Architectural Drafting and Design

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.

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