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ARCH 5717 Mapping as Critical Practice
Fall 2022

This course introduces contemporary cartographic and data visualization techniques as design tools for the strategic development of critical, theoretical, and experimental frameworks for architecture, urbanism, and intermedia design practices.

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Difficulty
3.63
GPA
ARCH 5780 Painting and Public Art
Spring 2024

In this course we make paintings and mixed media projects. We stress the process rather then the artistic product and, like artist Sol LeWitt, define painting 'as an activity on …

4.8
Rating
3.0
Difficulty
3.93
GPA
ARCH 5784 100 Days of Making
Spring 2026

This course grows from the idea that excellence and innovation in all the arts come from constant practice. Students will commit to making an iteration of a creative project of …

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GPA
ARCH 5993 Independent Study
Fall 2026

Independent research on topics selected by individual students in consultation with a faculty advisor

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Difficulty
3.82
GPA
ARCH 6010 Foundation Studio I
Fall 2026

Introductory design problems in architecture for First Professional degree students. Emphasizes developing a systemic approach to design on the land and in the city through experience with a constructional kit …

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Difficulty
3.67
GPA
ARCH 6011 Design Methods I
Fall 2026

This course introduces a range of design methodologies and techniques necessary for developing projects within the ARCH 6010 Foundation Studio I. Emphasis is on connecting thinking to making with topics …

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Difficulty
3.62
GPA
ARCH 6020 Foundation Studio II
Spring 2026

The second graduate foundation studio develops spatial, programmatic, tectonic relationships through the design of a civic, urban institution. Students utilize architectural design as a form of analysis and exploration. Primary …

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Difficulty
3.53
GPA
ARCH 6021 Design Methods II
Spring 2026

This course introduces a range of design methodologies and techniques necessary for developing projects within the ARCH 6020 Foundation Studio II. Emphasis is on connecting thinking to making with topics …

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Difficulty
GPA
ARCH 6101 Buildings, Cities, Narratives
Fall 2026

This is a foundational course introducing the field of architecture and urbanism as it has been historically constructed; it investigates the formulation of canons, contrarian practices, and narratives that frame …

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Difficulty
3.71
GPA
ARCH 6120 Architectural Theory and Analysis
Spring 2026

Investigates the role that ideas play in the conception, making, and interpretation of buildings and cities, and assists students in clarifying their own values and intentions as designers. Lectures cover …

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Difficulty
3.76
GPA
ARCH 6231 Building Workshop I
Fall 2024

The Building Workshop I addresses building science and technology topics that influence the built environment for safe and healthy human occupation. BIW 1 focuses on the dimension and performance of …

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Difficulty
3.72
GPA
ARCH 6260 Building Matters
Spring 2026

This course offers a panoramic view of today¿s construction systems¿from foundation to roof. All common systems of construction will be covered including light frame wood construction, heavy timber, masonry, steel, …

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Difficulty
3.70
GPA
ARCH 6261 Building Workshop II
Spring 2025

The Building Workshop II addresses building science and technology topics that influence the built environment for safe and healthy human occupation. BIW 2 focuses on tactile material practices and innovation …

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Difficulty
3.56
GPA
ARCH 6262 Lecture Series Discussion Group
Fall 2024

Students will attend 6 of the School of Architecture public lecture series and exchange feedback on architectural career paths and architecture's role in cultural, social, environmental, and economic contexts.

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Difficulty
3.76
GPA
ARCH 6264 Lecture Series Discussion Group II
Spring 2024

Students will attend 6 of the School of Architecture public lecture series and exchange feedback on architectural career paths and architecture's role in cultural, social, environmental, and economic contexts. ARCH …

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Difficulty
3.77
GPA
ARCH 6500 Special Topics in Architecture
Spring 2026

Topical offerings in architecture. For a one-page course description and recommended baseline academic experience, please be in touch with the faculty member or academic advisor.

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Difficulty
3.75
GPA
ARCH 6711 Media, Narrative, Representation
Fall 2026

This course introduces a range of conceptual frameworks & techniques that embrace the highly generative agency of narrative and representational media in the architectural design process. Theoretical perspectives, grounded in …

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Difficulty
3.45
GPA
ARCH 7010 Foundation Studio III
Fall 2026

Intermediate-level design problems, emphasizing analysis and synthesis of complex contextual, cultural, and constructional issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 6020 or chair permission.

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Difficulty
3.64
GPA
ARCH 7020 Foundation Studio IV
Spring 2026

Intermediate-level design problems, emphasizing structure, enclosure, life safety and building systems. Prerequisite: ARCH 7010

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Difficulty
3.65
GPA
ARCH 7100 Design Research Methods
Spring 2026

This course introduces research methodologies within design and related disciplines. Students gather the appropriate resources and practice applying them to contextualize aspects of the built environment, learning techniques for conducting …

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Difficulty
3.49
GPA