Architectural Studies
āThe School of Architecture and Design at Ā鶹AV is really committed to exposing us to as much as they can about the study and practice of architecture in our short time as students.ā
You should major in architectural studies if:
- You have a creative passion but also want a professional and technical career.
- You see ways of making functional things beautiful.
- You love building things and working with your hands.
- You enjoy working as part of a team.
Architecture majors at Ā鶹AV learn to communicate complex ideas by using visual, graphic, written, and verbal means. You will develop a core understanding of design principles, bring your designs to life, and learn to work collaboratively with others while negotiating conflicting demands of function, structure, technology regulations, and time.
The Ā鶹AV Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies is a pre-professional program leading to the Master of Architecture program. On completing the Master of Architecture program, you will have a degree and you will be on your way to .
Related Programs
Architecture at Ā鶹AV
What's Architectural Studies Like?
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Design studio work
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Hands-on learning
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Creative problem solving
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Presentations
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Visual communication
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Professional engagement
Learn to work within an interdisciplinary team to protect our coastline, capitalize on economic stability, or preserve history.
Architecture Program Features
Using Creativity to Make an Impact
Ā鶹AV students build homes in the community every year with the and Habitat for Humanity. Architecture majors earn academic credit for each course during the project while making tangible contributions to the local community. Engage in creative problem-solving with real-world impacts.
Travel Opportunities
Students travel across the U.S. each year for second-, third-, and fourth-year studio classes. Every summer, students from the School of Architecture & Design travel to Italy and France to study design, history, and culture through Study Abroad.
Internships
Work in a professional architecture setting during your third and fourth years in the architecture program. Talk to your advisor about potential internship opportunities in architecture firms or offices.
Organizations and Associations
Get involved on campus with an organization or association specifically for students of the School of Architecture and Design. Join the , the , or Tao Sigma Delta to make connections that will last a lifetime.
