# Architecture (Certificate of Achievement)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Architecture

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3524

**Design and Applied Technology Division**

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/

The El Camino College's Architecture Program prepares students for either transfer to a university or to enter the workforce upon degree or certificate completion. By earning the degree or certificate, the student has demonstrated various proficiencies including hand-drawn and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), design application, sustainable practices, construction methods, three-dimensional drawing, and model-making. Students have the option of pursing one of three paths that can result in an Associate in Science Degree (two options) or a Certificate of Achievement. Students earning either a degree or the certificate may expect to enter the industry as an entry-level draftsperson in the architecture (or related) field or transfer to an accredited university architecture program.

At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Certificate of Achievement must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/architecture.php

### Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. At least 50 percent of the requirements for the certificate must be completed at El Camino College.

### Required Core: 30 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCH 100 | An Orientation to Architecture | 1 |
| ARCH 107 | World Architecture: Pre-History to 1500 | 3 |
| ARCH 108 | World Architecture: 1500 - Present | 3 |
| ARCH 251 | Construction Documentation I | 3 |
| ARCH 170 | Graphic Communications I - Orthographic Drawings | 3 |
| ARCH 171 | Graphic Communications II: 3D Drawings | 3 |
| ARCH 149 | Studio 1 - Design Fundamentals and Principles | 3 |
| ARCH 199 | Studio 2 - Concept Development & Application | 4 |
| ARCH 299 | Studio 4 - Design/Build & Technology | 4 |

### 6 units from:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCH 119 | CAD Drawing and Modeling | 3 |
| ARCH 121 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) I | 3 |
| ARCH 125 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) II | 3 |
| ARCH 252 | Construction Documentation II | 3 |
| ARCH 258 | Structures Analysis - Timber | 3 |
| ARCH 174 | Portfolio Design & Visual Narration | 2 |
| ARCH 172 | Architectural Color Rendering Techniques | 3 |

**Total Units: 36**