Degrees & Programs Degrees :: M.ARCH I - Graduate
First Professional Degree Program
The Master of Architecture Program (M.Arch I) is structured as a professional degree program for students who have already received a previous college degree. It leads to the degree of Master of Architecture, and, because of the student’s previous education and maturity, requires a level of accomplishment beyond that of the average undergraduate student. Requirements for admission and for the quality of work are accordingly higher.
The student’s first experience with design education is the summer program, specially structured for students with previous college work. This twelve-week program is fast-paced and rigorous, with lecture courses introducing the student to issues in both technology and design, and with an intensive design studio, and with an emphasis on the rich possibilities of the City of New Orleans and the region as a design stimulus.
Core Curriculum and Electives:
Year One: Summer
DSGN 101 Architecture Studio 4
DSGN 102 Architecture Studio 4
AVSM 101 Visual Media I 2
ADGM 101 Digital Media I 2
AHST 101 Survey – Ancient to Modern 3
ATCS 101 Technological Systems I 3
Semester Total 18
Year One: Fall
DSGN 210 Architecture Studio 6
ADGM 310 Digital Media II 3
AHST 322 History of Arch. II: Modern 3
ATCS 310 Technological Systems II 3
Architecture Elective 3
Semester Total 18
Year One: Spring
DSGN 220 Architecture Studio 6
ADGM 320 Digital Media III 3
AHST 411 History/Theory I: Contemporary Issues 3
ATCS 320 Structure Technology III 3
Architecture or Urban Studies Elective 3
Semester Total 18
Year Two: Fall
DSGN 310/410 Architecture Studio 6
AHST Advanced History/Theory Elective 3
ATCS 410 Integrated Technologies I 3
APFC 410 Professional Concerns I 3
ADGM Advanced Digital Elective 3
Semester Total 18
Year Two: Spring
DSGN 320 Comprehensive Studio 6
AHST 420 History/Theory II: Case Studies 3
ATCS 420 Integrated Technologies II 3
APFC 420 Professional Concerns II: BIM 3
ADGM 410 Digital Media IV: Digital Fabrication 3
Semester Total 18
Year Three: Fall
DSGN 510 Thesis Research Studio 6
ATCS Advanced Technology Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Semester Total 15
Year Three: Spring
DSGN 520 Thesis Studio 6
APFC Advanced Professional Concerns Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Semester Total 15
Total 120
Summer Field Work
So students may acquire practical experience within the profession of architecture, the school requires two twelve-week periods of summer employment in an architect’s office prior to graduation. This internship experience can be fulfilled by work in an architect’s office or in the endeavors of related professional concerns. Masters students generally complete their field work after Year One and Year Two.
To receive credit for summer work, students must complete a form available in the school office and have it approved by the Director of Graduate Admissions & Advisor. At the beginning of the following fall semester, the school requests from the summer employer verification of length of employment and quality of performance. This certification is reviewed by the Graduate Advisor for approval.
Students may, in some cases, propose travel or research projects to substitute for summer field work requirements. These proposals must also be approved by the Graduate Advisor preceding the summer in which the travel or research is to be undertaken.