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Curriculum

Studio Requirements

Core Studio

Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units

Architecture Major Requirements

Architecture Studios I–IV
24 units
Representation I and II
6 units
Advanced Studios
24 units
Building Technology Series:
Integrated Building Systems
3 units
Structures I & II
6 units
Materials and Methods
3 units
Building Energy
3 units
Building Technology Elective
3 units
Professional Practice
3 units
Internship
0 units
Architecture Electives
3 units
History/Theory Elective
3 units

Additional Studio Requirements

Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
12 units

111 total units

Humanities & Sciences Requirements

English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
History of Architecture 1: Antiquity to Baroque
3 units
History of Architecture 2: Enlightenment to Postmodern
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar: Architecture
3 units
Architecture History and Theory 1
3 units
Visual Studies Electives
3 units
Physics
3 units
Precalculus
3 units
Social Science / Philosophy
3 units
Foundation in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units

51 total units

These are degree requirements for students matriculated in fall 2008 and spring 2009.

Current Courses

See the Course Schedule for current courses and their descriptions.


Suggested Course Map

Use the Architecture Program's Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2008 and spring 2009.