Architecture/Interior Architecture (Foundation Unit) (ARIA)

Program Overview

The Architecture/Interior Architecture (Foundation Unit) program is a five-year curriculum leading to concurrent Bachelor's degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture. The program emphasizes studio-based learning, with students working on design projects in a collaborative setting. Students can apply for admission to the Interior Architecture program during their second year, and upon completion of the five-year program, they will receive both degrees.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Curriculum: The program consists of a five-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a concurrent Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree.
• Freshman Year:
• Fall Semester:
• Introduction to Architecture Design (ARCH 1010)
• Introduction to Architecture Design II (ARCH 1020)
• Careers in Design and Construction (ARCH 1000)
• Introduction to Digital Media (ARCH 1420)
• Visual Communication (ARCH 1060)
• General Physics I (PHYS 1500)
• English Composition I (ENGL 1100)
• English Composition II (ENGL 1120)
• Math (MATH 1120/1130 or MATH 1150 or MATH 1610)
• Spring Semester:
• History of World Architecture I (ARCH 2110)
• Environmental Controls I (ARCH 2210)
• Materials and Methods of Construction I (ARCH 3320)
• Structure of Buildings I (BSCI 2400)
• Sophomore Year:
• Fall Semester:
• Studio I (ARCH 2010)
• History of World Architecture II (ARCH 3110)
• Materials and Methods of Construction II (ARCH 4320)
• Core Social Science (3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
• Studio II (ARCH 2020)
• Environmental Controls II (ARCH 222)
• Dessein Electives (ARCH 3410)
• Elements of Interior Arch I (ARIA 2150)
• General Physics II (PHYS 1510)
• Junior Year:
• Fall Semester:
• Studio 4A Interior Architecture (ARIA 3020)
• Core Literature (Humanities) (3 credits)
• ARCH Seminar
• Structure of Buildings II (BSCI 3440)
• Spring Semester:
• Studio IV (ARCH 3020)
• Abroad or Rural Studio - Optional by Application
• Senior Year:
• Fall Semester:
• Studio V (ARCH 4010)
• Studio 6A Interior Architecture (ARIA 4020)
• Interior Architecture Thesis (ARIA 4030)
• Core Fine Arts (Humanities) (1 credits)
• Professional Practice (ARCH 4500)
• Spring Semester:
• Studio VI (ARCH 4010)
• Interior Architecture Thesis Research (ARIA 4080)
• Interior Architecture Professional Practice (ARIA 445)
• History of Urban Architecture (ARCH 4110)
• Core Humanities (3 credits)
• History and Theory of Interior Architecture (ARIA 468)
• Seminar in History and Theory (ARCH 3700)
• ARCH Seminar
• Fifth Year:
• Fall Semester:
• Studio VII (ARCH 5010)
• Thesis Studio (ARCH 5020)
• Thesis Research (ARCH 5990)
• World History II (Core Social Science) (3 credits)
• Core Humanities (Philosophy) (3 credits)
• Core Social Science (3 credits)
• World History I (Core Social Science) (3 credits)
• Achieve the Creed (UNIV 4AA0)
• Spring Semester:
• Urban Studio & Rural Studio, 1:1 Exchange Program-Optional by application

Assessment:

• Grading System: The program uses a traditional letter grading system, with grades of "SA" (Satisfactory), "U" (Unsatisfactory), and letter grades from A to F.
• Progression Requirements: To proceed to the beginning sequence of a design studio at third, fourth and fifth year levels, students must have completed all courses prior to that level or have the approval of the Academic Review Committee.
• Second D Grade: A student receiving a second D when repeating a required course will be reviewed for continuance in the program.
• GPA Requirements:
• Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for conditional acceptance into the ARIA concurrent degree program.
• Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in their ARIA studio coursework to proceed into the ARIA Summer Thesis Semester between Fourth and Fifth Year.

Teaching:

• Studio-Based Learning: The program emphasizes a studio-based learning environment, where students work on design projects in a collaborative setting.
• Faculty Expertise: The program is taught by a faculty with expertise in architecture, interior architecture, and related fields.
• Professional Guest Lecturers: The program also invites professional guest lecturers to share their experiences and insights with students.

Careers:

• Architecture:
• Architectural designer
• Project architect
• Urban designer
• Landscape architect
• Interior Architecture:
• Interior designer
• Space planner
• Furniture designer
• Exhibition designer

Other:

• Pre-Architecture Program: Incoming freshmen interested in pursuing the program need to apply as Pre-Architecture (PARC) majors.
• Summer Design or Foundation Unit: Students can participate in either the Summer Design or the Foundation Unit program to compete for their spot in the Professional Architecture Program.
• Transfer Students: Transfer students seeking admission into the program must apply as a Pre-Architecture major and participate in the Summer Design pathway.
• Professional Program: Students receiving a grade of D or F in any required course in the major will be reviewed for continuance in the program.
• Interior Architecture (ARIA) Program: Students can apply for admission to the Bachelor of Interior Architecture Program (ARIA) during their second year of the Professional Architecture Program.
• Concurrent Degrees: The ARIA student receives both the Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture after five years with one summer of study.