ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings or, more accurately and broadly, the built environment, which can range from a house addition to a plan for a city. Behind that simple definition, however, lies an enormously diverse profession with many career paths and a variety of roles to play. Additionally, there are many paraprofessional jobs within firms or in related fields, offering many other options to those not pursuing a professional university degree.

The architecture program at Cuesta College prepares individuals for challenging careers in the architectural profession and its related design and technical fields. The program offers its students a strong foundation for transferring to upper-division studies in baccalaureate professional degree programs or entering directly into the workforce.

Cuesta’s architecture program is an affiliate member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA).

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Apply fundamental principles of architectural design theory and practice
2. Advance/articulate completed course work towards university transfer into 4- or 5-year Architecture programs or related majors
3. Apply the principles of design communication as they apply to architectural project delivery.