Architecture Technician Associate of Science

The Architecture Program has two main focuses: transfer to university Architecture programs and preparation for direct employment in architecture or a related design office.  The program emphasizes the need for the student to achieve a level of critical thinking, communication and information and technological literacy skills. These skills are required in the workforce and in preparing for transfer to colleges and universities. Because employment in the architectural profession has become increasingly selective, often requiring a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Architecture or a Bachelors of Architecture for entry-level positions, the Mesa College program is focused primarily on transferring qualified students to university programs offering those degrees.  Students planning to transfer to a school of architecture should consult with architectural counselors to select acceptable transfer courses.

Understanding the architect’s important role in protecting the environment is paramount.  The integration of sustainable design principles within a project’s overall solution continues to be a natural extension of the holistic, collaborative design approach which is the foundation of Mesa College’s architecture curriculum.

The program is designed for students wishing to transfer to university programs in architecture leading to B.A. Arch, B. Arch and M. Arch. degrees and for students seeking employment in professional design offices.

Students who complete the Architecture Program will be able to:

Critical Thinking

• Think independently, creatively, logically and critically in a problem/project based curriculum that requires applying complex problem-solving methods.

• Resolve programmatic, spatial, social, political, engineering and sustainable design issues while developing rational, personal, creative and individual problem and design solutions.

Communication

• Write about, speak about, and/or graphically articulate solutions to design problems and the processes of arriving at these solutions to faculty, visiting critics, and fellow students.

• Respond appropriately in a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, a combination of written assignments and analysis, programmatic issues, design projects, non-digital and digital assignments, written tests and quizzes.

Professional &Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Develop a greater sense of self-awareness.

• Develop cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills while participating in team projects, roleplaying, and workplace scenarios.

Global Consciousness

• Demonstrate knowledge of global issues and an awareness of global, national and local concerns from multiple perspectives.

• Develop an awareness, respect and appreciation for the diversity of individuals through the evaluation and integration of programmatic issues, design issues, historical issues, and political, cultural and social perspectives that are international in scope, including issues of diversity, equity, sustainability and environmental sensitivity.

Information & Technological Literacy

• Gather, analyze, evaluate and disseminate information using multiple means of expression including, but not limited to written assignments and analysis, design projects, non-digital and digital assignments and presentation techniques.

• Demonstrate an awareness of current technology through the use of state-of-the-art equipment and software including, but not limited to, computers, scanners, plotters, printers, copiers, digital projectors, laser engravers and 3D model making technologies including current editions of software utilized in the profession.

20-25

Students seeking licensure as architects can transfer to university programs in architecture and/or seek employment in architecture offices.

This program modification adds a newly developed course ARCH 113 - Rhino for Architecture, adds BLDC 055 and 070, and removed ARCH 115.  There is an overall increase in units from 23 to 30.