Skills You'll Acquire
Perhaps the most important skill you will develop as a student of Architecture is creative problem solving. You’ll learn to analyze the needs of others, translate innovative ideas into physical designs, and develop the graphic and verbal tools necessary to present your solutions. A creative approach to problem solving will aid you not only in your academic career but also in life.
Perhaps the most important skill you will develop as a student of Architecture is creative problem solving. You’ll learn to analyze the needs of others, translate innovative ideas into physical designs, and develop the graphic and verbal tools necessary to present your solutions. A creative approach to problem solving will aid you not only in your academic career but also in life.
| Communication | Project Development |
|---|---|
| Presenting ideas effectively Writing proposals Accurate observation and recording Presenting information in 2D-3D formats Understanding human needs Comparing/contrasting ideas Developing your awareness |
Using space effectively Working in teams Evaluating building sites Motivating groups/individuals Space and town planning Attention to detail Establishing timelines |
| Artistic | Technical |
| Understanding art as a cultural & social phenomenon Using light effectively Aesthetic awareness Drafting/technical drawing Thinking creatively |
Model Building Using architectural graphics equipment Understanding materials (brick, steel, concrete, glass, wood, masonry) Understanding graphic communication Utilizing computer software Demonstrating artistic awareness |
Careers You Can Seek
Our B.A. in Architecture offers a high-quality education in design theory, building technologies and history. Our graduates are valued by prospective employers for their well developed creative design and problem-solving skills. Our B.A. degree in Architecture can serve as a foundation for many diverse career paths. The selected list below offers a few options that may be available to you.
Employment opportunities are available in the following fields:
| Architectural Design Interior Design Landscape Design Product Design Commercial Exhibit Design Furniture Design Theater Set Design Kitchen & Bath Designer |
Space Planning for Businesses Post Occupancy Space Evaluation Department Store Planning Construction Design Museum Exhibit Design Historic Preservation Graphic Design Packaging Design |