Associate in Science in Architecture Design

Diablo Valley College

This program will prepare you to work as an architectural technician. You will grow your knowledge and skills through courses in architectural design, computer graphics and rendering, pencil, pen and ink sketching, 3-D modeling technology, and more.Learn both design theory and how to scale and build models. At DVC you will gain the technical skills needed to succeed Most students transfer to a four-year college to pursue an advanced degree.Students in the architectural design program will develop the necessary skills to analyze, modify or create architectural space and the abilities to present their ideas in graphic form using a variety of media. The program emphasizes spatial and architectural theories relating to design, architectural history, and methods of graphic composition and presentation.The DVC architecture design major is intended for transfer. Students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSUGE). Option 1 (DVC General Education) is not generally advised.

Arts, Communication and Language