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Architectural Design 2

Associate in Science Degree Architectural Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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)

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
ARCH A105Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 12
ARCH A110Introduction to Architecture2
orARCH A110HIntroduction to Architecture Honors
ARCH A115Architectural Design and Theory 14
ARCH A155BIM 1 for Architecture2
ARCH A180Architectural Construction Documents4
ARCH A205Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 23
Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 2-3 units2-3
No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award.
ARCH A101Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
ARCH A102Introduction to Environmental Studies
ARCH A104Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing
ARCH A107Tiny House Design
ARCH A121FrameCAD Studio 1
ARCH A122FrameCAD Studio 2
ARCH A141Introduction to Resouse Management
ARCH A150CAD 2-D for Architecture 1
ARCH A142Environmental Advocacy
ARCH A156BIM 2 for Architecture
ARCH A1603-D Modeling: SketchUp 1
ARCH A1623-D Modeling: Rhino 1
ARCH A165Presentation Graphics
ARCH A170Introduction to Design Fabrication
ARCH A171Design Fabrication 1
ARCH A172Design Fabrication 2
ARCH A201Design/Build 1 for Architecture
orARCH A201HDesign/Build 1 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A210Environmental Design Field Studies
ARCH A241FrameCAD Workshop 1
ARCH A242FrameCAD Workshop 2
ARCH A243FrameCAD Workshop 3
Total Units19-20
  1. Elective courses not textbook cost free.

Architectural Design 2 Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
ARCH A185Environmental Design Systems4
ARCH A215Architectural Drawing and Design Theory 24
ARCH A220Building Materials and Systems4
ARCH A230Architectural Design and Theory 35
orARCH A230HArchitectural Design and Theory 3 Honors
Architectural Design Restricted Electives select 4 units4
No course may be applied to more than one Architectural Design award.
ARCH A101Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
ARCH A102Introduction to Environmental Studies
ARCH A104Introduction to FrameCAD Steel Framing
ARCH A107Tiny House Design
ARCH A121FrameCAD Studio 1
ARCH A122FrameCAD Studio 2
ARCH A141Introduction to Resouse Management
ARCH A142Environmental Advocacy
ARCH A150CAD 2-D for Architecture 1
ARCH A156BIM 2 for Architecture
ARCH A1603-D Modeling: SketchUp 1
ARCH A1623-D Modeling: Rhino 1
ARCH A165Presentation Graphics
ARCH A170Introduction to Design Fabrication
ARCH A171Design Fabrication 1
ARCH A172Design Fabrication 2
ARCH A201Design/Build 1 for Architecture
orARCH A201HDesign/Build 1 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A202Design/Build 2 for Architecture
orARCH A202HDesign/Build 2 for Architecture Honors
ARCH A210Environmental Design Field Studies
ARCH A241FrameCAD Workshop 1
ARCH A242FrameCAD Workshop 2
ARCH A243FrameCAD Workshop 3
Total Major Units40 - 41
OCC AS General Educationup to 21
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementsvaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE60
  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
ARCH A110or ARCH A110H Introduction to Architectureor Introduction to Architecture Honors
ARCH A155 BIM 1 for Architecture
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
Semester 2
ARCH A115
ARCH A180
ARCH A205
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements)
OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE

Year 2

Semester 1
Architectural Design 1 Certificate of Achievement is prerequisite for Architectural Design 2
ARCH A185
ARCH A215
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE
Semester 2
ARCH A220
ARCH A230or ARCH A230H
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE 2 UNITS (See Requirements) 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4
  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

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