Catalog Description and Program Outcomes: This field of concentration is designed to provide foundational knowledge of the practice of architecture with the option of maximizing the number of lower division transfer units. This Associate Degree will prepare students for a design-related career, and appropriate course selection will facilitate transfer to a professional degree program.
OUTCOMES:
■ Analyze program transfer requirements to prepare for successful transfer to a university level architectural and/or other environmental design degree program.
■ Acquire the professional attitude and desire for life-long learning and stay current with advanced technologies.
■ Possess the necessary technical knowledge and communication skills to identify, articulate and solve problems pertaining to the built environment and perform tasks required within the architecture and/or environmental design professions
Long Beach City College expects to award 25-30 A.S. in Architectural Design each year.
The Architectural Design program at Long Beach City College creates an educational environment where students can achieve their individual goals by providing the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully transfer to a bachelor program in Architecture or a related field. The program provides students with instruction in the latest technologies, industry standards, and significant industry trends
Existing Program
Remove ARCHT 66, Remove ARCHT 81, Remove ARCHT 92 and add DSGN 20: Space Planning. Total major units move from 44 to 37 overall, resulting in a streamlined program.
Required Courses | Units | Recommended Sequence |
---|---|---|
ARCHT 61 – Architectural Design Studio I | 4 | 1st Year, Fall |
ARCHT 20 - Visual Literacy and Civilization | 3 | 1st Year, Fall, Humanities and arts |
ARCHT 21 - Design Methods and Theories | 3 | 1st Year, Fall |
MATH 40 - Trigonometry | 3 | 1st Year, Fall, Major; Mathematics Graduation Proficiency |
ENGL 3 - Argumentative and Critical Writing | 4 | 1st Year, Fall, English Graduation Requirement |
1st Year, Fall Total | 17 | |
ARCHT 62 – Architectural Design Studio II | 4 | 1st Year, Spring |
ARCHT 80 – Arch. History, Ancient to Medieval | 3 | 1st Year, Spring |
PHYS 2A - General Physics | 4.5 | 1st Year, Spring, Major; Natural Sciences |
ARCHT 91 - Environmental Controls Systems | 3 | 1st Year, Spring |
DSGN 20 – Space Planning | 3 | 1st Year, Spring |
1st Year, Spring Total | 17.5 | |
ARCHT 65 – Architectural Design Studio III | 4 | 2nd Year, Fall |
ARCHT 255 - Visualization and Communication | 3 | 2nd Year, Fall |
2nd Year, Fall Total | 7 | |
ARCHT 71 – Design/Build Studio | 4 | 2nd Year, Spring |
ARCHT 93 - Structures 1 | 3 | 2nd Year, Spring |
COMM 60 - Elements of Argumentation and Debate | 3 | 2nd Year, Spring, Major; GE Communication and Analytical Thinking |
2nd Year, Spring Total | 10 | |
See Plan A | 3 | Health education |
See Plan A | 1 | Physical fitness |
See Plan A | 2-4 | Technology requirement |
See Plan A | 3 | Social Science |
Total Award Units: | 60.5-62.5 |
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