# Architectural Drafting and Design (AS)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Architecture

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/architecture/architectural-drafting-design-as/

**State Control Number:** 37152  
**Program Code:** ADD.VVCGE.AS or ADD.CALGETC.AS  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

This curriculum leads to the Associate of Science Degree for employment in the AEC (Architectural/Engineering/Construction) and Design industries, and Public Works/Utilities. The program includes applications such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drafting), LEED (Leadership in

Energy & Environmental Design), 3D Printing, and traditional drafting methods and standards. This program is not designed to fulfill requirements for transfer to a university in Architecture. For baccalaureate or advanced degrees, see admission and transfer requirements for individual colleges and universities.

### Requirements

To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:

-   60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
-   the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
-   the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
-   2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ARCH 108 | Architectural Presentation | 3.0 |
| ARCH 250 | Introduction to REVIT for Architectural CAD | 3.0 |
| ENGD 101 | Introduction to Drafting | 3.0 |
| ENGD 103 | Blueprint Reading for Construction | 3.0 |
| ENGD 110 | Introduction to 2-D AutoCAD | 3.0 |
| ENGD 210 | Advanced 2-D Autocad | 3.0 |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

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