Comprehensive projects focus on complex design issues dealing with building systems.

Projects developed and presented by student with individual attention from instructor. Each project reviewed by open jury system with visiting critics. Readings from texts and journals. Design projects, sketch problems.

Introduction to architectural design. Studio projects consist of basic architectural problems to which student must respond with designed solution. The exploration of how a project is generated through careful attention to program and site. Prerequisites: Admission to MArch program

The importance of light in shaping the physical environment. Developing a lighting plan. Lecture topics include the physics of light and color, basic electricity, the characteristics of different lamp sources and the psychological impact of lighting. Field trip to view successful lighting installations.

Visual communication skills necessary and related to architectural design presentation. Various media are explored, including model making and digital media. Limited to B.F.A. Design, MArch, MS Design majors.

Projects developed to explore the principles and process of architectural design and the development of structure and enclosure. Design projects, sketch problems. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BFA-Arch majors.

Studio. In-depth exploration of increasingly complex planning and architectural programming, social context of design. Continued exploration of design through written, visual, and dimensional opportunities. Extensive out of class work, portfolio development, advanced presentation techniques, and class participation/attendance required.

Required for all Design majors during their junior or senior year.

Studio. Development of a conceptual basis for design and planning. Basic spatial concepts, design skill development and communications skills applied to presentation of design solutions. Model-making, 2-D presentations of abstract and simple spaces.

Prerequisites: Art Foundations course work, or consent of instructor.