Architectural Design Concentration (AS Degree S0390)
Technology and Health Division
Degree S0390
This program prepares students to enter the field of architecture and related areas. The student is provided with an option of direct employment into the field or preparation for transfer to a professional school of architecture. The Design Concentration focuses upon studio-based design projects, drawing, and presentation skills. The student will develop a portfolio of work relevant to their concentration.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 101 | Design I - Elements of Design | 4 |
| ARCH 102 | Design II - Architectural Design | 4 |
| ARCH 121 | CADD and Digital Design Media Level I | 4 |
| ARCH 122 | Architectural Presentations | 4 |
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| ARCH 180 | Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control | 3 |
| ARCH 201 | Design III - Environmental Design | 4 |
| ARCH 202 | Design IV - Sustainable Design Advanced Project | 4 |
| ARCH 221 | Architectural Rendering and Illustration | 3 |
| ARCH 222 | Advanced Digital Media, Generative, and Algorithmic Design and Illustration | 3 |
| ARCH 280 | Structural Design Level I | 3 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
ENGL 1C, MATH 150, and PHYS 2AG are typically required for transfer to a professional school of architecture. Verify all requirements with the transfer institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Successfully transfer to a four year university in a related major.
- Be employed or seeking employment in the field or in a related area.
- Present and evaluate the pros and cons of particular architectural design alternative solution.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| ARCH 141 is an advisory course 1 | ||
| (ARCH 101 AND ARCH 121) 8 | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| A/AS MATH | 3 | |
| MATH 150 is typically required for transfer 0 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 142 | Architectural Materials and Specifications | 4 |
| Certificate: Archictectural Design L1 N0466 6 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| (ARCH 102 AND ARCH 122) 8 | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 280 | Structural Design Level I | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| Certificate: Architectural Design Concen. N0467 7 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| (ARCH 201 AND ARCH 221) 8 | ||
| Units | 3.5 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 180 | Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control | 3 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| Certificate: Architectural Design Concent. T0386 6 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| Faculty recommendation: Area C1 Arts: ARCH 250 0 | ||
| (ARCH 202 AND ARCH 222) 7 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Architectural Design Concentration, AS S0390 0 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| PHYS 2AG is typically required for transfer 2 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 35.5 | |
