Curriculum: 2012-2013

BFA Architectural Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits of undergraduate-level coursework may be transferred. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.

Prospective students seeking admission for fall 2013 or later should refer to the 2013–2014 curriculum.

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLEN 1020 Critical Reading & Writing 1 3 -
PLEN 1021 Critical Reading & Writing 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
  18 18
Sophomore Year F S
PUAD 2001 Design Studio 1 5 -
PUAD 2002 Design Studio 2 - 5
PUAD 2013 Elements of Space, Tectonics, and Surface 3 -
PUAD 2400 Materials: Methods and Intentions - 3
PUAD 2021 Representation and Analysis 1 3 -
PUAD 2023 Representation and Analysis 2 - 3
PLSD 2324 History of World Architecture 1: Lec 0 -
PLSD 2325 History of World Architecture 1: Rec 3 -
PLSD 2326 History of World Architecture 2: Lec - 0
PLSD 2327 History of World Architecture 2: Rec - 3
PLDS 2500 Intro to Design Studies: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 2501 Intro to Design Studies: Recitation 3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  17 17
Junior Year F S
PUAD 3001 Design Studio 3 6 -
PUAD 4002 Design Studio 4 - 6
PUAD 3030 Architecture & Energy: Lecture 3 -
PUAD 3031Architecture & Energy: Recitation 0 -
PUAD 3032 Nature, Culture, Design 3 -
SCE Electives
- 6
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
PLDS 3500 Global Issues in Design: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 3501Global Issues in Design: Recitation 3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  18 15
Senior Year F S
PUAD 4001Design Studio 5 6 -
PUAD 4003 Design Studio 6 - 6
PUAD 4021Portfolio Preparation 1 -
SCE Electives
3 3
Senior Seminar
- 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (300 level)
3 -
Liberal Arts Electives
3 3
  16 15
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/BFA Architectural Design Program

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
LFYW 1000 Lang First Year Writing 4 -
LFYW 1500 Lang First Year Writing - 4
  19 19
Second Year F S
PUAD 2001 Design Studio 1 5 -
PUAD 2002 Design Studio 2 - 5
PUAD 2013 Elements of Space, Tectonics, and Surface 3 -
PUAD 2021 Representation and Analysis 1 3 -
PUAD 2023 Representation and Analysis 2 - 3
PLSD 2324 History of World Architecture 1: Lec 0 -
PLSD 2325 History of World Architecture 1: Rec 3 -
PLSD 2326 History of World Architecture 2: Lec - 0
PLSD 2327 History of World Architecture 2: Rec - 3
Lang Seminars 4 8
  18 19
Third Year F S
PUAD 3001 Design Studio 3 6 -
PUAD 4002 Design Studio 4 - 6
PUAD 2400 Materials: Methods and Intentions - 3
Lang Seminars 12 8
  18 17
Fourth Year F S
PUAD 4001Design Studio 5 6 -
PUAD 3030 Architecture & Energy: Lecture 3 -
PUAD 3031Architecture & Energy: Recitation 0 -
PUAD 3032 Nature, Culture & Design 3 -
SCE Electives
- 3
Lang Seminars 8 16
  20 19
Fifth Year F S
PUAD 4003 Design Studio 6 - 6
SCE Electives
11 -
Lang Seminars 8 8
  19 14
TOTAL CREDITS 180

Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.


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