Digital Fabrication for Architecture
Certificate of Achievement Architectural Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Digital Fabrication specialization certificate prepares students to design, develop, and construct three-dimensional environmental design installations and objects using digital fabrication tools.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Design, develop, and construct three-dimensional environmental design installations and objects using digital fabrication tools.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH A105 | Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A162 | 3-D Modeling: Rhino 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A163 | 3-D Modeling: Rhino 2 | 2 |
| ARCH A171 | Design Fabrication 1 | 2 |
| ARCH A172 | Design Fabrication 2 | 2 |
| ARCH A201 | Design/Build 1 for Architecture | 2 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
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 A162 | 3-D Modeling: Rhino 1 |
| ARCH A171 | Design Fabrication 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ARCH A163 |
| ARCH A172 |
| ARCH A201 |