Courses

The master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in the pre-professional program. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated with architectural design. Prerequisite: ARC412 (6.0 units; Fall)

The master level course is an advanced seminar that addresses laws and regulation, project process and economics, business practices and management and ethical concerns. Students will critically explore how daily operations of architectural practice are an expression of personal values. (3.0 units; Spring)

The thesis option is comprised of two components: a three-credit-hour seminar in the fall term and a six-credit-hour thesis studio in the spring term. The course takes the form of a seminar plus individual tutorials. Each thesis student selects a faculty thesis advisor to work with throughout the year, as well as an outside consultant - a specialist with knowledge of the particular subject matter of the thesis. The prospective thesis student must present a statement of intent along with portfolio examples to a thesis committee for review and acceptance into the thesis studio. Prerequisite: ARC412. (3.0 units; Fall)

Course explores and develops ability within pre-design services including assessment of client and user needs; program development and analysis; site selection, analysis, and design; review of building codes and standards; and assessment of project impact. (3 units; Fall)

The master level studio is the capstone of the studio sequence, providing a setting for the exploration and synthesis of specific in-depth topics of personal and professional importance to the individual student that were developed in the thesis preparation course. Prerequisite: ARC510 and 511. (6.0 units; Spring)

This master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of architectural design. (6 units; Spring)

The course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit. Prerequisite: Master of Architecture student. (1-3 units; As offered)

This course considers selected topics in the history of modern architecture and philosophy as seen through a missional, Christian worldview. We will consider how the built ironment may have potential for building community and for enhancing engagement with divinely created reality. Discussion of these topics, and subsequent projects, will challenge us to consider our faith-practice in the world described by contemporary philosophers, theorists, Christians, and critics. (3 units; As Offered)

Directed Design Research (DDR) is the title given to the independent design exploration. Students are required to identify and explore transcendent issues and principles through the discipline of architectural design. (1-3 units; As Offered)

The studio focuses on conceptualization and implementation of architectural ideas throughout the process of pre-design, programmatic development, site design, and building design. Emphasis will be placed on architectural design as an interpretation and accommodation of various human activities through the exploration of program, perception, scale, proportion, life- safety code and accessibility requirements. Students will continue to develop the design processes introduced in previous studios. Cannot receive credit for ARC 310 and ARC 501. (6 units; Fall)

The studio draws upon the three previous courses in the studio sequence, emphasizing the integrative nature of architectural design. Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to conceptualize and implement building and site designs that bring together basic design and ordering principles, structural and envelope systems, environmental systems, programmatic and building service systems, and egress. Further emphasis will be placed on design and professional communication. Cannot receive credit for ARC 312 and ARC 502. Prerequisite: ARC 501. (6 units; Spring)

This course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in previous studios. This studio focuses on the conceptualization and implementation of comprehensive architectural design. Students will be expected to draw upon all previous coursework in order to thoroughly develop a project from a detailed program. Emphasis will be placed on the elaboration of architectural ideas through integration and syntheses of structural, environmental, envelope, building assemblies, life-safety systems and the principles of sustainability. Cannot receive credit for ARC 410 and ARC 508. Prerequisite: ARC 502. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ARC 580 and 594. (6 units; Fall)

The studio is an advanced design studio that promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated architectural design process and design thinking. Additional focus will be on understanding the theoretical and applied research methodologies and practices used during the design process. Cannot receive credit for ARC 412 and ARC 509. Prerequisite: ARC 508. (6 units; Spring)

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the formation and context of various architectural ideas. This course on architectural theory provides students with a means to propose and navigate architectural discourse as a part of their development as architects. Cannot receive credit for ARC 350 and ARC 555. (3 units; Fall)

The course offers students an opportunity to learn, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary architecture theory, criticism, and design principles of an international setting. Raises and addresses architectural questions of composition, society, politics, and environment. Students may only earn credit for either ARC 460 or 561. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (4 units; Spring)

The course covers the detailed history of architecture and urban development in the host city, from its founding to the present. Offered only abroad. Cannot receive credit for ARC 462 and ARC 562. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Spring/Summer)

Professional Preparation provides an introduction to the profession of architecture through an 1) exploration of the structures of practice including how an office functions and expectations of internship experience; 2) exploration of a critical position of the student in relationship to their design work resulting in the craft of portfolio production; 3) development of professional skills and documents required to obtain a job in professional practice setting; and 4) examination of leadership skills as applied within an architectural practice setting. Cannot receive credit for ARC 370 and ARC 569. (2 units; Spring)

The course will be an advanced investigation of sustainable design integrated with natural resource conservation. Prerequisite: Graduate Architecture Major. (3 Units, Fall)

This course deals with the thermal and environmental processes which effect buildings and how the designer responds to/or manipulates the thermal environment. It is necessary for the architect to understand those processes, the human response to them and the impact of them. The class will be organized around the why, what and how of these issues and processes. Cannot receive credit for ARC 380 and ARC 584. (3 units; Fall)

The course deals with those building elements that pertain to the visual and aural conditioning for the purposes of human use and comfort. The basic principles of light (natural and electrical) and acoustical systems, their integration with other building systems and the impact on the aesthetics of design will be stressed. Plumbing and electrical systems also will be presented. The sustainability of various systems will be explored. Cannot receive credit for ARC 385 and ARC 585. (3 units; Spring)

Introductory course in statics and strengths of materials for architects. The course provides both qualitative understanding and quantitative understanding, but places a specific focus on the conceptual relationships between structure and form. Topics include static systems, tension or compression, bending and shear stress, combined stresses, strain, cross-sectional considerations, and the physical behavior of structural materials and systems. Additionally, this course integrates the above material with design studio processes via course projects and course format. Cannot receive credit for ARC 393 and ARC 593. (3 units; Fall)

Introduction to and application of a systems approach of structural design and analysis of buildings for architects. Topics include considerations of steel, concrete, timber, and long-spans structures. Introduction to structural analysis including introduction to typical structural analysis computer programs. Integration of course material with design studio processes via course projects and course format. Cannot receive credit for ARC 493 and ARC 594. Prerequisite: ARC 593. (3 units; Fall)

This course challenges the student to research and consider the relationship between faith traditions, particularly those of evangelical Christianity, and the disciplines of architecture and design. A survey of readers provides a foundation for philosophical, theological, and architectural considerations that the student will navigate and frame a design thought perspective for further consideration during subsequent coursework. (3 units; Summer)

The master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation, as well as in other content areas developed in the pre-professional program. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of environmental, human and tectonic factors associated with architectural design. Prerequisite: ARC412 (6.0 units; Fall)

The master level course is an advanced seminar that addresses laws and regulation, project process and economics, business practices and management and ethical concerns. Students will critically explore how daily operations of architectural practice are an expression of personal values. (3.0 units; Spring)

This course challenges the student to prepare an architectural thesis question, develop a working bibliography list, and investigate the literature in the chosen architectural subject. Conceived as a largely independent research format course, the student will develop their understanding and mastery of the architectural topic, and thoroughly document the topic based on existing literature and interaction with their faculty thesis chair. (3 units; Summer)

Directed Design Research (DDR) is the title given to the independent design exploration. Students are required to identify and explore transcendent issues and principles through the discipline of architectural design. (1-3 units; As Offered)

Under faculty supervision, the students will procure and participate in an off-campus work opportunity, utilizing principles of design acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade. Unit value is equivalent to full time employment for twelve (12) weeks. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units of credit. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director. (1-3 units; As offered)

The thesis option is comprised of two components: a three-credit-hour seminar in the fall term and a six-credit-hour thesis studio in the spring term. The course takes the form of a seminar plus individual tutorials. Each thesis student selects a faculty thesis advisor to work with throughout the year, as well as an outside consultant - a specialist with knowledge of the particular subject matter of the thesis. The prospective thesis student must present a statement of intent along with portfolio examples to a thesis committee for review and acceptance into the thesis studio. Prerequisite: ARC412. (3.0 units; Fall)

Course explores and develops ability within pre-design services including assessment of client and user needs; program development and analysis; site selection, analysis, and design; review of building codes and standards; and assessment of project impact. (3 units; Fall)

The master level studio is the capstone of the studio sequence, providing a setting for the exploration and synthesis of specific in-depth topics of personal and professional importance to the individual student that were developed in the thesis preparation course. Prerequisite: ARC510 and 511. (6.0 units; Spring)

This master level course is an advanced design studio that assumes a high level of proficiency in design process and representation. The studio promotes the critical, creative and innovative exploration of architectural design. (6 units; Spring)

The course will focus on various studio and lecture courses, which explore and present selected topics in architecture and design. May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit. Prerequisite: Master of Architecture student. (1-3 units; As offered)

This course considers selected topics in the history of modern architecture and philosophy as seen through a missional, Christian worldview. We will consider how the built ironment may have potential for building community and for enhancing engagement with divinely created reality. Discussion of these topics, and subsequent projects, will challenge us to consider our faith-practice in the world described by contemporary philosophers, theorists, Christians, and critics. (3 units; As Offered)

Directed Design Research (DDR) is the title given to the independent design exploration. Students are required to identify and explore transcendent issues and principles through the discipline of architectural design. (1-3 units; As Offered)