Dec 30, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
  
2024-2025 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 (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from any ARTA course designation.

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