Architecture (M.ARCH2)
About NAAB Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=https://www.academyart.edu/"https:////www.wscuc.org///">About WSCUC Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>For information on the Architecture Registration Exam (ARE) and Intern Development Program (IDP) requirements go to: www.ncarb.org<\/p><p>The NAAB accredited Master of Architecture is a holistic professional program offered in two tracks. Dedicated to the relationship of theory, up to date technical developments, advanced architectural design and the practice of making and building, the program has an exceptional profile. Through knowledgeable and practicing faculty, we enable our students to become responsible leaders in their field, who have the skills to envision, design and construct a desirable and viable future, and therefore actively contribute towards the evolution of society.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Applicants who graduate from a NAAB-accredited 5 year B.ARCH program or equivalent are eligible for MA-ARH I (36 units). Final placement will be determined after portfolio review.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n<li>Applicants who graduate from a 4 or 5 year non-NAAB-accredited Bachelor’s program in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Engineering are eligible for MA-ARH I (36 units). Final placement will be determined after transcripts and portfolio review.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n<li>Applicants who graduate with an unrelated undergraduate degree will be placed into the MA-ARH II (60 units).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n<li>Applicants interested in Architectural licensure in the United States should consider the NAAB-Accredited M.Arch program. This might also apply to international students when their country of origin requires a professionally accredited degree (NAAB or equivalent) in order to obtain an architecture license in this country. <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><strong>Track 1 and Track 2 Placement<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Both the 63-unit and 87-unit degree program tracks are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole authority for accredited professional degree programs for architecture in the United States. We have an open enrollment policy and operate on a rolling admissions basis. A portfolio is required for applications to the School of Architecture. The Graduate School of Architecture at the Academy of Art University is unique in that there are many advanced standing options for applicants with a background in architecture or a related field. The advanced standing is determined on an individual basis through a portfolio review and transcript evaluation.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Note for English as a Second Language Students:<\/strong> All placement into architecture classes is pending ESL evaluation, ESL 604 placement necessary to start architecture classes. We do not require a TOEFL test but all placement into architecture classes is pending ESL evaluation, ESL 604 placement necessary to start architecture classes.<\/p>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Design:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate development of design exploration and understanding throughout the program<\/li><\/ul><p>Visual Communication:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Visually communicate ideas through hand sketching\/ drawing, including hand drawn concept sketches, design process sketches and diagrams<\/li>\t<li>Visually communicate ideas through architectural drawings (digital or otherwise): site plan, plan, section, elevation, and 3D representation<\/li>\t<li>Produce accurate physical models of design ideas<\/li><\/ul><p>Written Communication:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Effectively summarize the project and process in a well-crafted proposal and thesis book<\/li><\/ul><p>Presentation Skills:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Professionally present the thesis proposal and final project<\/li><\/ul><p>Building Systems, Materials and Methods:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate understanding of material systems and construction details<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate understanding of building systems (including structural systems, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems)<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate understanding of environmental control systems<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate understanding of building codes and accessibility<\/li>\t<li>Apply sustainability concepts in their project<\/li><\/ul><p>Thesis Proposal Development:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Clearly define the mission of their project<\/li>\t<li>Present research that defines the need and desirability of the project<\/li>\t<li>Provide a profile of the user group<\/li>\t<li>Comprehensively define and analyze the proposed site area and its context<\/li>\t<li>Present and analyze relevant precedents for the project<\/li>\t<li>Develop a general project concept related to the site analysis and program<\/li>\t<li>Effectively present the suitability of the proposed program on the proposed site<\/li>\t<li>Produce a spatial\/ functional program online<\/li><\/ul><p>Thesis Project:<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce a comprehensive architectural and building solution to the mission statement<\/li><\/ul>"}}"
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