# ARCHITECTURE: BASIC KNOWLEDGE (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Architecture

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### Description

This Certificate of Achievement provides a focus on the basic knowledge courses of study for students in preparation to enter into majors in Architecture. Emphasis is placed on foundational knowledge in the use of architectural document reading and architectural styles. Coursework involves the interpretation of basic architectural documents and projects accomplished within an industry environment, as is common in entry-level workplace conditions.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Architecture: Basic Knowledge**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 8 |
| ARCH 103 | History of Architecture: Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| ARCH 110 | Construction Document Reading and Estimating | 3 |
| ENGT 105 | Introduction to Visualization, Sketching, & Rendering | 2 |
| **Total** | | **8** |