Southwestern College Courses

Explore fundamental concepts of architectural design, theory, and practice while developing skills in model-making, representation, and understanding the built environment.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 1 hour a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential drawing techniques using graphite, markers, and ink while exploring fundamentals of sketching and creating presentation drawings inspired by nature and built environments.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master architectural graphic representation through orthographic and axonometric projection, perspective drawing, shading, typography, and presentation techniques using various media.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master portfolio development techniques for architecture and design, focusing on curation, visual structure, organizational strategies, and effective presentation methods for showcasing creative work.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 1 hour a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master architectural design fundamentals through hands-on spatial problem-solving, focusing on 3D design principles, drawing techniques, and modeling to develop creative solutions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master Building Information Modeling (BIM) fundamentals using Revit Architecture software to enhance drawing coordination, improve accuracy, and make informed architectural project decisions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of architecture from prehistoric times to the Industrial Revolution, examining cultural influences, design principles, and societal impacts on building practices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of architecture from the 18th century to modern times, examining cultural influences, design principles, and sociopolitical factors shaping built environments.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master the fundamentals of climate-responsive design, exploring physical phenomena like heat, light, and sound, and their impact on human comfort and sustainable building practices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental concepts of building forces, static equilibrium, and structural mechanics while analyzing stress, strain, and deformation in architectural elements.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master advanced building systems, construction processes, and project management while exploring thermal protection, mechanical systems, and AIA contracts through hands-on applications of building codes and standards.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental drawing techniques, materials, and principles including perspective, texture, and value while developing practical and theoretical appreciation for artistic expression.

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental principles of 2D art while exploring aesthetics, creative expression, and visual elements. Analyze artworks using specialized vocabulary and perceptual theories.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore fundamental concepts of visual arts, from theory and design principles to interpretation, while developing critical analysis skills for understanding diverse artistic expressions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of cinema through artistic styles, techniques, and societal influences while examining television's impact on film and popular culture.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course