The Architecture courses are primarily a blend of art and science focuses on complex building design systems and cultural processes in the planning, design, management, and green building and sustainable design for this and future generations. The Associate of Science in Architecture degree (A.S. in Architecture) at 汤头条 is primarily transfer oriented. It prepares students to enter Architecture programs at the university level. The General Architecture Pathway at West Valley cover the following areas of study: building design, graphics, history, practical/technical communication, codes, construction, and structural design. An increasing number of 汤头条 courses leverage computer technology as an educational tool. The Landscape Architecture Pathway courses at 汤头条 cover the following areas of study: landscape history, four seasons of landscape plants, plants composition, and landscape technology. Students of Architecture focused on the Landscape Pathway are capable of solving complex environmental problems and are able to communicate effective solutions. Students, upon successful completion of this degree, are prepared to transfer to a program in Architecture or Architectural Engineering. Career options after completion of a baccalaureate degree include: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Specification Writing, Structural Engineering, and Architectural Graphics.
Major Core Requirements (31 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH043 | Styles in Architecture | 2 units |
| ARCH045 | Architectural Building Codes | 3 units |
| ARCH048 | Digital Tools for Architecture | 2 units |
| ARCH050 | Construction Materials & Methods | 3 units |
| ARCH051 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
| ARCH052 | Architectural Graphics: Color Rendering | 3 units |
| ARCH053 | Introduction to Architectural and Environmental Design | 3 units |
| ARCH056 | Basic Architectural Design | 3 units |
| ARCH061 | Architectural Design I | 3 units |
| ARCH062 | Architectural Design II | 3 units |
| ARCH063 | Architectural Design III | 3 units |
Select an emphasis: General Architecture or Landscape Architecture (7-9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Architecture ARCH046 ARCH047 ARCH049 ARCH057 ARCH058 ARCH060 ARCH066 | History of Architecture History of Modern Architecture Introduction to Rhino Architectural Model Making Introduction to Revit Architecture Green Building & Sustainable Design Advanced Revit Architecture | 3 units 3 units 3 units 1 unit 3 units 3 units 3 units |
| Landscape Architecture ARCH057 ARCH072 ARCH076 ARCH081 ARCH082 ARCH083 | Architectural Model Making History of Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Technology Landscape Plants: Summer & Autumn Landscape Plants: Winter & Spring Plant Composition | 1 unit 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 2 units |
Total Major Units: 38-40 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC or Cal-GETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree should complete the Cal-GETC General Education pattern.
- Total degree units: 60-65