Architectural Design Certificate

Pathway:

Architectural Design

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

ARC.STD.CERT (C448X)

Total Program Credits: 32

(formerly Architectural Studies)

The Architectural Design Certificate provides students with the group of classes that focus on becoming a creative thinker and designer in the architecture industry. These classes are the core of most architectural curriculum at four-year colleges and university and the certificate will prepare you for transfer.

Stackable Degree:

Architecture, Associate in Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Architecture Design Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

1. Recognize how the history of architecture impacts design solutions
2. Identify sustainability and global environmental issues and their impact in the construction field
3. Create a rational design solution which incorporates programmatic, spatial political and sustainable issues.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ARC 104 Introduction to Architecture	Core Course	3
ARC 189 ◊ AutoCAD & 3D Computer Modeling	Core Course	3
RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I	Communications Gen-ed	3
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
ARC 170 ◊ # Design I	Core Course	4
ARC 187 Architectural Drawings & Models	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	7
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan. Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

Semester Three: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ARC 171 ◊ # Design II	Core Course	5
ARC 210 ◊ # History of Architecture I	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	8
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan option). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop

Semester Four: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
ARC 214 ◊ # History of Architecture II	Core Course	3
ARC 272 ◊ # Design III	Core Course	5
	Total Semester Credits:	8
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See ARC course descriptions.

Chairperson: Frances Figg, Ext. 3129; email: [e-mail]

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)