The Fay Jones School of Architecture curriculum provides a sound foundation in
the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in professional practice.
A substantial number of professional electives in the final two years
of the program ensure that students may pursue individual professional
and personal goals. The school
emphasizes international study to bring the past to life and broaden
students; understanding of cultural differences.
The school
seeks to educate, rather than merely train its students. From the first
day in studio to lectures that welcome students and alumni, we sponsor
and promote inquiry and life-long learning..
Department of Architecture
For the overwhelming majority of architecture students, the design studio is the intellectual and creative focal point of each year of the curriculum. Ideas presented in the parallel courses in history, theory and technology are analyzed, synthesized, and critically engaged in the production of design work.
Department of Landscape Architecture
The landscape architecture curriculum ensures that students' mastery of landscape design is rooted in a full understanding of universal design principles that emerge repeatedly across time and cultures. Thoughtful stewardship of the land is emphasized throughout the program. A carefully balanced palette of design and technology courses deepens students' understanding of the discipline: