The Architecture Certificate at West Valley College provides career technical education in the field of Architecture and primarily prepares students to work as technicians in different areas of the construction industry. The Architecture courses at West Valley cover the following areas of study: building design, graphics, history, practical/technical communication, codes, construction, and structural design. An increasing number of West Valley College courses leverage computer technology as an educational tool. Students, upon completion of this certificate, are prepared to work as technicians in the following careers: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Specification Writing, Structural Engineering, and Architectural Graphics.
Program Requirements (33 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH043 | Styles in Architecture | 2 units |
| ARCH045 | Architectural Building Codes | 3 units |
| ARCH049 | Introduction to Rhino | 3 units |
| ARCH050 | Construction Materials & Methods | 3 units |
| ARCH051 | Architectural Graphics: Drawing & Sketching | 3 units |
| ARCH052 | Architectural Graphics: Color Rendering | 3 units |
| ARCH056 | Basic Architectural Design | 3 units |
| ARCH057 | Architectural Model Making | 1 unit |
| ARCH058 | Introduction to Revit Architecture | 3 units |
| ARCH061 | Architectural Design I | 3 units |
| ARCH062 | Architectural Design II | 3 units |
| ARCH066 | Advanced Revit Architecture | 3 units |
Total Certificate Units: 33 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.