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.

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.

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.

Explores interrelation between building functions, loads, structural system, materials and construction methods of predominantly large-scale buildings and other structures made of steel, concrete, engineered wood and masonry.