16 courses with the subject ARTA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARTA 2240A Global Chronicle of Architecture3
Fall Only A study of designs in world architecture and urbanism from pre-history to the twentieth century. Lectures and dialogs address questions of program, spatial composition, structure, technology, iconography, and culture context for the exemplars considered. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
(Spring Only) This course provides an overview of Western architecture and some landscape architecture, from the Renaissance in early 15th century up to the 20th century. The emphasis will be on the culture content of architecture and the meanings, ideas, and uses of architecture during the periods covered. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 2435Principles for Natural Systems in Architecture3
This course will discuss natural and architectural systems’ interactions, and will examine how the effects of the sun, wind, and natural light influence buildings. It will also cover energy-efficient architectural design, and site planning techniques to meet the needs of people for thermal comfort in planned environments. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 2430 (Spring Only) This course is an introduction to foundational digital media for architectural design. It includes 2-D documentation, 3-D modeling, 4-D media renderings, and techniques; this is a project-based course. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 2445Fundamentals of Structures and Materials3
(Spring Only) An introduction to building structures and materials, investigating the characteristics, appearance, environmental effects, and performance of materials. It explores both the quantitative and qualitative analysis of structural construction components. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 2435 This preparatory studio course allows for the study of the relationship between the environment and built form. It explores solar orientation, weather, topography, foliage, and constructed context in relationship to user needs as factors for design proposals. Emphasis will be placed on design fundamentals and best practices of architectural statements. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 3625Design Essentials and Form in Architecture3
ARTA 3615 , ARTA 2440 An architectural design studio looking at the connections between concept and form. It investigates criteria such as composition and precedent as factors for creating, developing, and defending architectural form. This course will also focus on sketching and modeling utilizing digital technology. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTF 2320 . This course provides an examination of wood and steel structures. It incorporates the design and analysis of beams, columns, and connections employing building codes and national design standards. Other focus areas comprise a review of structural analysis and the structural loads determination, including gravity, wind, and seismic loads. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 3705 . This course includes an examination of concrete structures, including the design and analysis of beams, columns, slabs, and steel reinforcement utilizing building codes and national design standards. Other focus areas include concrete material properties, concrete mix design, and demonstrate activities associated with testing concrete and steel reinforcement. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 3715 . Innovative programs in architectural design, with options in, but not limited to, urban design, architectural technology, computational design, ecology, culture, and representation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 4725 . Innovative programs in architectural design, with options including, but not limited to, urban design, architectural technology, computational design, ecology, culture, and representation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTV 2250 . This course progresses computation in architecture by explaining the strengths and weaknesses of various kinds of computing and their role in design. It covers advanced 3D modeling, basic parametric studies, basic scripting, and the importance of digital inquiry by introducing computational concepts, their history, and their relationship to design and architecture. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 4745 . This course fosters the use of advanced digital tools, digital fabrication, advanced visualization techniques, scripting, as well as parametric and building information modeling tools. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
ARTA 3705 . This course allows students to explore and apply the qualitative principles and theory of building construction to the design process. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
