ARCHITECTURE/RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
Certificate of Achievement Architecture · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate of achievement provides a focused course of study for students in preparation for careers as licensed architects or designers, with a focus on single-family homes or duplexes. Emphasis is placed on drafting basics including linework, dimensioning, and symbology in the context of appropriate industry standards, and with the use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Course instruction regarding the requirements of current building codes and how they affect residential design is an integral component to the certificate.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Residential Architecture Design, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 15 | |
| ARCH 101 | Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics | 3 |
| orCIV 101 | Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics | 3 |
| orENGT 101 | Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics | 3 |
| ARCH 115 | Introduction to Residential Architecture: Drawing and Design | 4 |
| ARCH 125 | Residential Architecture: Design & Construction | 4 |
| ENGT 150 | AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications | 4 |
| orENGT 170 | MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications | 4 |
| Choose a minimum of 1 unit from the following: | 1-4 | |
| ARCH 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Architecture-Related Fields | 1-4 |
| ARCH 299 | Directed Study in Architecture Design & Drawing | 1-3 |
| ENGT 105 | Introduction to Visualization, Sketching, & Rendering | 2 |
| Total | 16-19 | |