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Art & Art History

Architecture & Design Curriculum

Architecture and Design Studies (commonly called “pre-architecture” programs in other undergraduate colleges) is a minor which allows students to explore aspects of the design professions and to prepare for application to graduate programs in architecture or for graduate schools in several related design fields (e.g. landscape architecture, urban planning, interior design, industrial design, etc.). Students should major in any discipline which appeals to them.

  Three architecture studios introduce students to basics of programmatic design on a specific site, and basics of three-dimensional drawing and thinking (Studio I), design to modern structures (e.g. steel frame airport design project), and most unusually, historical design (designing a Neoclassical assembly hall or Gothic cathedral, with full consideration of actual structure!). Design courses introduce fundamental of design, with projects in table utensils, landscape architecture, furniture, etc. Students can take a history course in History of World Architecture, or Modern Architecture.

List of courses:
See academic catalog for full descriptions, beginning on page 40.

  • 70-001 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-002 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-003 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-004 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-114 DRAWING I: BEGINNING
    A study of the nature of drawing as visual language with an emphasis upon descriptive rendering. This course is intended for first- and second-year students; juniors and seniors may enroll with permission of the instructor. See online course schedule notes for registration instructions. Lab required...
  • 70-224 DRAWING II: INTERMEDIATE
    Figure drawing with an emphasis on the enduring historical and aesthetic significance of figurative art. Models will be provided for the study of proportion, structure and articulation of the human body as well as the formal means toward expressive drawing. Non-figurative concepts will be studied th...
  • 70-234 DRAWING III: ADVANCED
    An advanced course in figure drawing and contemporary drawing. The course is an extension of the figurative concepts introduced in Drawing II, with a greater emphasis on understanding the structure of the human body. Other related topics are covered and vary each semester. Prerequisite: Art 70-224. ...
  • 70-301 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-302 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-303 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-304 SPECIAL PROJECTS
    May be repeated with a change in topic.
  • 70-314 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO I: INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING AND PROGRAMMATIC DESIGN
    Introduction to fundamentals of architectural drafting (drawing plans, sections, elevations, mechanical perspective, rendering, model building) and principles of design (design to a program, parti, formal systems), site analysis and presentation, and introduction to design with structure. Material i...
  • 70-324 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO II: HISTORICAL DESIGN
    Five three-week design projects designing with the formal vocabularies and structural systems of ancient Greek, French Neo-Classicism, Italian Baroque, Gothic, and early Frank Lloyd Wright. Prerequisite: Art 70-314 or ability to draw plans, sections and elevations. Lab required. (Spring, even years)
  • 70-334 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO III: MODERN STRUCTURES
    Empirical introduction to design with modern structures with three projects in different media: poured in place concrete; steel frame and truss; tensile, or curtain wall skyscraper. Prerequisite: Art 70-314 or ability to draw plans and sections. Lab Required. (Spring, odd years)
  • 70-414 DESIGN I: INTRODUCTION
    An introduction to the history, theory and practice of design. This course deals with the analysis of visual perception directed toward understanding the expressive nature of creative design. The objective of this course is to encourage visual awareness and to promote the development of various skil...
  • 70-424 DESIGN II: INTERMEDIATE
    Refinement and elaboration of the basic design concepts and skills presented in Design I. Professional standards for documentation and presentation will be stressed. Prerequisite: Art 70-414. Lab required. (Fall, even years) (FAP)
  • 70-524 DIGITAL ART: COMPUTER ANIMATION
    A studio art course that explores computer animation and modeling techniques as a form of visual expression. The history and theory of animation, varieties of narrative, visual animated expressions and types of animation software and 3D modeling software will be covered. Students will be required to...
  • 70-614 PHOTOGRAPHY: FILM
    An introduction to the history, theory and basic processes of black and white film photography. Assignments emphasize the development of compositional and critical skills in producing an expressive image. Single lens reflex camera with manual aperture required. Lab required. (FAP)
  • 70-624 PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITAL
    A study of a variety of digital photographic techniques for both black and white and color. Assignments emphasize the development of compositional and critical skills in producing an expressive image. Technical skills covered include refinement of exposure, post-image capture processing, compression...
  • 70-714 PRINTMAKING: INTAGLIO
    A beginning study of fundamental techniques, history and theory of intaglio printmaking (etching, aquatint, soft ground, drypoint). Black and white and color. The assignments are designed to explore creative, technical and formal means toward expressive form. Lab required. (FAP)
  • 70-724 PRINTMAKING: LITHOGRAPHY
    A beginning study of fundamental techniques, history and theory of lithographic prints. Black and white and color. The assignments are designed to explore creative, technical and formal means toward expressive form. Lab required. (FAP)
  • 70-812 EXHIBITION PRACTICUM
    Professional practices and exhibition preparation, design, and execution are the topics in this course. It also serves as a practicum for BFA students mounting their exhibitions in the senior year. Work in gallery will be required at irregular hours. Open to juniors and seniors; repeatable with a ch...
  • 70-901 TUTORIAL
  • 70-902 TUTORIAL
  • 70-903 TUTORIAL
  • 70-904 TUTORIAL
  • 70-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Internships related to specific fields of study. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 70-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Internships related to specific fields of study. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 70-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Internships related to specific fields of study. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 70-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Internships related to specific fields of study. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 70-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with a change of topic. At the invitation of the instructor.
  • 70-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with a change of topic. At the invitation of the instructor.
  • 70-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with a change of topic. At the invitation of the instructor.
  • 70-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with a change of topic. At the invitation of the instructor.
  • 70-984 HONORS
    At least eight credits of work over two semesters (beginning spring junior year or fall senior year) on a single project. At the invitation of the instructor and approval of the studio art faculty.
  • 70-988 HONORS
    At least eight credits of work over two semesters (beginning spring junior year or fall senior year) on a single project. At the invitation of the instructor and approval of the studio art faculty.

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