Visual communication skills necessary and related to architectural design presentation. Master's level.

This seminar will examine the theme of architecture and race within the context of the Americas and the Caribbean from the colonial era to the contemporary moment. The close examination of pertinent literature, history, and theory will help us to flesh out the ways that architecture narrates race, and vice versa.

The studio focuses on advanced topics in architectural design, which increase in complexity from topics in 402 and may run the course of the semester. Several complex planning and design projects. Emphasis on refined planning and presentation techniques.

Introduction to architectural design studio projects consist of basic architectural problems to which students must respond with designed solution. Studio projects emphasize the evolution of a project through careful attention to program and site. Emphasis on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate design intention.

Several complex design projects selected and explored from commercial, institutional, hospitality and retail perspectives. Interdisciplinary and/or large-scale team projects are undertaken. Emphasis placed on individual design approach illustrating student's strengths. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BFA-Arch majors.

Several complex design projects selected and explored from commercial, institutional, hospitality and retail perspectives. Interdisciplinary and/or large-scale team projects are undertaken. Emphasis placed on individual design approach illustrating student's strengths. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BFA-Arch majors.

Studio projects consist of basic architectural problems to which the student must respond with a designed solution. Problems develop analytical and aesthetic design and presentation skills. Design projects will emphasize technical integration. Major projects considered along with a minor project, written assignment(s) and in-class exercises.