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Curriculum

Total Credits for the BFA in Architectural Design: 126 (132 if an integrated degree with Humanistic Studies is selected)
The below degree plan is for the 2013-2014 academic year. Existing students should use MyMICA or contact their Advisor to get a personalized degree plan.

Foundation Requirements: All students must complete the following requirements.

Course Title Course # Credits
Elements of Visual Thinking I FF 100
 3
Sculptural Forms FF 101
 3
Elements of Visual Thinking II FF 102
 3
Painting I FF 150
 3
Drawing I FF 198
 3
Drawing II FF 199
 3
Electronic Media & Culture FF 210
 3
Foundation Studio Elective
3
Total Credits for the Foundation Requirements 24

Humanistic Studies and Art History Core Requirements: All students must complete the following requirements.

Course Title Course # Credits
Critical Inquiry LA 101
 3
Intellectual History Electives 1 and 2
6
Science/Math Elective
3
Theory Elective
3
Art Matters AH 100
 3
Modernism and After AH 201
 3
Art History Electives
9
Humanistic Studies Electives (2 at any level)
6
Humanistic Studies Electives (2 at 300 level and above)
6
Total Credits for the Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements
 42

Requirements for the Major in Architectural Design

Course Title Course # Credits
Introduction to 3D Design
 AD 200 3
Fabrication Methods
 AD 201 1.5
Design Drawing
 AD 202 1.5
Interior and Exterior: Spatial Design Basics
 AD 210
 3
2D Digital Drawing: Drawing with CAD
 AD 211
 1.5
Body, Material and Form: Material Design Basics
 AD 220
 3
Architectural Lab I
 AD 300
 4.5
Building Technology I
 AD 301 1.5
Digital Drawing: Building 3D Form on Computer
 AD 302
 1.5
Architectural Lab II
 AD 310
 4.5
Building Technology II
 AD 311
 1.5
Architectural Lab III
 AD 400
 6
Theories and Concepts of Architectural Drawing
 AD 401
 1.5
Architectural Lab IV: Thesis
 AD 410
 6
Professional Development
 AD 411
 1.5
Studio Electives various 18
Total Credits for the Architectural Design Requirement 60