# Architectural Design 2 (Associate in Science Degree)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Architectural Technology

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/architectural-technology/architectural-design-2-associate-science-degree/

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.

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  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.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

#### Required Prerequisites

#### Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement (19-20 units)

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A110 | Introduction to Architecture | 2 |
| or ARCH 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 |  |
| or ↳ ARCH 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** |

1. Elective courses not textbook cost free.

#### Architectural Design 2 Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A215 | Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 | 4 |
| ARCH A220 | Building Materials and Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A230 | Architectural Design and Theory 3 | 5 |
| or ARCH A230H | Architectural Design and Theory 3 Honors |  |
| **Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 4 units** | | 4 |
| **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 A142 | Environmental Advocacy |  |
| ↳ ARCH A150 | CAD 2-D for Architecture 1 |  |
| ↳ 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 |  |
| or ↳ ARCH A201H | Design/Build 1 for Architecture Honors |  |
| ↳ ARCH A202 | Design/Build 2 for Architecture |  |
| or ↳ ARCH A202H | Design/Build 2 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 Major Units** | | 40 - 41 |
| **OCC AS General Education** | | up to 21 |
| **Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements** | | varies |
| **Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE** | | 60 |

1. Elective courses not textbook cost free.
2. Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1
3. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
4. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These 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.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A110or ARCH A110H | Introduction to Architectureor Introduction to Architecture Honors | 2 |
| ARCH A155 | BIM 1 for Architecture | 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 15-16 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ARCH A115 | Architectural Design and Theory 1 | 4 |
| ARCH A180 | Architectural Construction Documents | 4 |
| ARCH A205 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 2 2 | 3 |
| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) | 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 16-17 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement is prerequisite for Architectural Design 2 |  |
| ARCH A185 | Environmental Design Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A215 | Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 2 | 4 |
| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 | 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 16-17 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ARCH A220 | Building Materials and Systems | 4 |
| ARCH A230or ARCH A230H | Architectural Design and Theory 3or Architectural Design and Theory 3 Honors | 5 |
| ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3 | 2 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 | 2 |
|  | Units | 13 |
|  | Total Units | 60-63 |

1. Math A120 recommended
2. Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3
3. Must be different than the elective chosen from Level 1
4. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS