Courses

The master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in the pre-professional program. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated with architectural design. Prerequisite: ARCH4120 (6 Units)

Course explores and develops ability within pre-design services including assessment of client and user needs; program development and analysis; site selection, analysis, and design; review of building codes and standards; and assessment of project impact. (3 Units)

Advanced seminar that addresses laws and regulation, project process and economics, business practices and management and ethical concerns. Students will critically explore how daily operations of architectural practice are an expression of personal values. (3 Units)

Capstone of the studio sequence providing a setting for the exploration and synthesis of specific in-depth topics of personal and professional importance to the individual student that were developed in the thesis preparation course. Prerequisite: ARCH5100 (6 Units)

This master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of architectural design. (6 Units)

The course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. (3 Units)

This course challenges the student to prepare an architectural thesis question, develop a working bibliography list, and investigate the literature in the chosen architectural subject. Conceived as a largely independent research format course, the student will develop their understanding and mastery of the architectural topic, and thoroughly document the topic based on existing literature and interaction with their faculty thesis chair. (3 Units)

The thesis option is comprised of two components: a three-credit-hour seminar in the fall term and a six-credit-hour thesis studio in the spring term. The course takes the form of a seminar plus individual tutorials. Each thesis student selects a faculty thesis advisor to work with throughout the year, as well as an outside consultant - a specialist with knowledge of the particular subject matter of the thesis. The prospective thesis student must present a statement of intent along with portfolio examples to a thesis committee for review and acceptance into the thesis studio. Prerequisite: ARCH4120 (3 Units)

Independent design exploration in architecture. Students are required to identify and explore transcendent issues and principles through the discipline of architectural design. (3 Units)

The course offers students an opportunity to experience and discuss the development of non-American built environments. Focused on studying architecture in concert with, and through the lens of an allied field of study, the course examines contemporary phenomena in the built environment and its relationship with its inhabitants. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in an international setting. Offered only abroad. Students may only earn credit for either ARCH5640 or 5640G. (3 Units)

The studio draws upon the three previous courses in the studio sequence, emphasizing the integrative nature of architectural design. Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to conceptualize and implement building and site designs that bring together basic design and ordering principles, structural and envelope systems, environmental systems, programmatic and building service systems, and egress. Further emphasis will be placed on design and professional communication. Cannot receive credit for ARC 312 and ARC 502. Prerequisite: ARCH5010 (6 Units)

The studio is an advanced design studio that promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated architectural design process and design thinking. Additional focus will be on understanding the theoretical and applied research methodologies and practices used during the design process. Cannot receive credit for ARC 412 and ARC 509. Prerequisite: ARCH5080 (6 Units)

The course offers students an opportunity to learn, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary architecture theory, criticism, and design principles of an international setting. Raises and addresses architectural questions of composition, society, politics, and environment. Students may only earn credit for either ARCH4600 or 5610. (4 Units)

The course covers the detailed history of architecture and urban development in the host city, from its founding to the present. Offered only abroad. Cannot receive credit for ARC 462 and ARC 562. (3 Units)

Professional Preparation provides an introduction to the profession of architecture through an 1) exploration of the structures of practice including how an office functions and expectations of internship experience; 2) exploration of a critical position of the student in relationship to their design work resulting in the craft of portfolio production; 3) development of professional skills and documents required to obtain a job in professional practice setting; and 4) examination of leadership skills as applied within an architectural practice setting. Cannot receive credit for ARC 370 and ARC 569. (2 Units)

This course will explore the history, goals, methods of design, quantification, and holistic integration of sustainable systems in architecture. Specific topics include design strategies for energy reduction, passive heating and cooling, comparative energy modeling, photovoltaic systems, envelope design, life cycle analysis, and sustainable vernacular architecture. Through readings, lectures, research, and projects, students will develop the theoretical framework and technical skills to implement fundamental sustainable strategies in architectural design and to evaluate their impact. Cannot receive credit for both ARC 480 and ARC 580. (3 Units)

The master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in the pre-professional program. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated with architectural design. Prerequisite: ARCH4120 (6 Units)

Course explores and develops ability within pre-design services including assessment of client and user needs; program development and analysis; site selection, analysis, and design; review of building codes and standards; and assessment of project impact. (3 Units)

Advanced seminar that addresses laws and regulation, project process and economics, business practices and management and ethical concerns. Students will critically explore how daily operations of architectural practice are an expression of personal values. (3 Units)

Capstone of the studio sequence providing a setting for the exploration and synthesis of specific in-depth topics of personal and professional importance to the individual student that were developed in the thesis preparation course. Prerequisite: ARCH5100 (6 Units)

This master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of architectural design. (6 Units)

The course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. (3 Units)

This course challenges the student to prepare an architectural thesis question, develop a working bibliography list, and investigate the literature in the chosen architectural subject. Conceived as a largely independent research format course, the student will develop their understanding and mastery of the architectural topic, and thoroughly document the topic based on existing literature and interaction with their faculty thesis chair. (3 Units)

The thesis option is comprised of two components: a three-credit-hour seminar in the fall term and a six-credit-hour thesis studio in the spring term. The course takes the form of a seminar plus individual tutorials. Each thesis student selects a faculty thesis advisor to work with throughout the year, as well as an outside consultant - a specialist with knowledge of the particular subject matter of the thesis. The prospective thesis student must present a statement of intent along with portfolio examples to a thesis committee for review and acceptance into the thesis studio. Prerequisite: ARCH4120 (3 Units)

Independent design exploration in architecture. Students are required to identify and explore transcendent issues and principles through the discipline of architectural design. (3 Units)

The course offers students an opportunity to experience and discuss the development of non-American built environments. Focused on studying architecture in concert with, and through the lens of an allied field of study, the course examines contemporary phenomena in the built environment and its relationship with its inhabitants. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in an international setting. Offered only abroad. Students may only earn credit for either ARCH5640 or 5640G. (3 Units)