Architecture
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Art (Architecture Program)
The Architecture major prepares students for graduate study in architecture or a related field. The curriculum is primarily studio-based, building foundational skills in drawing, design, watercolor, in addition to the core architectural design studios. Coursework in the history and theory of art and architecture, plus a summer study abroad are required components of the major, as well.
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Christopher C. Miller, Ph.D.
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John Haigh, M.Arch. AIA
Assistant Professor, ArchitectureSusan Leo, MFA
Assistant Professor, ArtChristopher Miller, Ph.D.
Professor of Architecture Program DirectorDenis McNamara, Ph.D.
Executive Director of the Center for Beauty and CulturePeter Merkle, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, EngineeringScott Newbolds, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, EngineersingPatrick O’Malley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, EngineeringBryan Park, MFA
Associate Professor and Art Department ChairJay Wallace, MFA
Assistant Professor, Art
Freshman Year
ARCH-1300 | Introduction to Architecture [+ lab] | 3 |
ART-1000 | Drawing I | 3 |
ART-1010 | 2-D Design | 3 |
EXSC-1115 | Wellness for Life | 1 |
GNST-1000 | BC Experience | 1 |
MATH-1250 | Pre-Calculus/Gen Ed | 4-3 |
THEO-1100 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
Total | 17-18 |
ARCH-1100 | Freshman Studio | 4 |
ARCH-2200 | Architectural Drawing | 3 |
ENGL-1010 | English Composition | 3 |
EXSC | Activity Course [or EXSC-1115] | 1 |
MATH-1300 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
PHIL-1750 | Principles of Nature | 3 |
Total | 18 |
Sophomore Year
ARCH-2111 | Sophomore Studio 1 | 4 |
ARCH-2201 | Arch. Watercolor & Rendering | |
ARCH-2300 | Theory & History of Arch. 1 | 3 |
PHYS-2100 or PHYS-2000 | Classical Physics I or College Physics I | 3 |
PHYS-2101 or PHYS-2001 | Classical Physics I Lab or College Physics I Lab | 1 |
- | Faith or Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Total | 17 |
ARCH-2112 | Sophomore Studio 2 | 4 |
ARCH-2310 | Theory & History 2 | 3 |
- | Historical Inquiry | 3 |
- | Natural World Foundation | 3 |
- | Faith or Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Summer Study Abroad Program (in Italy)
ARCH-3310 | Theory and History: Field Study | 2 |
ARCH-3200 | Plein Air Drawing and Watercolor Studio | 2 |
Junior Year
ARCH-3113 | Junior Studio 3 | 5 |
ARCH-3400 | Architecture of Cities | 3 |
ENGR-2300 | Statics | 3 |
– | Foreign Language | 4 |
Total | 15 |
ARCH-3114 | Junior Studio 4 | 5 |
ENGR-2320 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
– | Elective | 3 |
- | Foreign Language | 4 |
Total | 15 |
Senior Year
ARCH-4115 | Senior Studio 5 | 6 |
ARCH-4400 | Environ Sys & Sustain. | 4 |
- | Elective | 3 |
- | Faith or Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
Total | 16 |
ARCH-4116 | Capstone Studio 6 | 6 |
ARCH-COMP | Senior Comprehensive Exam | cr |
CIVL-3550 | Bldg Component & Sys. Design | 3 |
- | Faith or Philosophical Inquiry | 3 |
- | Elective | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Total program credits: 129-130
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