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Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

The bachelor of arts in architecture degree is the only design-based architecture degree in Maine. The curriculum emphasizes a creative and behavioral design approach and was developed to help prepare students for careers in architecture, other related design professions, or transfer into a master's of architecture program with advanced standing.

OBJECTIVES:

The program is designed to encourage critical thinking and creative problem solving which are requisite skills for functioning in today's complex global society. Rigorous undergraduate studies in architecture provide the structure and opportunities for students to develop these skills. In addition, students are afforded the freedom and support to evolve their own creative potential which is linked to the study of achievements of architects past and present. Majors will build a solid foundation that prepares them for the practical use of visual language in their chosen fields.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The National Architectural Accrediting Board (www.naab.org) has established Conditions of Student Performance to assure that graduates of professional architecture programs possess the minimum skills and knowledge necessary for completing the internship prior to professional licensure. Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture will:

1. meet the standards of the National Architectural Accrediting Board Condition 12: Student Performance Criteria: "The list of performance criteria begins with fundamental skills and knowledge, continues with technical skills and knowledge, and concludes with a focus on practical and societal roles. This sequence is intended to foster an integrated approach to learning that cuts across subject categories. These criteria encompass three levels of accomplishment. Awareness: familiarity with specific information, including facts, definitions, concepts, rules, methods, processes, or settings. Students can correctly recall information without necessarily being able to paraphrase or summarize it. Understanding: assimilation and comprehension of information. Students can correctly paraphrase or summarize information without necessarily being able to relate it to other material or see its fullest implications. Ability: skill in relating specific information to the accomplishment of tasks. Students can correctly select the information that is appropriate to a situation and apply it to the solution of specific problems."
2. understand and use standard design graphics
3. communicate the quality of the designed space with graphics, models and verbal exchange with client
4. develop programs for required spaces and design the spaces to meet the program requirements
5. understand and manipulate the site and site circulation for the design project
6. develop working drawings for assigned projects
7. have at least entry-level proficiency in computer-aided design
8. understand the variety of activities in design offices from an apprenticeship experience
9. produce a professional portfolio appropriate for employment application and interviews

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The following academic criteria will be applied to recent high school graduates to help determine admission.

• A high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Minimum English language competency permitting registration in ENG 005 and REA 008 or higher
• Acceptable class standing in high school with a preferable college preparatory program
• Satisfactory SAT scores-applicants are never denied admission based solely on the basis of test scores
• Honors and advanced placement courses are highly recommended
• Use of time-activities/work

For applicants who are not recent high school graduates, consideration is given to life experience and any college-level work done since high school.

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:

• A minimum overall 2.50 GPA and a 3.00 GPA in any architecture course are required
• Students currently matriculated in a UMA degree program need to submit a "change of major" card rather than an application form
• Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in the major at UMA

DEGREE:

• Completion of 126 semester hours of credit
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
• Completion of the General Education Requirements
• Completion of the major
• Completion of a portfolio review

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

1. ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION: 9 credit hours from ENG101, 102W and one of the following: COM101, 102, 104 or 106 (COM101 recommended)
2. FOREIGN/AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: 6 credit hours (must be two semesters of the same language)
3. HISTORY: 6 credit hours from HTY101 and 102, or HTY103 and 104, or HTY105 and 106 (must complete a sequence)
4. HUMANITIES: 6 credit hours from the following: DRA101, 265, 280; any literature course; any history course; any humanities course; INT129; MUS110, 113, 117, 120, 123, 124, 131, 160, 180, 223, 333, 334; any philosophy; POS390; WST101W
5. MATHEMATICS: 3 credit hours from MAT112 or higher
6. SCIENCE: laboratory science (PHY115 preferred)
7. COMPUTER SCIENCE: 3 credit hours from advanced CAD course
8. SOCIAL SCIENCE: 6 credit hours from PSY100 and one of the following: ANT101, 102; ECO100, 201, 202; GEO101; POS101, 102; SOC101, 201
9. ARCHITECTURE/ART HISTORY: 9 credit hours from ARC312; ARH105, 106
10. ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES: 56 credit hours from ARC101, 102, 131, 203, 204, 221, 222, 232, 261, 305, 306, 350, 406, 420, 430 and any ARC course
11. STUDIO ART: 12 credit hours from ART112, 113, 115 and any ART elective
12. GENERAL ELECTIVES: 6 credit hours from non-ARC/ARH/ART courses
13. PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Sample Curriculum

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