Associate in Science, Architectural Design

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

The Architecture program is within the Trades department, which works collaboratively with its allied programs such as Metal Fabrication, Construction, and Electrical, not to mention other closely associated programs like Studio Art and Engineering.

Many schools offer ‘drafting’ programs, which we are moving away from. Three regional community colleges offer the thorough overview proposed here: Pasadena City College, El Camino and West LA Community College. By aligning our program away from drafting we will attract more students in the area away from some of the competing drafting programs.

100-300