Architecture, Associate in Applied Science
Total Program Credits: 60-64
Architects are involved in all aspects of building design, including appearance, economy, function, structure, environmental planning, sustainability and responding to the needs of building occupants. Architects design, prepare drawings, build models, analyze costs, specify building materials, and administer construction contracts. Architecture as a profession is a business, a science, and an art. The goal of the Architecture curriculum is to help students develop the critical thinking, technical and visual and verbal communication skills needed to be successful in this industry. Sustainability and real-world professional practices are covered throughout the curriculum, and it is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to transfer to a four-year college or university or obtain an entry-level position in architecture or a related field.
Stackable Certificate:
Architectural Design CertificateArchitectural Technology CertificateBuilding Information Modeling/BIM Advanced Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Architecture program, the graduate will be able to:
• demonstrate proficiency in software programs used in professional practice;
• draw and analyze construction documents;
• understand various construction technologies and how they work together to create a building;
• interpret owners' needs based on project requirements and budgetary limitations and develop solutions to meet those needs;
• express themselves creatively by solving multifaceted design problems;
• know their responsibility as part of a design team, including the role architects play in creating environmental sustainability; and
• have the opportunity to advance in their career and continue professional development through four-year transfer programs.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| ARC 104 Introduction to Architecture | Core Course | 3 |
| ARC 108 # Materials and Techniques | Core Course | 1 |
| ARC 110 ◊ # Materials, Methods and Sustainability I | Core Course | 2 |
| ARC 189 ◊ AutoCAD & 3D Computer Modeling | Core Course | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| ARC 170 ◊ # Design I | Core Course | 4 |
| ARC 187 Architectural Drawings & Models | Core Course | 3 |
| ARC 220 # Materials, Methods & Sustainability II | Core Course | 3 |
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| ENT 116 ◊ Fabrication Processes | Core Course | 4 |
| OR | | |
| PHL 113 ◊ Environmental Ethics | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| REN 100 Introduction to Renewable Energy | Core Course | 3 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-17 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
| ARC 171 ◊ # Design II | Core Course | 5 |
| ARC 210 ◊ # History of Architecture I | Core Course | 3 |
| ARC 261 ◊ Revit | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 111 ◊ # Pre-Calculus | Core Course | 5 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-16 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
Notes: ARC 210◊ may be used to fulfill the Humanities general education requirement. Check with your transfer university for transferability as a Humanities general education course.
MAT 110◊ or MAT 111◊ may be used to fulfill the Science and/or Mathematics general education requirement. Students intending to transfer should take MAT 131◊. Students looking to enter into the profession should take MAT 110◊ or MAT 111◊.
| ARC 214 ◊ # History of Architecture II | Core Course | 3 |
| ARC 272 ◊ # Design III | Core Course | 5 |
| ARC 280 ◊ # Materials, Methods & Sustainability III | Core Course | 3 |
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| ARC 102 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training | Core Course | 1 |
| AND | | |
| COT 106 Carpentry: Rough Carpentry | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
Note: Students intending to transfer should take
PHY 101◊. Students looking to enter the profession should take
COT 106 and
ARC 102.
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/sitecore/content/2022-2023/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Associate-in-Applied-Science-Degree-Requirements
See ARC course descriptions.
Chairperson: Frances Figg, Ext. 3129; email: francesfigg@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |