College of the Canyons 2-1/4 Year Roadmap - A.S. Degree - Architectural Drafting

Oct 6, 2026

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College of the Canyons 2-1/4 year roadmap for the A.S. Degree in Architectural Drafting outlines term-by-term course requirements across Semesters 0 (Summer) through Semester 4 (Spring). It lists architectural drafting, CAD and BIM instruction, design studios, and architectural history sequences, alongside recommended general education options such as math, English, physics, COMS, and other electives. The plan totals units per term and includes advising and portfolio preparation guidance, marked as an unofficial document pending catalog regulations and policies.

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Semester 0 - Summer

Semester 1 - Fall

Winter Intersession

Semester 2 - Spring

Summer Intersession

Semester 3 - Fall

Winter Intersession

Semester 4 - Spring

Advising and Notes

College of the Canyons 2-1/4 Year Roadmap A.S. Degree – ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING Semester 0-Summer | Course | Units | | --- | --- | | ARCHT 100 Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields | 1 | | ARCHT 110 Architectural Drafting | 3 | | ARCHT 160 2-D CAD for Architecture and Interior Design | 3 | | Total Units | 7 | Semester 1-Fall | Course | Units | | --- | --- | | ARCHT 114 Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity – Middle Ages | 3 | | ARCHT 120 Design I -Elements of Architectural Design | 3 | | ARCHT 140 Materials and Methods of Construction | 3 | | ARCHT 260 3-D CAD Modeling | 3 | | ID 104 Rapid Visualization and Illustration | 3 | | Total Units | 15 | Winter Intersession | General Education (recommended: MATH 102) | 3 | | --- | --- | Semester 2-Spring | ARCHT 115 Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival – Post Modern | 3 | | --- | --- | | ARCHT 190 Design II – Space Planning | 3 | | ARCHT 200A Sustainable Development and Environmental Design | 3 | | ARCHT 200B Design III – Environmental Design Lab | 3 | | General Education (recommended: ENGLISH 103) | 3 | | Total Units | 15 | Summer Intersession | General Education (recommended: PHYSIC 110) | 4 | | --- | --- | Semester 3-Fall | ARCHT 270 Intro to Building Information Modeling (BIM – Revit) | 3 | | --- | --- | | ARCHT 280 Design IV – Advanced Design | 3 | | General Education (recommended: COMS 225) | 3 | | General Education (recommended: HIST 111) | 3 | | Total Units | 12 | Winter Intersession | ARCHT 240 Architectural Design Portfolio | 3 | | --- | --- | Semester 4-Spring | ARCHT 180 Codes and Zoning Regulations | 3 | | --- | --- | | ARCHT 220 Advanced 2-D CAD or ARCHT 290 Advanced BIM | 3 | | General Education (recommended: KPEA 107 and DANCE 107 or DANCE 180) | 2 | | General Education (recommended: HIST 112) | 3 | | General Education (recommended: ANTH 103) | 3 | | Total Units | 14 | For alternate class selection recommendations or to discuss academic & career goal planning, please schedule an advising appointment with the Department Chair ( [Jason.Oliver@canyons.edu](Jason.Oliver@canyons.edu) ) Unofficial document – Please refer to the COC Catalog for specific degree regulations and policies

FAQs

What courses are required in Semester 0 (Summer)?

Semester 0 includes ARCHT 100, ARCHT 110, and ARCHT 160, totaling 7 units.

Which topics and tools are emphasized in the middle semesters?

The roadmap progressively covers architectural history, design fundamentals, space planning, sustainable environmental design, 3-D CAD modeling, and BIM/Revit through ARCHT courses.

Where can students verify official degree regulations and policies?

The document states it is unofficial and advises referring to the College of the Canyons (COC) Catalog for specific degree regulations and policies.

Oct 6, 2026

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