Program Overview

University of Michigan Programs

The University of Michigan offers a range of programs in various fields, including architecture and urban planning.

Academics

The university's academic programs are divided into several categories:

• Undergraduate
  • Architecture
  • Urban Technology
  • Architecture Minor
  • Real Estate Development Minor
• Graduate
  • Architecture
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Dual Degrees
  • Certificates
• Post-Professional
  • Digital & Material Technologies
  • Urban Design
  • Ph.D. in Architecture
  • Ph.D. in Urban & Regional Planning
• Pre-College
  • ArcPrep
  • ArcStart
• Continuing Education
  • Online and Continuing Education

Course Details

One of the courses offered is ARCH 255, Section 1, which focuses on digital imaging as the generator of architectural ideas, formal variation, and organizational logic.

Course Description

This studio course develops principles of abstract design thinking by working between 2D raster-based software and 3D digital modeling software.

Learning Objectives

The course covers:

• Introduction to physical and digital relationships
• Exploring productive relationships between 2D image and 3D form
• Introduction to texture mapping
• Introduction to rendering and animation
• Introduction to 2D image making

Software Requirements

The course requires:

• Rhinoceros 3D
• Adobe Photoshop

Research and Facilities

The university has various research initiatives and facilities, including:

• Research and Creative Practice
  • Initiatives, Research Clusters and Labs
  • Facilities
  • Resources
• Projects and Publications
  • Faculty Projects
  • Faculty Publications
• Facilities
  • Art and Architecture Building
  • Digital Fabrication and Robotics Lab
  • Taubman Visualization Lab
  • Wood Shop, Metals Lab, Computer Lab
  • Printing Lab
  • Liberty Research Annex

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is a part of the University of Michigan, located at 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.