Drexel University - The College of Media Arts and Design

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Catalog
2012-2013
UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE
catalog.drexel.edu
Table of Contents
About the College of Media Arts and Design: Undergraduate ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Undergraduate Programs .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Animation and Visual Effects ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Architecture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Dance ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Design & Merchandising ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Entertainment & Arts Management ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Fashion Design ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Film & Video ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Game Art and Production .................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Graphic Design ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Interactive Digital Media ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Interior Design ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Music Industry .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Photography .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Product Design ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Screenwriting and Playwriting .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
TV Production & Media Management .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Westphal Studies Program .................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Additional Minors ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Art History ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Digital Media - 3D Modeling and Animation ............................................................................................................................................................... 63
Digital Media - Interactive Media ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Fine Art ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Jazz and African-American Music .............................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Music ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Music Performance ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Music Theory and Composition .................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Performing Arts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Sustainabililty in the Built Environment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Television Industry and Enterprise ............................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Theatre ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Video Production ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Writing for the Media .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Certificate Program ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Dance Studies ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
About the College of Media Arts and Design: Graduate .................................................................................................................................................. 72
Graduate Programs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Arts Administration ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Digital Media ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Fashion Design ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Interior Architecture and Design ................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Television Management .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Certificate Program ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
Digital Media ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Undergraduate Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Advertising Design ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Animation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Architecture ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Art History ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
General Design Arts .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Dance .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Digital Media ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Design & Merchandising ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 94
Entertainment & Arts Management ............................................................................................................................................................................. 97
Environmental Graphic Design ................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Fashion Design ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Film Studies .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 102
Film & Video ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
Game Art & Production ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 107
Interior Design ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Music Industry Program ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 110
Music ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Photography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Performing Arts ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
Product Design .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Printing Technology Management ............................................................................................................................................................................ 122
Study Abroad - Performing Arts ............................................................................................................................................................................... 122
Screenwriting & Playwriting ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
Theatre ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 124
TV Industry & Enterprise .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
TV Information & Technology ................................................................................................................................................................................... 127
TV Production ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 127
TV Studies ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 130
Graphic Design ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 130
Visual Studies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 132
Web Development ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 135
WEST Studies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Web & Motion Graphic Design ................................................................................................................................................................................. 136
Graduate Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Arts Administration .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 138
Architecture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 140
Art History ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 141
Digital Media ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 141
Design and Merchandising ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 143
Fashion Design ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 144
Home Economics ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 145
Industrial Design ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 146
Television Management ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 147
Visual Studies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 147
Index ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 151
4 About the College of Media Arts and Design: Undergraduate
Media and Computer Science Requirements
Animation and Visual Effects
FMVD 110 Basic Shooting and Lighting 3.0
About the Program FMVD 206 Audio Production and Post 3.0
VSCM 240 Typography I 3.0
Bachelor of Science Degree: 185.0 quarter credits
SCRP 270 [WI] Screenwriting I 3.0
The Animation & Visual Effects major provides students with the Select one of the following Computer Science sequences: 6.0
technological, story-telling and design skills to succeed as animators and Computer Programming Option I
visual effects artists in the highly competitive entertainment and design
CS 280 Special Topics in Computer Science ( Introduction
worlds.
to Programming with Media: Python )
Animation and visual effects are no longer used only when creating CS 280 Special Topics in Computer Science (Computer
animation or big budget theatrical films. Today, these production Programming Fundamentals)
techniques are widely used in feature films, medical research, Computer Programming Option II
engineering, television, web content, the performing arts, corporate CS 171 Computer Programming I
communications and higher education. While an understanding of the
CS 172 Computer Programming II
multiple facets of digital media remains important to students’ educational
Digital Media Core Requirements
development, the depth and complexity of the field necessitates a rigorous
course of study specifically focused on animation and visual effects. ANIM 141 Computer Graphic Imagery 3.0
ANIM 211 Animation I 3.0
To best prepare students for the demands of careers in these cutting-
DIGM 100 Digital Design Tools 3.0
edge disciplines, they will pursue a foundation of design and technology,
DIGM 105 Overview of Digital Media 3.0
taking core courses in all aspects of digital media, completing a six
month co-op and delving into rigorous coursework in many areas of DIGM 110 Digital Spatial Visualization 3.0
specialization. Students will learn the underlying principles of animation, DIGM 223 Creative Concept Design 3.0
along with industry-standard software technology. The entire creative DIGM 250 Professional Practices 3.0
pipeline from storyboarding through modeling and animation is covered in-
DIGM 252 Multimedia Timeline Design 3.0
depth, allowing students to experience all aspects of production.
DIGM 350 [WI] Digital Storytelling 3.0
Additional Information DIGM 451 [WI] Explorations in New Media 3.0
To find out more about this major, visit the Westphal College’s Animation DIGM 475 [WI] Seminar: The Future of Digital Media 3.0
& Visual Effects Major (http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/ DIGM 492 Senior Project in Digital Media I 3.0
ANIM) page. DIGM 493 Senior Project in Digital Media II 3.0
DIGM 494 Digital Media Senior Project III 3.0
GMAP 260 Overview of Computer Gaming 3.0
Degree Requirements
WBDV 240 Web Authoring I 3.0
General Education Requirements WBDV 241 Vector Authoring I 3.0
ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0 Animation Requirements
ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0 ANIM 212 Animation II 3.0
ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0 ANIM 215 History of Animation 3.0
COM 230 Techniques of Speaking 3.0 ANIM 219 Digital Compositing 3.0
MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I 4.0 ANIM 247 Organic Modeling 3.0
PHYS 121 Physical Science for Design I 4.0 ANIM 314 Character Animation I 3.0
PHYS 122 Physical Science for Design II 4.0 ANIM 410 Visual Effects 3.0
UNIV A101 The Drexel Experience 2.0 ANIM 411 Advanced Animation 3.0
Arts and Humanities elective 3.0 Animation Electives
History (HIST) elective 3.0 Select two of the following: 6.0
Literature (ENGL) elective 3.0 ANIM 248 Advanced Lighting
Social Science electives 9.0 ANIM 315 Character Animation II
Free electives 24.0 ANIM 321 Immersive Animation
Art and Art History Requirements ANIM 388 Spatial Data Capture
ARTH 102 History of Art II: High Renaissance to Modern 3.0 ANIM 435 Technical Directing for Animation
ARTH 103 History of Art- Early to Late Modern 3.0
Total Credits 185.0
ARTH 300 [WI] History of Modern Design 3.0
VSST 108 Design I for Media 3.0
VSST 109 Design II for Media 3.0
VSST 110 Introductory Drawing 3.0
VSST 111 Figure Drawing I 3.0
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Sample Plan of Study DIGM 250 Professional Practices 3.0
DIGM 350 Digital Storytelling 3.0
Term 1 Credits [WI]
DIGM 100 Digital Design Tools 3.0 VSST 111 Figure Drawing I 3.0
DIGM 105 Overview of Digital Media 3.0 Term Credits 15.0
ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0 Term 8
PHYS 121 Physical Science for Design I 4.0 ANIM 314 Character Animation I 3.0
UNIV A101 The Drexel Experience 1.0 ARTH 300 History of Modern Design 3.0
VSST 110 Introductory Drawing 3.0 [WI]
Term Credits 17.0 DIGM 451 Explorations in New Media 3.0
Term 2 [WI]
DIGM 110 Digital Spatial Visualization 3.0 Free elective 3.0
ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0 Animation elective* 3.0
FMVD 110 Basic Shooting and Lighting 3.0 Term Credits 15.0
PHYS 122 Physical Science for Design II 4.0 Term 9
VSST 108 Design I for Media 3.0 ANIM 410 Visual Effects 3.0
UNIV A101 The Drexel Experience 1.0 Social Science elective 3.0
Term Credits 17.0 Arts and Humanities elective 3.0
Term 3
Animation elective* 3.0
ANIM 141 Computer Graphic Imagery 3.0
Free elective 3.0
DIGM 252 Multimedia Timeline Design 3.0
Term Credits 15.0
ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0
Term 10
MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I 4.0
ANIM 411 Advanced Animation 3.0
VSST 109 Design II for Media 3.0
DIGM 492 Senior Project in Digital Media I 3.0
Term Credits 16.0
Social Science elective 3.0
Term 4
Arts and Humanities elective 3.0
ANIM 211 Animation I 3.0
Free elective 3.0
DIGM 223 Creative Concept Design 3.0
Term Credits 15.0
GMAP 260 Overview of Computer Gaming 3.0
Term 11
WBDV 240 Web Authoring I 3.0
DIGM 493 Senior Project in Digital Media II 3.0
Computer Science (CS) sequence course* 3.0 Social Science elective 3.0
Term Credits 15.0 Free electives 9.0
Term 5 Term Credits 15.0
ANIM 212 Animation II 3.0 Term 12
ANIM 215 History of Animation 3.0 DIGM 494 Digital Media Senior Project III 3.0
ARTH 102 History of Art II: High Renaissance to Modern 3.0 DIGM 475 Seminar: The Future of Digital Media 3.0
COOP 101 Career Management and Professional 0.0 [WI]
Development Arts and Humanities elective 3.0
WBDV 241 Vector Authoring I 3.0 Free electives 6.0
Computer Science (CS) sequence course* 3.0 Term Credits 15.0
Term Credits 15.0 Total Credit: 185.0
Term 6
* See degree requirements (p. 4).
ANIM 219 Digital Compositing 3.0
ARTH 103 History of Art- Early to Late Modern 3.0
Architecture
FMVD 206 Audio Production and Post 3.0
SCRP 270 Screenwriting I 3.0
About the Program
[WI]
VSCM 240 Typography I 3.0 Bachelor of Architecture Degree (BArch): 227.0 quarter credits
Term Credits 15.0
The practice of architecture requires a unique skill set—creative
Term 7 thinking and aesthetic sensitivity balanced with technical knowledge,
ANIM 247 Organic Modeling 3.0 cultural understanding, and social responsibility. Critical thinking and
COM 230 Techniques of Speaking 3.0 communication skills are needed. Drexel’s Bachelor of Architecture
curriculum encompasses foundation courses in the applied and social
6 About the College of Media Arts and Design: Undergraduate
sciences, the humanities, and a wide range of professional architecture academic program part-time in the evening for four additional years. By
courses to prepare students for careers in architecture and related fields. combining work and study, Drexel students may be able to simultaneously
At the heart of the curriculum are the design studios where students are satisfy their required internship for licensure (IDP) while completing
challenged to apply their knowledge acquired from the above disciplines their professional degree, thus qualifying for the registration exam on
to consequential design problems. graduation in most jurisdictions.
Drexel’s work/study program is an experiential-based learning model that About the Part-time Evening Program
complements and provides an alternative to traditional full-time academic
The Part-Time Evening Option is one of only two part-time evening
architecture programs. The Drexel model provides a practical, high-quality
architectural programs in the United States, leading to an accredited
education to those students who seek early exposure to daily architectural
Bachelor of Architecture degree. Designed for non-traditional and transfer
practice as well as an affordable alternative to students who could not
students, this program offers all courses part-time in the evening, enabling
otherwise be able to enter the profession.
students to work full-time. The Evening Program sequence is seven
years, but transfer students with university-level design credits can reduce
At Drexel there are two paths to an accredited Bachelor of Architecture
its length by meeting specific program requirements through transcript
degree, serving two distinct populations: the 2+4 Option and the Part-
and portfolio review. All part-time evening courses are offered through
Time Evening Option.
Goodwin College of Professional Studies.
The Architecture Program’s advising guidelines (http://www.drexel.edu/
Both tracks of the Bachelor of Architecture program are accredited by the
westphal/undergraduate/ARCH/Curriculum/#c3) include scheduling
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). All Drexel architecture
guidelines, studio advancement requirements, and general studio policies.
students may be able to receive credit in the Intern Development Program
Accreditation (IDP) for work experience obtained before graduation, which is part of
most state licensure requirements.
In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from
an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. Additional Information
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (http://www.naab.org)
For more information, visit Architecture Program website. For advising
(NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional
and transfer information please review the Architecture Program’s
degree programs in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees:
curriculum page.
the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor
of Architecture. A program may be granted a 6-year, 3-year, or 2-year
Facilities
term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with
established educational standards. The Department’s offices, studios and teaching facilities are located on
the 4th floor f the URBN Center at 3501 Market Street. Additional teaching
Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may
facilities are located on the ground floor, on the 3rd floor and on the 3rd
consist of a pre-professional undergraduate degree and a professional
and 4th mezzanine levels of the same building.
graduate degree that, when earned sequentially, constitute an accredited
professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by Note: Architecture vs Architectural Engineering
itself, recognized as an accredited degree. Because Drexel University offers two programs with "architecture" in their
titles, it is useful to point out the significant differences between them:
Drexel University, Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design,
Department of Architecture + Interiors offers the following NAAB- • Architects design buildings to meet people’s spatial, organizational,
accredited degree program(s): and aesthetic needs; they also coordinate the building design process.
After earning a Bachelor of Architecture Degree, graduates become
2+4 Option: 6 year program (2 years full-time, 4 years part-time)
registered architects by completing the required work experience and
Bachelor of Architecture
state licensing examinations.
227.0 undergraduate quarter-term credits
• Architectural Engineers specialize in the design of engineering
Part-Time Evening Option: 7 year part-time program systems within buildings. Architectural Engineers earn Bachelor
Bachelor of Architecture of Science Degrees and become professional engineers with the
227.0 undergraduate quarter-term credits required experience and state examinations. Students whose
interests are focused on the technological and engineering aspects
Next accreditation visit for both tracks: 2018 of buildings should review Drexel’s major in Architectural Engineering
(http://catalog.drexel.edu/undergraduate/collegeofengineering/
About the 2+4 Option
architecturalengineering/#text) offered by the College of Engineering.
The 2+4 Option is an accelerated route designed for a small class of well-
prepared students entering directly from high school. In this program two
years of full-time coursework address the basic principles of architectural Degree Requirements (2 + 4 Option)
design and satisfy fundamental University core requirements in the arts
General Education Requirements
and sciences as well as those job-related skills that are needed for entry-
level professional positions. A comprehensive review of performance ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0
will take place after each year to ensure that students are making ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0
sufficient progress in all areas. After successfully completing the minimum ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0
requirements of the full-time phase, students find full-time employment in
MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I 4.0
the building industry, including architecture firms, while continuing their
MATH 102 Introduction to Analysis II 4.0
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PHIL 317 Ethics and Design Professions 3.0 Select three of the following: 9.0
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4.0 ARCH 341 Theories of Architecture I
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4.0 [WI]
UNIV A101 The Drexel Experience 2.0 ARCH 342 Theories of Architecture II
[WI]
Humanties electives 6.0
ARCH 346 History of Philadelphia Architecture
Social Science electives 9.0
[WI]
Free electives 24.0
ARCH 347 Summer Study Tour Abroad
Studios (must be taken in order)
[WI]
ARCH 101 Studio 1-A 4.5
ARCH 348 Studies in Vernacular Architecture
ARCH 102 Studio 1-B 4.5
ARCH 441 Urban Design Seminar I
ARCH 103 Studio 2-A 4.5
ARCH 421 Environmental Psychology & Design Theory
ARCH 104 * 4.5
Studio 2-B [WI]
ARCH 105 Studio 3-A 4.5 ARCH 442 Urban Design Seminar II
ARCH 106 Studio 3-B 4.5 ARCH 499 Special Topics in Architecture
ARCH 241 * 4.0 [WI]
Studio 4-1
Professional Electives
ARCH 242 Studio 4-2 4.0
Select three of the following: 9.0
ARCH 243 Studio 4-3 4.0
ARCH 135 Architectural Representation V-Advanced Methods
ARCH 351 * 4.0
Studio 5-1
ARCH 171 Design Build
ARCH 352 Studio 5-2 4.0
ARCH 431 Architectural Programming
ARCH 353 Studio 5-3 4.0
ARCH 432 The Development Process
ARCH 361 * 4.0
Studio 6-1
ARCH 451 Advanced Drawing
ARCH 362 Studio 6-2 4.0
ARCH 455 Computer Applications in Architecture I
ARCH 363 Studio 6-3 4.0
ARCH 456 Computer Applications in Architecture II
Thesis Sequence
ARCH 463 Emerging Architectural Technology
ARCH 496 * 8.0
Thesis I ARCH 464 Building Enclosure Design
ARCH 497 Thesis II 8.0 ARCH 465 Energy and Architecture
ARCH 498 Thesis III 8.0 ARCH 491 Advanced Topics in Architecture
Required Professional Courses (2 + 4 Option) ARCH 499 Special Topics in Architecture
ARCH 131 Architectural Representation I-Drawing Basics 3.0 [WI]
ARCH 132 Architectural Representation II-Drawing 3.0 An approved Construction Management (CMGT) course
ARCH 133 Architectural Representation III-Digital 4.0 Total Credits 227.0
ARCH 134 Architectural Representation IV-3D Modeling 4.0
* Prior to taking this course student must meet the Architecture
ARCH 141 Architecture and Society I 3.0
Program’s minimum studio advancement requirements. See the
ARCH 142 Architecture and Society II 3.0
Program’s Advising Guidelines for more details.
ARCH 143 Architecture and Society III 3.0
ARCH 161 Architectural Construction 3.0
ARCH 261 Environmental Systems I 3.0 Sample Plan of Study (2 + 4) Option
ARCH 262 Environmental Systems II 3.0
Freshman
ARCH 263 Environmental Systems III 3.0
Term 1 Credits
ARCH 335 Professional Practice I 3.0
ARCH 101 Studio 1-A 4.5
ARCH 336 Professional Practice II 3.0
ARCH 131 Architectural Representation I-Drawing Basics 3.0
CIVE 261 Materials and Structural Behavior I 3.0
ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0
CIVE 262 Materials and Structural Behavior II 3.0
MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I 4.0
CIVE 263 Materials and Structural Behavior III 3.0
UNIV A101 The Drexel Experience 1.0
History and Theory Electives
Term Credits 15.5
Select one of the following: 3.0
Term 2
ARCH 343 Theories of Architecture III
ARCH 102 Studio 1-B 4.5
ARCH 344 History of Modern Architecture I
ARCH 132 Architectural Representation II-Drawing 3.0
[WI]
ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0
ARCH 345 History of Modern Architecture II
MATH 102 Introduction to Analysis II 4.0
[WI]
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UNIV A101 The Drexel Experience 1.0 Term 9
Term Credits 15.5 ARCH 243 Studio 4-3 4.0
Term 3 CIVE 263 Materials and Structural Behavior III 3.0
ARCH 103 Studio 2-A 4.5 Term Credits 7.0
ARCH 133 Architectural Representation III-Digital 4.0 Term 10
ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0 Summer Quarter
Humanities elective 3.0 History/Theory elective 3.0
Free elective 3.0 Humanities elective 3.0
Term Credits 17.5 Professional elective 3.0
Term Credits 9.0
Fourth Year (Part-Time)
Sophomore
Term 4
* Studio 2-B 4.5 Term 11
ARCH 104
* Studio 5-1 4.0
ARCH 141 Architecture and Society I 3.0 ARCH 351
ARCH 161 Architectural Construction 3.0 ARCH 261 Environmental Systems I 3.0
PHYS 103 General Physics I 4.0 Term Credits 7.0
Free elective 3.0 Term 12
Term Credits 17.5 ARCH 352 Studio 5-2 4.0
Term 5 ARCH 262 Environmental Systems II 3.0
ARCH 105 Studio 3-A 4.5 Term Credits 7.0
ARCH 134 Architectural Representation IV-3D Modeling 4.0 Term 13
ARCH 142 Architecture and Society II 3.0 ARCH 353 Studio 5-3 4.0
PHYS 104 General Physics II 4.0 ARCH 263 Environmental Systems III 3.0
Free elective 3.0 Term Credits 7.0
Term Credits 18.5 Term 14
Term 6 Summer Quarter
ARCH 106 Studio 3-B 4.5 Two History/Theory electives 6.0
ARCH 143 Architecture and Society III 3.0 Social science elective 3.0
Social science elective 3.0 Term Credits 9.0
Free electives 6.0
Term Credits 16.5
Fifth Year (Part-Time)
Third Year (Part-Time)
Term 15
* Studio 6-1 4.0
ARCH 361
Term 7
ARCH 335 Professional Practice I 3.0
* Studio 4-1 4.0
ARCH 241 Free elective 3.0
CIVE 261 Materials and Structural Behavior I 3.0 Term Credits 10.0
Term Credits 7.0 Term 16
Term 8 ARCH 362 Studio 6-2 4.0
ARCH 242 Studio 4-2 4.0 ARCH 336 Professional Practice II 3.0
CIVE 262 Materials and Structural Behavior II 3.0 Social science elective 3.0
Term Credits 7.0 Term Credits 10.0
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Term 17 Free electives 24.0
ARCH 363 Studio 6-3 4.0 Studios (Must be taken in order)
PHIL 317 Ethics and Design Professions 3.0 ARCH 111 Studio 1-1 3.0
Term Credits 7.0 ARCH 112 Studio 1-2 3.0
Term 18 ARCH 113 Studio 1-3 3.0
Summer Quarter ARCH 121 * 3.0
Studio 2-1
Professional elective 3.0
ARCH 122 Studio 2-2 3.0
Free elective 3.0
ARCH 123 Studio 2-3 3.0
Term Credits 6.0
ARCH 231 * 3.0
Studio 3-1
ARCH 232 Studio 3-2 3.0
Sixth Year (Part-Time)
ARCH 233 Studio 3-3 3.0
ARCH 241 * 4.0
Studio 4-1
ARCH 242 Studio 4-2 4.0
ARCH 243 Studio 4-3 4.0
ARCH 351 * 4.0
Studio 5-1
ARCH 352 Studio 5-2 4.0
Term 19
ARCH 353 Studio 5-3 4.0
* Thesis I 8.0
ARCH 496 ARCH 361 * 4.0
Studio 6-1
History/Theory elective 3.0
ARCH 362 Studio 6-2 4.0
Term Credits 11.0
ARCH 363 Studio 6-3 4.0
Term 20
Thesis Sequence
ARCH 497 Thesis II 8.0
ARCH 496 * 8.0
Thesis I
Professional elective 3.0
ARCH 497 Thesis II 8.0
Term Credits 11.0
ARCH 498 Thesis III 8.0
Term 21
Required Professional Courses (Part-time Evening Option)
ARCH 498 Thesis III 8.0
ARCH 131 Architectural Representation I-Drawing Basics 3.0
Professional elective 3.0
ARCH 132 Architectural Representation II-Drawing 3.0
Term Credits 11.0
ARCH 133 Architectural Representation III-Digital 4.0
Total Credit: 227.0
ARCH 134 Architectural Representation IV-3D Modeling 4.0
* Prior to taking this course student must meet program’s minimum ARCH 141 Architecture and Society I 3.0
studio advancement requirements. Confirm with the Architecture ARCH 142 Architecture and Society II 3.0
Department (http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/ARCH) ARCH 143 Architecture and Society III 3.0
and their advising guidelines for more details.
ARCH 161 Architectural Construction 3.0
** See degree requirements (p. 6).
ARCH 261 Environmental Systems I 3.0
ARCH 262 Environmental Systems II 3.0
ARCH 263 Environmental Systems III 3.0
Degree Requirements (Part-time Evening
ARCH 335 Professional Practice I 3.0
Option)
ARCH 336 Professional Practice II 3.0
General Education Requirements CIVE 261 Materials and Structural Behavior I 3.0
ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0 CIVE 262 Materials and Structural Behavior II 3.0
ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0 CIVE 263 Materials and Structural Behavior III 3.0
ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0 History and Theory Electives
MATH 181 Mathematical Analysis I 3.0 Select one of the following: 3.0
MATH 182 Mathematical Analysis II 3.0 ARCH 343 Theories of Architecture III
MATH 183 Mathematical Analysis III 3.0 ARCH 344 History of Modern Architecture I
PHIL 317 Ethics and Design Professions 3.0 [WI]
PHYS 182 Applied Physics I 3.0 ARCH 345 History of Modern Architecture II
PHYS 183 Applied Physics II 3.0 [WI]
PHYS 184 Applied Physics III 3.0 Select three of the following: 9.0
Humanities electives 6.0 ARCH 341 Theories of Architecture I
[WI]
Social Science electives 9.0