Program Overview
Montana State University's Environmental Design program prepares students for careers in architecture, set design, and furniture design. The curriculum emphasizes scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and architectural design thinking. Graduates are equipped for entry-level positions or further study in architecture. The program also provides a foundation for pursuing a Master of Architecture degree and becoming a licensed architect.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Environmental Design program at Montana State University is designed to prepare students for a Master of Architecture program and a career as a professional architect. The program's curriculum focuses on scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and high-level architectural design thinking.
- Freshman Year:
- ARCH 121IA - Introduction to Design (3 credits)
- ARCH 151RA - Design Fundamentals I (4 credits)
- M 151Q - Precalculus or M 171Q - Calculus I (4 credits)
- University Core (3 credits)
- PHSX 205 - College Physics I or PHSX 220 - Physics I with Calculus (4 credits)
- Sophomore Year:
- ARCH 152IA - Design Fundamentals II (4 credits)
- ARCH 253 - Architectural Design I (5 credits)
- ARCH 261 - Architectural Graphics I (3 credits)
- ARCH 322IA - World Architecture I (3 credits)
- University Core (3-6 credits)
- ARCH 241 - Building Construction I (3 credits)
- ARCH 262 - Arch Graphics II (3 credits)
- ARCH 254 - Architectural Design II (5 credits)
- ARCH 323IA - World Architecture II (3 credits)
- Junior Year:
- ARCH 331 - Environmental Controls I (4 credits)
- ARCH 363 - Architectural Graphics III (3 credits)
- ARCH 343 - Architectural Structures I (4 credits)
- ARCH 355 - Architectural Design III (5 credits)
- ARCH 332 - Environmental Controls II (4 credits)
- ARCH 340 - Building Construction II (4 credits)
- ARCH 344 - Architectural Structures II (4 credits)
- ARCH 356 - Architectural Design IV (5 credits)
- Senior Year:
- Non-Architecture Electives (3 credits)
- University Core (3 credits)
- ARCH 431 - Sustainability in Architecture (Online Course) (3 credits)
- ARCH Option Studios (5-12 credits)
- ARCH 413 - Professional Practice (3 credits)
- ARCH 457 - Architectural Design V (5 credits)
Careers:
Graduates of the Environmental Design program at Montana State University are prepared for careers as architects, set designers, and furniture designers. The program also provides students with the foundation they need to pursue a Master of Architecture degree and become a licensed architect.