Associate of Arts in Architectural Studies
OBJECTIVES:
The program in architectural studies is designed to provide students with professional design and graphic skills which will help prepare them for careers primarily in architectural design and expression, as well as in any creative design-related field. The program prepares students to enter UMA’s bachelor of arts degree with its architectural studies concentration, or another educational institution in architecture at an advanced level (ordinarily the third year). Students enrolled in the program will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for developing an awareness and appreciation of the evidence of design in everyday life and its relationship to modern society.
The program provides the people of Maine and New England a unique opportunity to study architecture at a public institution.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- minimum English language competency permitting registration in ENG005 and REA008 or higher
ADVISING:
All students are required to meet with their advisors prior to registration. An advisor’s signature or electronic equivalent is required for registration. Students are encouraged to continue to meet with their advisors on a regular basis to help ensure a productive and meaningful college experience.
TRANSFER:
UMA is in the process of negotiating an agreement with several east coast universities whereby students who have completed the associate of arts in architectural studies may transfer after their two years of study at UMA. Students who plan to transfer should begin the application process during the first semester of their second year at UMA. For further details on transfer options contact the architectural studies program coordinator.
DEGREE:
Upon successful completion of the program (72 hours at a minimum GPA of 2.00), the student will be awarded an associate of arts in architectural studies degree.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS: ENG101 and COM101 (preferred), 102, or 104
- MATHEMATICS: MAT112
- NATURAL SCIENCE: any 4 credit laboratory science, PHY115 preferred
- SOCIAL SCIENCE: 3 credit hours from ANT101, 102; ECO100, 201, 202; GEO101; POS101, 102; PSY100; SOC101, 201
- HUMANITIES: 3 credit hours to be selected from ENG102W, 202W, 203W, 250W, 251W; any HTY; any humanities; any PHI; HUM/POS390; WST101W
- ART: ART112, 113, 115; ARH105, 106, 312; a 3-credit ART elective
- ARCHITECTURE: ARC101, 102, 131, 203, 204, 205, 206, 221, 232
- FREE ELECTIVES: 3 credit hours
Associate of Arts in Architectural Studies Sample Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ARC101 Intro. to Arch. Graphics & Design Com. | 4 | ARC102 Architectural Design I | 4 |
ARH105 History of Art & Architecture I | 3 | ARC/ARH312 History of Modern Architecture | 3 |
| ART112 2-D Design | 3 | ARC131 Architectural Materials & Methods | 3 |
| ENG101 College Writing | 3 | ART113 3-D Design | 3 |
| MAT112 College Algebra | 3 | XXXXXX Humanities Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 16 | TOTAL HOURS | 16 |
SECOND YEAR
| Third Semester | Fourth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Hours | Course | Hours |
| ARC203 Architectural Design II | 4 | ARC204 Architectural Design III | 4 |
ARC205 Portfolio Development | 1 | ARC221 Concepts of Structure | 3 |
| ARC232 Construction Techniques | 3 | ARH106 History of Art & Architecture II | 3 |
| ART115 Drawing I | 3 | ARTXXX Art Elective | 3 |
| COM101 Public Speaking | 3 | XXXXXX Laboratory Science | 4 |
| PSY100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 17 | TOTAL HOURS | 17 |
SUMMER SEMESTER
| Fifth Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Hours |
ARC206 Architectural Apprenticeship | 3 |
| XXXXXX Elective | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 6 |