshop 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A242",
          "title": "FrameCAD Workshop 2",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH A243",
          "title": "FrameCAD Workshop 3",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units",
          "units": "40 - 41"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "OCC AS General Education",
          "units": "up to 21"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements",
          "units": "varies"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Elective courses not textbook cost free.\n2. Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1\n3. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.\n4. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Sequence\n\n#### Program Sequence\n\nThese sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**\n\n**Year 1**\n\n| Semester 1 | Units |\n| --- | --- |\n| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |\n| ARCH A110or ARCH A110H | Introduction to Architectureor Introduction to Architecture Honors | 2 |\n| ARCH A155 | BIM 1 for Architecture | 2 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n|  | Units | 15-16 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| ARCH A115 | Architectural Design and Theory 1 | 4 |\n| ARCH A180 | Architectural Construction Documents | 4 |\n| ARCH A205 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 2 | 3 |\n| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) | 2 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |\n|  | Units | 16-17 |\n\n**Year 2**\n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement is prerequisite for Architectural Design 2 |  |\n| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |\n| ARCH A215 | Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 | 4 |\n| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 | 2 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |\n|  | Units | 16-17 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| ARCH A220 | Building Materials and Systems | 4 |\n| ARCH A230or ARCH A230H | Architectural Design and Theory 3or Architectural Design and Theory 3 Honors | 5 |\n| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 | 2 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 | 2 |\n|  | Units | 13 |\n|  | Total Units | 60-63 |\n\n1. Math A120 recommended\n2. Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3\n3. Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1\n4. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS"
    }
  ]
}