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2023-2024 College Catalog 
  
2023-2024 College Catalog

Architecture Design Option, A.F.A. - Studio Arts


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The Architecture Design Option develops an understanding and ability to create within the discipline of architecture through the study of art, art history, theory, technology, and studio work. The degree is intended to provide students with the necessary portfolio to transfer seamlessly to a Bachelor of Fine Arts program majoring in Architectural Design.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for designing a physical structure.
  • Analyze the strength and weaknesses of architectural designs in history.
  • Examine connections between theory and practice in the field of Architecture
  • Design a structure that meets the desired needs within realistic constraints, i.e., economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, safety, and sustainability.
  • Create a portfolio of hand-drawn and digital drawings.

First Year


Fall Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Winter Session


Spring Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Summer Session


Second Year


Fall Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Winter Session


Spring Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Summer Semester


Total Program Hours: 60


Math General Education Requirement Courses (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education Requirements  courses in the College catalog.

Technology Gen Ed Requirement Courses (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education  courses in the College catalog.

Studio Art Elective


Choose from any ARTA course designations.

Developmental Courses


Sussex has embraced a practice of directed self-choice whereby students are encouraged, through guided conversations with an advisor, to best determine their readiness for this course. Students should be aware that Developmental Studies  exist and are available to help strengthen skills and encourage success. Pursuing testing and/or developmental courses is entirely up to the student. Further, testing, though providing a valuable reference point for reflection, does not create for the student an obligation to follow Accuplacer recommendations. 

The exception to this is where students seek enrollment in higher-level math courses. Students wishing to enroll in the following math courses are required to take and adhere to placement guidance from, the Advanced Algebra and Functions test, as part of Accuplacer, through the college’s testing center, for admission into any of the following courses: MATH 110, MATH 112, and MATH 113. Please note, courses in other disciplines may also require advanced mathematics placement. Students should check with their advisor. 

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