Brochure - East Los Angeles College

1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754-6099
East Los Angeles College
ARCHITECTURE
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www.elac.edu
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onstrate their knowledge of design. ELAC has the latest
computer-aided design software and systems so students
can conceptualize directly on the computer, visualize
projects before they are built, produce digital portfolios
and publish on the Internet. The ELAC Department of
Architecture provides a creative, dynamic setting where
each individual can realize their full potential.
Have you always enjoyed designing and expressing your
creativity? Consider architecture, a profession where you
can create beautiful and functional buildings, interiors
and landscapes as well as earn a respectable income.
ELAC students develop and gain skills and learn to use
tools to generate drawing and construction documents.
Students create realistic 3-dimensional models to dem-

Success = Great Teachers
The Department of Architecture is staffed with experienced, licensed architects,
designers, artists, interior designers, general contractors, engineers and computer
experts. Many still practice in the field and students benefit from a wealth of experience
in the real world. Faculty members counsel each student personally so
they complete the program efficiently. Students go directly into the profession or
transfer to a university degree program.
Success = High Tech Classrooms
Classrooms are spacious and equipped with modern equipment and computer
systems. A complete model construction lab and computer center provides stateof-the-art
tools for each student. Computer software includes the latest releases
of AutoCAD, 3D Studio VIZ, MAX, form•Z, Lightscape, SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop
and other essential programs that allow students to create professional portfolios
and résumés critical to transferring to universities or getting a job. Many ELAC
architectural students work in the profession while completing their education,
learning while they are earning.
SUCCESS = CAREER CONNECTIONS
323.265.8723 FOR A FREE SCHEDULE
A complete selection of academic courses
at the South Gate Educational Center,
2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280.
Call 323.357.6200 for enrollment information.
CALL!
323.265.8839 FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT!
www.ELArChitecture.org
Success is Close to Home
ELAC is WASC Accredited
Success = University Transfer
An ELAC Associates Degree and completion of lower division university academic
requirements prepares graduates to transfer to a university. Our graduates are
then ready to enter the third year of a university program in architecture, urban
planning, landscape architecture, interior design and environmental design.
Current articulation agreements for third year transfer are available from
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and Woodbury University.
Numerous graduates transfer into the second year at the USC, Cal Poly Pomona,
UC Berkeley and UCLA. The ELAC Department of Architecture has one of the highest
university transfer rates in California.
Success Costs Less @ ELAC
Tuition is low, less than $400 per semester for a full time student who is a
California resident. Plus, we make it easier for working students to attend classes
by providing support services such as loans, financial aid, childcare, tutoring,
scholarships, health care and more.
Admission is Easy
Anyone 18 years or older qualifies for admission to East Los Angeles College.
People under 18 qualify if they graduated from high school or if they have passed
the California High School Proficiency Test. High school students may concurrently
enroll at ELAC with the consent of their parents and high school principal
to get an early start on their college education and pay no tuition.
Applications and information to register for day and evening classes are available from
the Admissions Office by calling 323.265.8650 or visit us on the web at www.elac.edu
Architecture faculty members have vital connections with numerous professional
associations and the construction industry, which provide valuable
assistance to our students while they attend college and seek employment.
Certificate and Associate degrees are offered in Architectural Drafting and
Architectural Computer Aided Design preparing graduates for jobs in architecture,
engineering, construction and other related businesses as well as
in government and military service.