Design and Communication
102abL Architectural Design I (4-4, FaSpSm) Introduction to principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects. Staff.
105L Fundamentals of Design Communication (2) Visual communication techniques applicable to the design of the built environment; drawing, photography, modeling. Staff.
202abL Architectural Design II (6-6, FaSpSm) Continuing development of principles and processes: sequence of projects selected to broaden awareness of design issues at various scales in the urban context. Prerequisite: ARCH 102abL or departmental approval. Staff.
205abL Building Science I (4-4, FaSp) The process and communication of building design: physical building shell, systems for structure, enclosure, and space ordering. Prerequisite: CE 105. Koenig.
302L Architectural Design III (6, Fa) Special integrative semester: comprehensive project requiring accountability for the full range of factors presented thus far in the curriculum. Prerequisite: 202bL or departmental approval. Dimster, Staff.
305abL Building Science II (4-4, FaSp) The design of a building as a complex of interacting systems; relations of subsystems; influences of production and marketing on design. Prerequisite: 205abL. Tyler.
402abcL Architectural Design IV (6-6-6-6, FaSpSm) Selected areas of specialization; four projects chosen with advisement from a variety of studio offerings that concentrate on different areas of vital concern. Prerequisite: 302L or departmental approval. Morland, Staff.
405abL Building Science III (4-4, FaSp) Design of building systems as an experimental process. Prerequisite: 305abL. Vergun.
420 Visual Communication and Graphic Expression (3, Fa) An Exploratory study of fundamental and innovative visual communication principles and graphic expression techniques to facilitate the design inquiry process for architects. Prerequisites: ARCH 302L. Morland.
422 Architectural Photography (2, FaSp) Perceiving and documenting the built environment through the perspective and frame of the camera. Abilities with 35mm and large format cameras, lighting, and black and white lab techniques will be developed. Recommended preparation: knowledge of 35mm camera. Staff, Arden.
423 Light, Color and the Character of Material (2, FaSp) Color theory, constructed drawings, constructed shadows, descriptive geometry, constructed perspective drawing, and layered wash techniques lead to experimentation with methods representing materiality and construction in design projects. Prerequisite: ARCH 105L. Staff, Buckley.
430 Design Teaching Methods (2, FaSp) The teaching of architectural design is introduced through readings, seminar discussions, and the observation of teaching in action. In addition to a one hour per week seminar, each student will participate in a design practicum. Prerequisite: ARCH 302L. Coleman.
501 Thesis Preparation (2, Sp) Development of a thesis statement and a comprehensive base of information relevant to the Bachelor of Architecture thesis project. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ARCH 402dL
502L Architectural Design V (6, Sp) Final individual comprehensive project under the guidance of a faculty advisor, to demonstrate architectural knowledge, skills, and professional interests and goals. Prerequisite: 402dL. Lagreco.
505ab Graduate Architecture Design (6-6, FaSp) Emphasis on comprehensive architectural design; attention to theories and skills appropriate for practice in contemporary urban conditions. Open to graduate architecture majors only. Prerequisite: a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture or its equivalent; recommended preparation: six semesters of architecture design.
598abzL Landscape Architecture Directed Design Research (4-8-0, FaSpSm) Directed design research options for the Master of Landscape Architecture degree. Credit on acceptance of research project.
605abL Graduate Architecture Design (8-8, FaSp) Development of advanced skills and theoretical knowledge about urban architectural issues: a: a series of projects emphasizing the interaction between general principles and local sites; b: a major urban project in Los Angeles.
693abzL M.Arch. Thesis, Option I (4-8-0, FaSpSm) Directed research option for the Master of Architecture degree. Credit on acceptance of research project Graded IP/CR/Nc.
695abzL M. Arch. Thesis, Option II (4-8-0, FaSpSm) Design thesis for the Master of Architecture degree. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
697abczL M.L.Arch. Thesis, Option I (3-3-6-0) Field studies and thesis for the M.L.Arch. degree. Credit on completion of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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