Architectural Technology (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/architecture/default.htm
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
This program emphasizes the technical aspects of the architectural profession while including its artistic components. Students are provided with an in-depth knowledge of the career and technical skills required to succeed in the profession and to potentially continue their studies at a professional school of architecture.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students describe the role and purpose of building codes and other legal requirements that protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
- Students design, develop, virtually construct and administrate multi-disciplinary projects using BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology.
- Students demonstrate the ability to produce competent construction documents for building projects utilizing manual and digital drafting techniques.
- Students explain the fundamentals of sustainable environmental design practices.
- Students explain the requirements to transfer to a university professional program in Architecture or related Environmental Design field.
- Students identify the historical and contemporary role of architects in the development of the built environment.
- Students utilize the creative design process to graphically/verbally communicate design ideas and concepts.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARCH 110 | Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design | 3.0 |
| or ARCH 114 | Green Architecture and LEED | |
| ARCH 111 | Architectural Drafting and Design I | 3.0 |
| ARCH 112 | History of Architecture | 3.0 |
| ARCH 113 | Building Codes | 4.0 |
| ARCH 121 | Architectural Drafting and Design II | 3.0 |
| ARCH 123 | Introduction to 2D Computer Aided Drafting | 4.0 |
| ARCH 212 | Architectural Design Theory I | 3.0 |
| ARCH 213 | Introduction to 3-D Computer Aided Drafting | 4.0 |
| ARCH 221 | AutoCAD Architecture | 4.0 |
| or ARCH 223 | Revit Architecture | |
| ART 110 | Freehand Drawing | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 34 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the required major courses, the Cerritos College Associate of Arts General Education requirements, and electives as needed. Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and earn a grade of “C” or higher in major/emphasis courses.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 101 | Introduction to Civil Engineering and Architecture | 4.0 |
| BA 100 | Fundamentals of Business | 3.0 |
| PSYC 101 | General Introductory Psychology | 3.0 |
| RE 101 | Real Estate Principles | 3.0 |