Total Credits for the BFA in Architectural Design + Humanistic Studies: 132
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 | |
| Critical Inquiry | HMST 101 |
3 |
| Art Matters | AH 100 | 3 |
| Total Credits for the Foundation Requirements | 30 | |
Humanistic Studies Major Degree Requirements
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Humanistic Studies Seminar | HMST 220 | 3 |
| Major Topic Seminars * | 15 | |
| Senior Thesis I | HMST 480 | 3 |
| Senior Thesis II | HMST 490 | 3 |
| Modernism and After | AH 201 | 3 |
| Humanistic Studies Electives ** |
12 | |
| Art History Elective |
9 | |
| Total Credits for the Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements |
48 | |
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 | 12 |
| Total Credits for the Architectural Design Requirement | 54 | |
* Menu of approved seminar courses is currently under development, and is subject to change each academic year.
** Includes courses with the CWRT, FLMM, HIST, HMST, IHST, LIT, NSCI, PERF, PHIL, RELG and SSCI prefixes.
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