The B.F.A. in architectural design educates future design leaders. It is an intensive program focused on rigorous design processes. Architectural design is approached holistically– emphasizing investigations into the nature of materials and objects, interior space, ergonomics, history and theory, programmatic invention, functional poetics, and collaboration across disciplines. The curriculum instils purpose, craft, technological competencies and versatile thinking.

Teaching licensure in art is available as part of all degree programs. As a student enrolled in art education course work, you will be exposed to both theoretical and practical issues related to comprehensive art education delivery. In addition to intensive art education methods course work, you will participate in three practicum experiences designed for elementary, middle and high school levels.

To progress in the architectural design major, you must be a declared architectural design major and have completed all lower-division (100 and 200 level) complete all of the following lower-division prerequisite foundation courses and introductory Architectural Design courses:

• ART 102. Two-Dimensional Design
• ART 104. Drawing I
• ART 106. Three-Dimensional Design
• ART 205. Foundations Seminar
• ARTH 205. Survey of World Art I: Prehistoric to Renaissance
• ARTH 206. Survey of World Art II: Renaissance to Modern
• One 3-D Studio Art course (ART 220, ART 222, ART 230, ART 240, or ART 280)