Acroterion

MASTER OF SCIENCE with a Major in Architecture

Concentration in CLASSICAL DESIGN

(1-YEAR POST-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM)

The Master of Science (major in architecture) with a concentration in Classical Design is an intensive two-semester post-graduate degree program that provides architects with the knowledge of Classical and Traditional design. The 30 hr. one-year program will include a Fall semester off-campus and the Spring semester in Atlanta with an option for summer study in Greece and Italy in lieu of 12 hrs of elective credit.

Typical Schedule
FALL SEMESTER (off campus)
Required (12 hrs)
ARCH 4414 Representation in Watercolor 1-6-3
ARCH 6053 Architecture Options Studio III (6 hrs) 1-15-6
ARCH 8821 Special topics in History, Theory and Criticism: Introduction to the Canon of Classical Literature – 3-0-3
Electives (3 hrs)
ARCH 8822 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism: Aspects of New York Architecture and Urbanism (3 hrs)
ARCH 8823 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism: Sustainable Traditions (3 hrs) NOT AVAILABLE IN FALL 2007
SPRING SEMESTER – Atlanta
Required (9 hrs)
ARCH 6052 Architecture Options Studio II (6 hrs) 1-15-6
ARCH 6113 History of Renaissance and Mannerist Architecture (3 hrs) Dowling
Electives (6 hrs)
ARCH 8821 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism: American Academic Architecture (3 hrs) Dowling (Available Spring 2008)
ARCH 6120 History of Atlanta Architecture (3 hrs) Craig (Available Spring 2008)
ARCH 8821 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism: History of Architecture in Georgia (3 hrs) Craig (Available Spring 2009)
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE AVAILABLE IN THE FALL SEMESTER AT GEORGIA TECH
ARCH 8821 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism: History of Medieval Architecture (3 hrs) Craig (Available Fall 2008)
ARCH 8821 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism: History of Architecture in the United States (3 hrs) Craig (Available Fall 2007)
ARCH 6117 Architecture of the Arts and Crafts Movement (3 hrs) Craig (Available Fall 2007)
OPTIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM IN EUROPE
In lieu of 12 hours of elective credit, students may apply to participate in the COA Summer Program in History of Art and Architecture in Greece and Italy.
COA 6114 Art and Architecture in Greece (3 hrs)
COA 6115 Art and Architecture in Italy I (Ancient Rome) (3 hrs)
COA 6116 Art and Architecture in Italy II (Late-Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque) (3hrs)
ARCH 8921 Special Topics in History, Theory, and Criticism (3 hrs)