This degree or certificate prepares students to enter employment as an architectural
drafter and designer in the building construction field, permit technician, and interior
designer. Students will receive training in traditional and computer aided drafting,
residential and commercial building design, interior design, building codes, and print
reading.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate techniques to accomplish
drawings utilizing different computer aided design (CAD) software; develop a portfolio
of their work (this portfolio will show the students best work from different classes
within the department, discuss building construction techniques, principles, and building
code); demonstrate skills in the production of working drawings of residential and
commercial structures; and discuss how design/drawing techniques, application of the
International Building Code (IBC), building construction techniques, and other standards
affect the design of their structure.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ARCH 101 |
Drafting and Basic Design |
3 |
| ARCH 102 |
Architectural Drafting and Design |
3 |
| ARCH 103 |
Descriptive Geometry |
3 |
| ARCH 105 |
Perspective Graphics with Introduction to Sketchup and Rhinoceros |
3 |
| ARCH 106 |
Building Codes |
3 |
| ARCH 120 |
Residential Architectural Design I |
3 |
| ARCH 125 |
Residential Architectural Design II |
3 |
| ARCH 130 |
Commercial Architectural Design I |
3 |
| ARCH 135 |
Commercial Architectural Design II |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
Introduction to Autodesk Revit Architecture |
3 |
ARCH 141
or
ARCH 229
or
ARCH 251 |
Interior Design
or
Introduction to 3D Visualization for Architecture & Interior Design
or
Advanced Revit Architecture
|
3
or
3
or
3
|
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
33 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
