Architectural Studies

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Requirements

Description

The concentration in architectural studies at The Design School provides an overview of architecture throughout history while focusing on architectural design, and it provides students opportunities to explore and apply architectural thinking.

Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 9 of upper division hours for this concentration.
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required to complete this concentration.
To enhance understanding of the subject matter, some of the designated courses are sequential in nature and require certain prerequisites. Consequently, students should carefully note the semester in which these particular courses are offered. All designated courses for the concentration in design studies are lecture courses.

Architecture Project (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
ARC 101: Architecture Project I (3)
ARC 102: Architecture Project II (3)

Architecture of Architecture (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
ARC 111: Architecture of Architecture I (3)
ARC 112: Architecture of Architecture II (3)

Upper Division Architecture Electives -- 9 credit hours
APH 494: Frank Lloyd Wright (3)
APH 494: Peter Zumthor (3)
APH 494: The Image of Rome (3)
ARC 301: Architecture Project V (3)
ARC 302: Architecture Project VI (3)
ARC 330: World and Western Architecture for Nonmajors (HU & H & G) or ARC 331: World and Western Architecture I ((L or HU) & G & H) (3)
ARC 332: World and Western Architecture II ((L or HU) & G & H) (3)
ARC 394: Architecture Bootcamp (3)
ARC 394: Special Topics (3)
ARC 431: Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism 1970 to the Present (HU & H) (3)
ARC 434: Great Cities ((L or HU) & H) (3)
ARC 436: Charles and Ray Eames (HU) (3)
ARC 494: Special Topics (3)
ARC Upper Division Elective (3-9)

Architecture Elective -- 3 credit hours
APH 494: Frank Lloyd Wright (3)
APH 494: Peter Zumthor (3)
APH 494: The Image of Rome (3)
ARC 101: Architecture Project I or ARC 102: Architecture Project II (3)
ARC 111: Architecture of Architecture I or ARC 112: Architecture of Architecture II (3)
ARC 201: Architecture Project III (3)
ARC 202: Architecture Project IV (3)
ARC 301: Architecture Project V (3)
ARC 302: Architecture Project VI (3)
ARC 330: World and Western Architecture for Nonmajors (HU & H & G) or ARC 331: World and Western Architecture I ((L or HU) & G & H) (3)
ARC 332: World and Western Architecture II ((L or HU) & G & H) (3)
ARC 394: Architecture Bootcamp (3)
ARC 394: Special Topics (3)
ARC 431: Contemporary Architecture and Urbanism 1970 to the Present (HU & H) (3)
ARC 434: Great Cities ((L or HU) & H) (3)
ARC 436: Charles and Ray Eames (HU) (3)
ARC 494: Special Topics (3)
ARC Elective (3)

IDS Core Course Information

All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None

IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area

Context courses (6 credit hours)

Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU

Application courses (3 credit hours)

Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
IDS 302: Integration Skills
IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
IDS 484: Elective Internship

Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu

How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa

Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.

YEAR

2023-24

CAMPUS

Tempe

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

ARAPHEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

480‐965‐4495
Find your Herberger Lead Advisor at: http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/students/undergrad/advising.php
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
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