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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018

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AC 421

AC 428

AC 499

BA 201

BA 372

EC 202

MA 207

Architectural Studies

Bachelor of Arts

William G. Holt III and Pamela Venz, Program Coordinators

The architectural studies major combines visual design with historical, analytical, and

theoretical approaches to the study of architecture as an art form that impacts social and

community development. The major is designed to provide a foundational understanding

of architecture as a multidiscipline pursuit with both classroom and real-world

experiences. Graduates of the major will be prepared to further their studies in post-

graduate architecture and/or urban design and planning programs as well as a variety of

other fields which focus on art and/or community development.

Upon completion of the architectural studies major, students will be able to

apply analytical skills related to architectural history and design and urban

planning

integrate interdisciplinary approaches to architectural design and urban planning

identify and communicate the relationship between architecture, urban planning

and community development

apply design principles and tools to architecture and urban spaces

Major Requirements

The following courses are required (15 units):

AR 111

AR 112

AR 150

AR 311

AR 312

AR 372

AR 397

AR 473

ARH 215 or ARH 216

ARH 400 (when focused on an architectural topic)

MA 231

PH 121

THA 310