ARCHT - Architecture Program, A.S.

Program Title

Architecture Program, A.S.

Program Code

ARCHT

Program Description

This degree program is for students wishing to transfer to Bachelor of Architecture schools at accredited colleges or universities. The program provides the equivalent number and type of courses generally required in the first two years of study within a five-year curriculum. Completion of a five-year curriculum is a requirement for licensing as a professional architect. An architectural education embodies the study of both art and engineering disciplines. The program's goal is to develop creative and analytical skills in both of these areas.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

-Analyze how the history of architecture influences current design.
-Discuss what non-design factors influence building design.
-Explain the technical requirements of building and construction.
-Demonstrate the ability to organize a building program into building space from functional and aesthetic perspectives.
-Develop three-dimensional utilization abilities through abstract design exercises.
-Demonstrate architectural presentation techniques in both manual and digital formats.

Requirements

General Education: 30 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below. (Students should consult their Counselor and the Architecture faculty prior to the selection of these courses.)

Communications Credits: 6
- course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
- course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
- Recommended
  - course - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3
Mathematics/Sciences/Technological Competency Credits: 9 (minimum) * (Lab Science required)
- Recommended
  - course - College Algebra & Trigonometry Credits: 4
  - course - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credits: 4
  - course - General Physics (Non-Calculus) or course Credits: 4
  - course - General Physics II (Non-Calculus) or course Credits: 4
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3
Any General Education Credits: 6
- Recommended
  - course - Public Speaking Credits: 3

General Education Notes

*Student should consult their Advisor and transfer institution requirements to select courses.

Career Studies: 38 Credits as Follows:

course - People and Their Environment Credits: 3
course- Introduction to Design I Credits: 5
course - Introduction to Design II Credits: 5
course - Architectural Construction I Credits: 3
course - Architectural Construction II Credits: 3
course - History of Architecture: Pre-Historic to Gothic Credits: 3
course - History of Architecture: Renaissance Through the 19th Century Credits: 3
course - History of Architecture: Industrial Revolution to Modernism Credits: 3
course - Architectural Studio I Credits: 5
course - Architectural Studio II Credits: 5 (t)

Suggested Electives (beyond degree requirements):

course - Calculus I Credits: 4
course - Calculus II Credits: 4
course - Drawing I Credits: 3
course - Production & Storyboarding: Photoshop Credits: 3

Total Credits Required For Degree: 68

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

course - People and Their Environment Credits: 3
course- Introduction to Design I Credits: 5
course - Architectural Construction I Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - College Algebra & Trigonometry Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 18

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - Introduction to Design II Credits: 5
course - Architectural Construction II Credits: 3
course - History of Architecture: Pre-Historic to Gothic Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
course - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 18

Semester 3: Fall Term

course - History of Architecture: Renaissance Through the 19th Century Credits: 3
course - Architectural Studio I Credits: 5
course - Public Speaking or Social Sciences Credits: 3
Physics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 15

Semester 4: Spring Term

course - History of Architecture: Industrial Revolution to Modernism Credits: 3
course - Architectural Studio II Credits: 5
Physics Credits: 4
Social Sciences or Humanities Credits: 3 (1)
course - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3

Total Credits: 18

Sequence Notes:

*MATH151 may be required if prerequisites for MATH152 are not satisfied.

(1) One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.