Architecture is a social art concerned with fine
building. It was Vitruvius, a Roman architect, who proposed a number
of tests to determine whether a building might aspire to be called
architecture. Two were based on science and reason, one on artistry
and subjective judgement. These tests, as redefined somewhat in
the 17th century, are:
firmness - or structural soundness, the quality that allows
a building to stand erect and protect its occupants from the
injuries
of
climate and their fellows;
commodity - or convenience, that the accommodations
shall have rooms of a size adequate to their function, arranged
in a correct
sequence,
and with adequate natural light and ventilation;
delight -
the ability to please the eye and the senses, possessing beauty
that will give a sense of emotional
well-being and delight to the building's occupants.
This Concentration requires a familiarity with the following
topic areas and will lay a foundation for more advanced study in
architecture within an accredited degree program:
- Courses in Aesthetics, a) exploring the nature
of space and spatial enclosure using hard and soft materials,
b) looking at basic design theory - scale, proportion, light
and shade, etc., c) the design of simple structures and interiors,
d) the relationships between buildings and their contextural
environment, whether these be in rural, suburban, or city situations.
- Aesthetics and Human Experience,
a) relating spatial experience to the needs of
human beings in a complex modern society, b) the
social and psychological aspects of space.
- History of
Architecture,
a) introduction to
the history of building,
b) its relationship
to the aspirations
and practical needs
of various societies
in history, c) overview
of the history of
architectural taste
as represented in
the various styles.
- Interior
Planning
and
the
Space
Economics,
a)
the
physical
dimensions
of
people,
b)
functional
standards
that
allow
adequate
space
for
furnishings
and
equipment,
c)
relating
spaces
to
functions
and
functions
to
the
convenience
of
a
larger
organizational
whole.
- Study
of
the
Equipment
of
Buildings,
a)
lighting,
b)
heating,
c)
ventilation,
d)
insulation,
e)
codes
that
regulate
equipment
and
installations.
- Architectural
Structures
and
Building
Stability,
a)
courses
in
mathematics
sufficient
to
perform
basic
calculations
relative
to
acquiring
a
familiarity
with
the
strength
of
materials
and
an
understanding
of
simple
structures,
b)
introduction
to
the
basic
techniques
of
construction
of
buildings
and
landscape
elements,
c)
understanding
the
physical
and
aesthetic
properties
of
materials
used
in
buildings
and
landscapes,
d)
familiarity
with
the
building
codes.
This course is a preparation for future concentrated study in
an accredited school of architecture. Employment opportunities
are varied, they can be found in the architect's office in general
practice where a variety of building types and conditions are encountered.
Some architects, however, prefer to specialize, for example, in
historic building preservation, in public housing, or in hospital
or library planning. Some city, state and federal agencies have
architects regulating publicly funded building; some will regulate
building design in sensitive environmental areas.
Suggested Curriculum - Junior Year
Senior Year
Fall
Semester
|
Credits
|
| Hist 382 City in Modern U.S. (HSD) |
3 |
| CE 240* Statics |
3 |
| Arthis 531* 19thC Architecture |
3 |
| Psych 360 Social Psychology (SB) |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Total
Credits
|
15
|
Spring
Semester
|
Credits
|
| Hist 385 Modern Boston (HSD) |
3 |
| CE 241* Strength of Materials |
3 |
| Arthis 532* 20thC Architecture |
3 |
| Wdtech 390B Bldg.Mat.Technology |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Total
Credits
|
15
|
General notes:
- All courses must be taken for credit and *courses
in the sequence noted above
- All courses noted* are required and cannot be
waived or substituted. The only exception being
that the same course has been taken, within the last
4 years, with the same instructor, with a minimum
grade of C; All courses in this category must be
passed with a minimum grade of C.
- substitution of other courses (ie those not starred) is permitted,
provided they are selected from the list of Supplementary Courses.
- Electives may be used for Internships in both semesters
of your Senior year, provided a) you have an overall cumulative
average of 3.0; b) your internship has the approval
of your Advisor and ED director; c) you sign the necessary
Independant Study Contract.
- In this Concentration it is strongly recommended that
you use your Elective options in taking Studio Design
Courses in either Architecture or Landscape Design.
Reserve the Dec-Jan Intersession and the long summer
vacation for obtaining an Internship experience.
- History of Architecture is an essential component
of an architectural education. Should these courses
not be offered in Art History at this university then
equivalent courses must be sought in the 5-College
area.
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