Architecture - ARCH
12 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARCH B1 Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Familiarization with the professional fields of architecture, landscape architecture, structural engineering construction and city/regional planning. Introduction to schools of architecture programs as they relate to individual aptitudes and the design process. Guest speakers. Note: Satisfies 0.5 unit counseling requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.
ARCH B6 Materials of Construction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Use of application of construction processes and materials. Field trips may be required.
ARCH B11 Design and Perspective Drawing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Basic techniques used in graphic communications for the environmental design fields including orthographic projection, pictorials, perspectives, shades and shadows. Exercises to develop basic skills and speed in the representation of ideas.
ARCH B12 Design Drawing and Color
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ARCH B11 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Drawing as a communication tool in the environmental design fields with further development of freehand and digital drawing with the addition color application. Demonstrates the link between graphics, design process and communications. Field trips may be required.
ARCH B16 Digital Tools for Graphics Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the use of digital tools in architectural design and visual communication in the areas of 3D modeling, image editing, 2D graphics and page layout.
ARCH B21 Architectural Design Fundamentals I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ARCH B1 or equivalent with a grade C or better. AND Successful completion of ARCH B11 or equivalent with a grade C or better. AND Successful completion of ARCH B12 or equivalent with a grade C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Theories, principles, methods and means pertaining to the creation of two-and three-dimensional visual organizations to communicate intended concepts and meanings. Field trips may be required.
ARCH B22 Architectural Design Fundamentals II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ARCH B21 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continuation of the content and issues introduced in ARCH B21 plus the theories, principles, methods and means pertaining to the creation of architectural forms, space and organizations and incorporation of function and light as issues that shape the built environment and support the communication of intended concepts and meanings. Field trips may be required.
ARCH B30 Residential Building Information Modeling
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ARCH B6 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the application of computers in architecture with the use of Building Information Modeling, including operating systems, applications and graphic systems as they relate to construction documents and design technology. Residential wood construction methods and processes including the understanding of construction documents are covered.
ARCH B33 Architectural Computer Practice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- ARCH B30 (Residential Building Information Modeling): Successful completion of ARCH B6 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
This course uses computer applications as a communication instrument in the design development and construction document phases of a light commercial project. Theory and application of laws and codes as they affect such buildings are studied. Fields trips may be required.
ARCH B48WE Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 activity hours
College credit for architecture-related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.
ARCH B55 Residential Building Codes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Study of the uniform building codes, local codes and related ordinances. Fundamental structural concepts involved in code work, code interpretation and enforcement. Field trips may be required.
ARCH B56 Commercial Codes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
Study of the uniform building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes as they relate to Commercial Construction. A companion course to ARCH B55 offering a greater in-depth study of the various codes which make up the Code of Building Regulations. Field trips may be required.