Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design
Concentration in Environmental Design (Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Design)
Students on Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025 requirements CDENVDSCON
Requirements
The concentration requires at least 12 credit hours (in addition to the courses taken in the core of
the major), including the requirements listed below.
- Collaborative Design. One (1) course:
- SOAD-C 381 Topical Issues in Collaborative Design (Approved topics: "ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN" (TPC 1))
SOAD-C 381 Topical Issues in Collaborative Design
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- SOAD-C 380; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Employs design thinking strategies to understand challenges facing a community partner. The class will then focus on a co-design participatory approach, with project partners to offer solutions to the project. Classes may partner with regional organizations and companies.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 8 credit hours in AMID-C 381 and SOAD-C 381.
- Problems in Comprehensive Design. One (1) course:
- SOAD-C 480 Special Problems in Comprehensive Design (Approved topics: "ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN" (TPC 5))
SOAD-C 480 Special Problems in Comprehensive Design
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SOAD-C 381; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Leverages a unique combination of design thinking and strategic planning to design, prototype and test solutions to real problems faced by communities, businesses, individuals, and organizations. Provides opportunity to act as a consultant for a real client to design and propose a strategic plan, implement accepted plans, and evaluate the impact of the solution.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in AMID-C 480 and SOAD-C 480.
- Intensive Seminar in Comprehensive Design. One (1) course:
- SOAD-C 481 Intensive Seminar in Comprehensive Design (Approved topics: "ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN" (TPC 1))
SOAD-C 481 Intensive Seminar in Comprehensive Design
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SOAD-C 380; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Provides opportunities to engage in the research, testing, and prototyping required for larger scale projects. Completed projects may range from public art to installations to furniture design. Includes discussions of materiality, fabrication, form, use, and structure as part of design and fabrication.
- Elective. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 264 Digital Architectural Drawing
- SOAD-D 303 Green Building Concepts and Technologies
- SOAD-D 323 Design History III
- SOAD-D 360 Building Detailing and Systems
- SOAD-D 394 Advanced Digital Architectural Drawing
SOAD-D 264 Digital Architectural Drawing
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Basic 2D and 3D drawing and modeling skills for professional practice of interior architectural design using professional, industry standard software: document and database generation, computer-aided drafting, modeling and design.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AMID-D 264 or SOAD-D 264.
SOAD-D 303 Green Building Concepts and Technologies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines topics related to green building design and technologies, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and LEED Exam preparation.
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SOAD-D 323 Design History III
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Survey of design history from the twentieth century to the present with emphasis on architecture, interiors, furniture, material culture, decorative arts, and art. Introduction to culturally appropriate frameworks for understanding design and designed objects.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 323 or SOAD-D 268.
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SOAD-D 360 Building Detailing and Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SOAD-D 272
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Survey of sustainability and building systems related to thermal comfort, well-being, acoustics, electrical and communication systems, and water and waste systems. Develops a basic understanding of systems, specifications, and details.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 360 or SOAD-D 302.
SOAD-D 394 Advanced Digital Architectural Drawing
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Advanced CAD visualization for professional design practice: three-dimensional modeling and visualization, image processing, animation, and multimedia presentation.
- Concentration GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Concentration GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the concentration—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Concentration Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the concentration.
- Concentration Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the concentration must be completed at the 300–499 level.
Concentration Area Courses
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Courses that may apply toward the Credit Hours and GPA requirements in this academic program include all courses listed on the requirement course lists at the time the course was taken as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent.
Exceptions to and substitutions for concentration requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.