Advanced Studio Elective

Catalog description

Advanced level graduate studio design courses, characterized by architectural problems of varying scale and complexity, require solutions that are thorough in their conception, development, and execution. Approximately 4-8 studio sections are offered each semester, each with a unique focus as determined by individual faculty teaching these studios. These various sections offer a range of topics and projects which explore a variety of architectural issues and areas of research. Examples include: aesthetic, cultural, and symbolic issues, housing, community design, urban design, historic preservation, and design/build. Students choose elective studios that suit their interests, needs, and goals, in order to focus their studies while gaining experience within a broader cultural and disciplinary field. This concentration develops areas of expertise beneficial to future professional growth.