PURPOSE
The architecture program at ASU offers an integrated curriculum of professional courses and focuses on the design laboratory. The program reflects an awareness of the complex factors affecting the quality of the built environment. The program seeks through scholarship, teaching, research, design, and community service to develop the discipline and the knowledge necessary to address the important environmental and design issues faced by society.
In addition to developing knowledge and skills in architectural design, building technology, and professional practice, students are encouraged to select electives from a broad range of approved courses both within the college and across the university. These electives may be selected to devise a minor, to further professional study, or in some other fashion to enrich the student’s academic experience.
ORGANIZATION
The School of Architecture’s program is organized by the faculty under the direction and administration of the director and standing committees of the faculty.
DEGREES
The faculty in the School of Architecture offer the Bachelor of Science in Design degree with a major in Architectural Studies.
The program in architecture culminates with the professional degree Master of Architecture, which is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Completion of the program is intended to take six years.
Admission to the professional program in architecture is competitive and begins after completion of lower-division requirements (see “Admission” and “Degree Requirements”). The professional program includes two years of upper-division study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Design and two years of graduate study leading to the Master of Architecture (see “Upper-Division Professional Program”).
In cooperation with the University Honors College, the school offers a special honors curriculum for students with University Honors College standing. Consult the advising officers in the school for information.
ADMISSION
Lower-Division Program. New and transfer students who have been admitted to the university and who have selected Architectural Studies are admitted to the lower-division architecture program without separate application to the School of Architecture. Completion of lower-division requirements does not ensure acceptance to the upper-division professional program.
Transfer credits for the lower-division program are reviewed by the college faculty. To be admissible to this curriculum, transfer courses must be equivalent in both content and level of offering. A review of samples of work is required for studio classes. Consult a college academic advisor for an appointment.
Entering lower-division students who are not prepared to enroll in some of the required courses are required to complete additional university course work. These additional prerequisite courses do not apply to the Bachelor of Science in Design degree requirements.
Upper-Division Professional Program. Admission to the upper-division professional program is competitive and limited by available resources. Admission is awarded to those applicants demonstrating the highest promise for professional success, including evidence of ability and the prospect for significant public service.
Transfer students who have completed the equivalent required lower-division course work may apply to the upper-division program. Prior attendance at ASU is not required for application to the upper-division program. Applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field should apply to the 3+ year Master of Architecture degree program. See the Graduate Catalog for more information.
To be eligible for admission to the upper-division program, the following is required:
In an unusual circumstance, when the admission standard deficiency is slight, written evidence of extenuating circumstances is convincing, and promise for success is evident, a student may be granted admission to the upper division on a provisional basis.
Students not admitted to the upper-division program are not dismissed from the school and may reapply or may transfer to other programs. Students who intend to reapply should meet with a college academic advisor.
Applications for transfer into the upper-division professional program are considered only if vacancies occur. Transfer applicants must demonstrate that equivalent course work has been completed, and applicants must be academically competitive with continuing students.
Students who successfully complete the upper-division requirements receive the Bachelor of Science in Design degree with a major in Architectural Studies. This is not a professional degree. To complete the professional architecture program, students must attain the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture degree. Students who receive the B.S.D. are eligible to apply for the graduate program and should consult the Graduate Catalog for proper application procedures. This application process is competitive and based on a thorough review of a student’s undergraduate preparation and performance.
Students with the four-year Bachelor of Science in Design degree (with a major in Architectural Studies or an equivalent degree from another school that offers an accredited professional degree in architecture) should apply directly to the graduate program.
APPLICATION TO UPPER-DIVISION PROGRAMS
Upper-Division Application Procedures. Students should write to a college academic advisor for the application form well in advance of the application deadline. For more information on portfolios, ask for a copy of the Portfolio Seminar brochure from a college academic advisor. The following dates and procedures are for students applying to 1998–99 upper-division programs.
Upper-Division Application Deadlines. April 15, 1998. Portfolio and application documents are due in the school office by 5:00 p.m.
June 5, 1998. If the spring 1998 semester includes transfer course work (i.e., course work taken at an institution other than ASU), a student must submit his or her transcripts to the school no later than June 5. These transcripts may be unofficial copies. A second set of official transcripts must be sent to the university Undergraduate Admissions office. Application is not complete until the university receives official transcripts for transfer course work. For those transfer students whose academic term ends in June rather than May, this deadline may be extended upon the written request of the applicant.
July 1, 1998. Acceptance notices are mailed no later than July 1.
Return of Letter of Acceptance. A signed receipt of acceptance of admission must be received by the school by the date indicated on the Notice of Acceptance. Alternates may be accepted at a later date if space becomes available.
Matriculation. An accepted student is expected to begin his or her upper-division professional program at the beginning of the immediate fall term. There is no spring admission to the upper division.
Portfolio Format Requirements. Each applicant is responsible for obtaining the following documents and including them in the portfolio. Application materials are submitted at one time in a presentation binder (portfolio) with plastic sleeves (8.5" x 11" format only). The student’s name must be affixed to the outside. Items must appear in the following order:
Page 1. The application form should be completely filled out with the first page visible. Application forms are available from the college academic advising office.
Page 2. The second page of the application should be visible.
Page 3. Application Essay. Student’s name should be written in the upper right-hand corner.
Page 4. All college transcripts for both ASU and transfer work should be included through the fall 1997 semester. Copies are acceptable. An academic advisor forwards 1998 ASU transcripts. (Applicants wishing to transfer spring semester 1998 work are responsible for submitting these transcripts by June 12 so that they may be added to their portfolios. The student is also responsible for getting an official transfer transcript sent directly to the Office of the Registrar.)
Page 5. A certificate of admission is necessary only for those students who have been newly admitted for fall 1998 and who are applying directly into an upper-division program. The certificate is not required for students currently attending ASU.
Following Pages (Usually 10–20 Sheets). Students should present work sufficient to demonstrate the depth and breadth of their creative activity. This work should include (but is not limited to) examples of two- and three-dimensional design and graphics. Each project should be clearly identified (course, length of project, etc.), with a concise accompanying description of the assignment.
Students are encouraged to include additional materials, written or pictorial, that provide additional evidence of skills and abilities and of the aptitude and commitment to the major. When any work submitted is not completely original, the source must be given. When work is of a team nature, the applicant’s role should be clearly indicated. Original examples or slides must not be submitted. All examples must be photographs or other reproduction graphic media.
Return of Portfolios. Application documents (pages 1–5) remain the property of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. However, the remaining portfolio is returned after the admissions review, provided the applicant encloses a self-addressed return mailer with sufficient prepaid postage. Portfolios may be claimed in person after July 1, 1998. If the applicant provides written permission, another person may claim the portfolio. After one year, unclaimed portfolios are discarded. While care is taken in handling the portfolios, no liability for lost or damaged materials is assumed by the college or school.
ADVISING
Advising for the lower-division curriculum is through the college academic advising office. Advising for upper-division students is by assigned faculty advisors and administrative personnel from the School of Architecture.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Science in Design degree with a major in Architectural Studies requires a minimum of 120 hours of course work. Most lower-division students pursue option A; however, those who intend eventually to seek an advanced degree in either engineering or building science are encouraged to fulfill the requirements outlined in option B.
GENERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENT
The following curriculum includes sufficient approved course work to fulfill the General Studies requirement. See “General Studies” for the General Studies requirement and a list of approved courses. Note that all three General Studies awareness areas are required. Consult your advisor for an approved list of courses.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to fulfilling college and major requirements, students must meet all university graduation and college degree requirements. See “University Graduation Requirements.”
The accredited professional degree Master of Architecture requires an additional 56 hours of approved graduate-level course work. For more information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Fall
| APH 100 | Introduction to Environmental Design HU, G, H (3) |
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition (3) |
| PHI 103 | Principles of Sound Reasoning L1/HU (3) |
| or ECN 112 Microeconomic Principles SB (3) | |
| or approved philosophy elective | |
| SB elective (3) | |
| Approved electives (3) | |
| Total: 15 | |
Spring
| ADE 120 | Design Fundamentals I2 (3) |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition (3) |
| MAT 210 | Brief Calculus N1 (3) |
| Approved elective (6) | |
| Total: 15 | |
Second Year
Fall
| ADE 221 | Design Fundamentals II2 (3) |
| APH 200 | Introduction to Architecture HU, G (3) |
| PHY 111 | General Physics S1/S23 (3) |
| PHY 113 | General Physics Laboratory S1/S23 (1) |
| Approved electives (6) | |
| Total: 16 | |
Spring
| ADE 222 | Design Fundamentals III2 (3) |
| ANP 236 | Introduction to Computer Modeling N3 (3) |
| PHY 112 | General Physics S1/S24 (3) |
| PHY 114 | General Physics Laboratory S1/S24 (1) |
| SB elective (3) | |
| Approved elective (3) | |
| Total: 16 | |
| Option A lower-division total: 62 | |
| 1 | Transfer credits are reviewed by the college and evaluated for admissibility to this curriculum. To be admissible, transfer courses must be equivalent in both content and level of offering. |
| 2 | Portfolio review is required for transfer studio work. See a college academic advisor for an appointment. |
| 3 | Both PHY 111 and 113 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 4 | Both PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
Fall
| ADE 321 | Architectural Studio I (4) |
| APH 313 | History of Western Architecture I L2/HU* (3) |
| ATE 353 | Architectural Construction (3) |
| AVC 301 | Architectural Communication I (2) |
| Approved elective/or L2 (3) | |
| Total: 15 | |
Spring
| ADE 322 | Architectural Studio II (5) |
| ANP 331 | Analysis and Programming (3) |
| APH 314 | History of Western Architecture II L2/HU* (3) |
| ATE 361 | Building Structures I (3) |
| Total: 14 |
Summer
| ARP 484 | Clinical Internship (1) |
| Total: 1 |
Fall
| ADE 421 | Architectural Studio III (5) |
| ATE 451 | Building Systems I (3) |
| ATE 462 | Building Structures II (3) |
| Professional elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
Spring
| ADE 422 | Architectural Studio IV (5) |
| ATE 452 | Building Systems II (3) |
| Architectural history elective (3) | |
| Professional elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
| Option A upper-division total: 58 | |
| B.S.D. option A minimum total: 120 | |
| * | These courses may be completed before admission to the upper division. If already completed, a student may substitute an approved elective. |
Fall
| APH 100 | Introduction to Environmental Design HU, H (3) |
| ECE 100 | Introduction to Engineering Design (4) |
| ECN 112 | Microeconomic Principles SB (3) |
| or ECN 111 Macroeconomic Principles SB (3) | |
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition (3) |
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| Total: 17 |
Spring
| ADE 120 | Design Fundamentals I2 (3) |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition (3) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| PHY 121 | University Physics I: Mechanics S1/S2 (3) |
| PHY 122 | University Physics Laboratory I S1/S2 (1) |
| Total: 14 |
Fall
| ADE 221 | Design Fundamentals II2 (3) |
| APH 200 | Introduction to Architecture HU, G (3) |
| ECE 210 | Engineering Mechanics I: Statics (3) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| PHY 131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism S1/S22 (3) |
| PHY 132 | University Physics: Laboratory II S1/S22 (1) |
| Total: 17 |
Spring
| ADE 222 | Design Fundamentals III2 (3) |
| ANP 236 | Introduction to Computer Modeling N3 (3) |
| ECE 300 | Intermediate Engineering Design L1 (3) |
| ECE 312 | Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics (3) |
| MAT 274 | Elementary Differential Equations (3) |
| Total: 15 | |
| Option B lower-division total: 63 |
| 1 | Transfer credits are reviewed by the college and evaluated for admissibility to this curriculum. To be admissible, transfer courses must be equivalent in both content and level of offering. |
| 2 | Portfolio review is required for transfer studio work. Contact the School of Architecture for an appointment. |
Fall
| ADE 321 | Architectural Studio I (4) |
| APH 313 | History of Western Architecture I L2/HU1 (3) |
| ATE 353 | Architectural Construction (3) |
| AVC 301 | Architectural Communication (2) |
| Total: 12 |
Spring
| ADE 322 | Architectural Studio II (5) |
| ANP 331 | Analysis and Programming (3) |
| APH 314 | History of Western Architecture II L2/HU1 (3) |
| ECE 313 | Introduction to Deformable Solids (3) |
| Total: 14 |
Summer
| ARP 484 | Clinical Internship2 (2) |
| Total: 2 |
Fall
| ADE 421 | Architectural Studio III (5) |
| ATE 451 | Building Systems I (3) |
| ECE 351 | Engineering Materials (3) |
| Approved SB Elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
Spring
| ADE 422 | Architectural Studio IV (5) |
| ATE 452 | Building Systems II (3) |
| CEE 321 | Structural Analysis and Design (4) |
| ECE 380 | Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving N2 (3) |
| Total: 15 | |
| Option B upper-division total: 57 | |
| B.S.D. option B minimum total: 120 |
| 1 | These courses may be completed before admission to the upper division. If already completed, a student may request to substitute an approved elective. |
| 2 | Internship is done over the summer between the third and fourth year. |
Fall
| ADE 521 | Advanced Architectural Studio I (5) |
| ATE 553 | Building Systems III (3) |
| ATE 563 | Building Structures III (3) |
| Professional elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
Spring
| AAD 551 | Architectural Management I (3) |
| ADE 522 | Advanced Architectural Studio II (5) |
| APH 681 | Architectural Theory (3) |
| Professional elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
Fall
| AAD 552 | Architectural Management II (3) |
| ADE 621 | Advanced Architectural Studio III (5) |
| ANP 681 | Project Development (3) |
| Professional elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
Spring
| AAD 681 | Professional Seminar: Capstone (3) |
| ADE 622 | Advanced Architectural Studio IV (5) |
| Approved elective (3) | |
| Professional elective (3) | |
| Total: 14 | |
| Graduate division total: 56 | |
COURSES
Subject matter within the school is categorized in the following instructional areas.
Architectural Administration and Management. AAD courses focus on the organizational and management aspects of architectural practice, including management coordination, administrative procedures, ethics, legal constraints, and the economics of practice.
Architectural Design and Technology Studios. ADE courses require the synthesis of knowledge and understanding gained from other course work and develop an understanding of design theory and design skill through a series of comprehensive design projects. Students apply analytical methods, compare alternative solutions, and develop sophisticated technical and conceptual results.
Environmental Analysis and Programming. ANP courses develop the ability to analyze and program environmental and human factors as preconditions for architectural design using existing and emerging methods of evaluation and analysis.
Architectural Philosophy and History. APH courses develop an understanding of architecture as both a determinant and a consequence of culture, technology, needs, and behavior in the past and present. Studies are concerned with the theory as well as the rationale behind methods and results of design and construction. Case studies are both domestic and international.
Architecture Professional Studies. ARP courses provide students with off-campus opportunities, educational experience in group and individual studies relative to specific student interests, and faculty expertise, including summer internships and field trips.
Architectural Technology. ATE courses develop knowledge of the technical determinants, resources, and processes of architecture. These studies focus on the science and technology of design and construction, including materials, building systems, acoustics, lighting, structural systems, environmental control systems, computer applications to design and technology, and both passive and active solar systems. Emphasis is on measurable and quantifiable aspects.
Architectural Communication. AVC courses develop the student’s understanding of communication theory as it applies to architectural design and practice as well as skills in drawing, graphics, photography, presentation design, and the design process.
The courses required in the upper-division and graduate levels of the professional program are not open to nonmajors and students not admitted to the upper-division program.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty of the school of Architecture offer a Master of Architecture and a M.S. degree in Building Design. Also, a dual career program—Master of Architecture/Master of Business Administration, has been established in cooperation with the College of Business. For more information, see the Graduate Catalog.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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