Architecture & Interior Design (ARC) 1

Architecture & Interior ARC 177. Independent Studies. (0-6; maximum 10)
ARC 188. Ideas in Architecture. (3)
Design (ARC) Study of the relationship between architecture and the cultural,
social, and environmental contexts in which it exists through selected
historical and contemporary examples. Primarily intended for non-
ARC 101. Beginning Design Studio. (5)
majors. (Does not meet requirements for major in Architecture or
Introduction to spectrum of influences which determine
Interior Design). IIA, IIB. PA-3A.
environmental form. Emphasis placed upon development of
understanding and appreciation of our man-made environment. ARC 201. Architecture Studio. (5)
Methods of communication and development of visual vocabulary Design of the environment as a creative process requiring a language
capable of understanding and expressing three-dimensional form and and methods similar yet distinct from other arts. Design projects
space emphasized. Open to majors only. in man-made environment at different scales, and in natural and
man-made environment interface. Introduction to paths in the
ARC 102. Beginning Design Studio. (5)
environmental design curriculum and career opportunities. Open to
Introduction to spectrum of influences which determine
majors only.
environmental form. Emphasis placed upon development of
Prerequisite: ARC 101-102.
understanding and appreciation of our man-made environment.
Methods of communication and development of visual vocabulary ARC 202. Architecture Studio. (5)
capable of understanding and expressing three-dimensional form and Design of the environment as a creative process requiring a language
space emphasized. Open to majors only. and methods similar yet distinct from other arts. Design projects
Prerequisites: ARC 101 and ARC 113 or permission of instructor. in man-made environment at different scales, and in natural and
Co-requisite: ARC 114 or permission of instructor. man-made environment interface. Introduction to paths in the
environmental design curriculum and career opportunities. Open to
ARC 103. Shop Methods and Materials. (1)
majors only.
An exploration and study of building materials and the tools and
Prerequisites: ARC 201 and ARC 213.
techniques used to shape them.
Co-requisite: ARC 214.
Co-requisite: ARC 101, ARC 501, ARC 601, or ARC 701.
ARC 203. Interior Design Studio. (5)
ARC 105. Introduction to Architecture. (3)
Introductory problems in interior design integrating aesthetic, social,
Introduction to spectrum of influences which determine
technical, and graphic communication requirements. Emphasis on
environmental form. Emphasis placed upon development of
design theory, process, programming, and human factors. Focus on
understanding and appreciation of our man-made environment.
residential and small-scale commercial building types. Open to majors
Methods of communication and development of visual vocabulary
only.
capable of understanding and expressing three-dimensional form
Prerequisites: ARC 102 and ARC 114.
and space emphasized. Course supports transfers into Architecture
Co-requisite: ARC 213.
+ Interior Design, and others interested in exploring Architecture +
Interior Design as majors. ARC 204. Interior Design Studio. (5)
Introductory problems in interior design integrating aesthetic, social,
ARC 107. Global Design. (3)
technical, and graphic communication requirements. Emphasis on
Introduces the role and influence of design on people and
design theory, process, programming, and human factors. Focus on
environments within a contemporary global context. Open to
residential and small-scale commercial building types. Open to majors
students in all majors. IIA, IIIB. PA-3A, PA-4C.
only.
ARC 113. Methods of Presentation, Representation and Re- Prerequisites: ARC 203 and ARC 213.
Presentation. (2) Co-requisite: ARC 214.
Introduction to various graphic media as tools of environmental
ARC 211. Introduction to Landscape and Urban Design. (3)
design. Emphasis is placed on use and integration of traditional
Introduction to principles and elements of the larger environment:
and digital media as tools of 3-dimensional analysis and synthesis
landscape and urban design. Co-requisite for architecture majors:
in design process and representation. Includes orthographics,
ARC 202; co-requisite waived for nonmajors.
perspective, sketching, drafting, photography, rendering, and web
design. Open to majors only. ARC 212. Principles of Environmental Systems. (3)
Co-requisite: ARC 101 or by permission of Instructor. Understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of
environmental and structural systems and their integration into
ARC 114. Methods of Presentation, Representation and Re-
building design. V. PA-1A.
Presentation. (2)
Co-requisite: ARC 211, ARC 201 or 203; co-requisite and prerequisite
Introduction to various graphic media as tools of environmental
waived for nonmajors.
design. Emphasis is placed on use and integration of traditional
and digital media as tools of 3-dimensional analysis and synthesis ARC 213. Graphic Media III. (2)
in design process and representation. Includes orthographics, Introduction to the use of graphic media as tools of architectural
perspective, sketching, drafting, photography, rendering, and web design. Emphasis placed on the integration of traditional and digital
design. Open to majors only. media in the design process. Includes CAD, rendering techniques,
Prerequisites: ARC 101 and ARC 113 or by permission of Instructor. perspective, sketching and modeling.
Co-requisite: ARC 102 or by permission of Instructor. Prerequisites: ARC 113 and ARC 114 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite: ARC 201 or 203.
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ARC 214. Graphic Media IV. (2) ARC 321. History of Interiors. (3)
Introduction to the use of graphic media as tools of architectural Thorough and systematic survey of interior design from prehistoric
design. Emphasis placed on the integration of traditional and digital times to present. Emphasis on the social and cultural influences on
media in the design process. Includes 3-D modeling and rendering the design and evolution of interior environments.
software, advanced rendering techniques, perspective sketching and Prerequisite: ARC 221-222.
modeling. ARC 340. Internship. (0-20; maximum 3)
Prerequisites: ARC 113, ARC 114, and ARC 213 or by permission of
instructor. ARC 377. Independent Studies. (0-6; maximum 10)
Co-requisite: ARC 202 or 204. ARC 401. Architecture Studio. (6)
ARC 221. History of Architecture I. (3) Study of design processes and methods of implementation in the
Thorough and systematic survey of the history of architecture, urban comprehensive solution of complex environmental design problems.
design, and allied arts across global contexts. Non-majors welcome. Prerequisite: ARC 301-302; open to majors only.
IIA, IIB. PA-3A, PA-3B. ARC 402. Architecture Studio. (6)
ARC 222. History of Architecture II. (3) Study of design processes and methods of implementation in the
Thorough and systematic survey of the history of architecture, urban comprehensive solution of complex environmental design problems.
design, and allied arts across global contexts. Non-majors welcome. Prerequisite: ARC 301-302; open to majors only.
IIA, IIB. PA-3A, PA-3B. ARC 402C. Senior Studio Capstone Experience. (6)
ARC 225. Design: Behavior, Perception, Aesthetics. (3) This is a culminating studio in which the exploration of professional
Study of perception and psychological response to the built issues is placed in dialogue with questions raised by liberal learning.
environment. Emphasis on cultural differences, design for special Students will be expected to examine how technical and aesthetic
populations, ergonomics, and anthropometrics. issues interact with professional, social, political, and cultural issues.
A weekly seminar component will treat a common set of readings
ARC 277. Independent Studies. (0-6; maximum 10) selected to help students compare their discoveries and interrogate
ARC 301. Architecture Studio. (6) their perceptions about their work. SC.
Study of design processes and methods of implementation in the Prerequisite: Intended for architecture majors who have completed
solution of architectural and other environmental design problems at 7 semesters of design studio; students with extensive training and
an intermediate level of complexity. background in related design areas may petition the studio faculty for
Prerequisite: ARC 201-202; open to majors only. admission and selection will be based on the strength of an interview
and a design portfolio.
ARC 302. Architecture Studio. (6)
Study of design processes and methods of implementation in the ARC 403. Interior Design Studio. (6)
solution of architectural and other environmental design problems at Comprehensive studio integrating all programmatic, technical,
an intermediate level of complexity. and professional requirements of a complex project. Emphasis on
Prerequisite: ARC 201-202; open to majors only. space planning, systems furniture design, and the preparation of
construction drawings and specifications for a commercial office
ARC 303. Interior Design Studio. (6)
project. Open to architecture majors with approval of instructor.
Intermediate problems in interior design integrating aesthetic, social,
Prerequisites: ARC 303, 304 or ARC302.
technical, and graphic communication requirements. Emphasis on
retail, institutional, hospitality, and preservation and reuse project ARC 404/ARC 504. Seminars. (1-3)
types. Courses in three of the primary curricular areas: communication
Prerequisite: ARC 203-204 or ARC 201-202; open to architecture process; history and theory; environmental systems/practice.
majors with approval of instructor. Offerings vary. May include: housing, contemporary architecture
theory and practice, vernacular architecture, urban studies,
ARC 304. Interior Design Studio. (6)
architectural theory, exploration of graphic media, advanced work in
Intermediate problems in interior design integrating aesthetic, social,
building systems, etc. Seminar descriptions available at departmental
technical, and graphic communication requirements. Emphasis on
office during preregistration each semester. Nonmajors encouraged
retail, institutional, hospitality, and preservation and reuse project
to seek course work in their area of interest.
types.
Prerequisite: ARC 203-204 or ARC 201-202; open to architecture ARC 405/ARC 505. Seminars. (1-3)
majors with approval of instructor. Courses in three of the primary curricular areas: communication
process; history and theory; environmental systems/practice.
ARC 309. Furniture Design and Construction. (3)
Offerings vary. May include: housing, contemporary architecture
Exploration of the process of designing, detailing, and constructing
theory and practice, vernacular architecture, urban studies,
furniture and millwork. Introduction to the materials of architectural
architectural theory, exploration of graphic media, advanced work in
millwork and the technologies of construction. Studio exercises
building systems, etc. Seminar descriptions available at departmental
provide experience in both design and execution of furniture and
office during preregistration each semester. Nonmajors encouraged
millwork.
to seek course work in their area of interest.
Prerequisite: third-year standing or approval of instructor; required
for interior design majors; open to nonmajors with approval of
instructor.
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ARC 406/ARC 506. Seminars. (1-3) ARC 424/ARC 524. Seminar on Modern Architecture in Latin
Courses in three of the primary curricular areas: communication America. (3)
process; history and theory; environmental systems/practice. The course combines general background readings on the subject
Offerings vary. May include: housing, contemporary architecture with specific readings on a selected group of countries, architects
theory and practice, vernacular architecture, urban studies, and projects based on a thematic organization. The faculty presents
architectural theory, exploration of graphic media, advanced work in introductory lectures, while class members will present the results of
building systems, etc. Seminar descriptions available at departmental individual and team research and analysis as assigned. Some of the
office during preregistration each semester. Nonmajors encouraged analysis will be graphical, some will be written; all presentations will
to seek course work in their area of interest. require illustrations of the work(s) in question.
Cross-listed with LAS.
ARC 408. Interior Design Studio. (6)
Summative studio integrating liberal learning and specialized ARC 426/ARC 526. Architecture and Society. (3)
knowledge in a single, complex project of the student's choosing. Examination of the relation between design professions and varying
Open to interior design majors only. SC. social-economic orders, with special emphasis given to the effect of
Prerequisite: ARC 403. this order on theory and practice of architecture.
ARC 410/ARC 510. Statics & Strengths of Materials. (3) ARC 427/ARC 527. The American City Since 1940. (3)
An introduction to two dimensional engineering statics and Examination of the American city and its physical transformation
mechanics of materials. Topics covered include the study of rigid since 1940. Studies how different experiences of the city are
bodies in static equilibrium and the study of the mechanics of conditioned by issues of class, race, gender, culture. Arc427 is a hybrid
materials with emphasis on stress and strain relationships. structure with face to face and online classes taught between Oxford
and Miami University's Center for Community Engagement in Over-
ARC 411/ARC 511. Structural Design. (3)
The-Rhine (CCE-OTR). Students can be in either location.
Development of basic applied knowledge in the design of structural
elements and systems using common constructional materials in ARC 435/ARC 535. Theory and History of Landscape Architecture.
accordance with relevant code requirements. (3)
Prerequisite: ARC 410/ARC 510. Examination of the role of the landscape architect in the
environmental design process through discussion of history,
ARC 412/ARC 512. Structural Design. (3)
methodology, and practice of contemporary landscape design.
Development of basic applied knowledge in the design of structural
elements and systems using common constructional materials in ARC 436. Independent Research & Programming. (3)
accordance with relevant code requirements. Seminar course focuses on the cultivation and discipline necessary to
Prerequisite: ARC 410/ARC 510. conduct independent research investigating real-world issues from
multiple perspectives, including gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing
ARC 413/ARC 513. Environmental Systems I. (3)
information from various sources in order to develop credible
Understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of
and valid evidence-based arguments (qualitative and quantitative
environmental systems, with an emphasis on the building envelope
research) as foundation for design decision-making. Course designed
and energy-efficient systems, heat gain and loss, alternative energy
in tandem with ARC 408 Interior Design Studio; this course provides
systems, the design and integration of climate control systems
the research framework to deeply explore a topic, problem, or issue
(heating, ventilating, air-conditioning), and plumbing and fire
of individual interest, and to develop a formal project proposal (scope,
prevention systems.
size, scale, location, program, design intention, etc.) that will serve as
ARC 414/ARC 514. Environmental Systems II. (3) the basis for a highly developed interior design solution for a complex
Understanding of the basic principles that inform the design of facility in the spring interior design (capstone) studio.
environmental systems, with an emphasis on lighting and power/ Prerequisite: ARC 303 or ARC 304.
data systems. Course topics include acoustics, life-safety systems, and
ARC 441/ARC 541. Professional Practice. (3)
building service systems.
Awareness of current legal problems and professional ethics
ARC 417/ARC 517. Architectural Materials. (3) relative to handling building projects from feasibility studies
Introduction to materials and criteria for selection in architectural through development drawings, contract documents, bidding, and
structures. construction observation.
Prerequisite: ARC 212. Prerequisite: fourth year standing.
ARC 418/ARC 518. Construction Methods. (3) ARC 444. Professional Practice in Interior Design. (3)
Systematic approach to construction. Investigation of systems, Investigation of processes, practices, and ethics involved in interior
concepts, and system building. design profession. Course emphasizes integration of specifications,
Prerequisite: ARC 417/ARC 517. cost estimating, office and project management, and contract writing
ARC 419. Materials of Interior Design. (3) into the design process.
Exploration of the various materials and finishes available to the Prerequisite: fourth-year standing or approval of instructor.
interior designer, their inherent characteristics, and the ways in which ARC 451/ARC 551. Contemporary Architectural Theory and
they can be combined into construction assemblies. Emphasis on Practice. (3)
interior finish materials and textiles. This seminar explores and critiques contemporary theories and
Prerequisite: ARC 212 or permission of instructor. practices that inform current domestic and global architectural works
by considering the intellectual, cultural, and technological forces that
shape them.
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ARC 477. Independent Studies. (0-6; maximum 10) ARC 677. Independent Studies. (0-6; maximum 10)
ARC 490/ARC 590. Independent Studies. (1-3) ARC 690. Independent Studies. (1-3)
ARC 582. Architectural Design Studio. (6) ARC 701. Pre-Thesis Design Studio. (6)
Design Studio for [Link]. Graduate Students. Comprehensive, professional-level architectural studio with visiting
critics. Open to majors only. (6) Students engage in design issues
ARC 583. Architectural Design Studio. (6)
facilitated through a series of thesis preparatory problems during
Design Studio for [Link]. Graduate Students.
the first half of the term. Preparatory problems are conducted when
ARC 601. Architecture Studio. (6) possible with visiting scholars and may involve travel to engage
Professional-level architectural studio; variable topics. significant scholars and design problem settings. The second half
ARC 602. Architecture Studio. (6) of the term involves the presentation of the written thesis research
Professional-level architectural studio; variable topics. document to a panel of nationally recognized critics and a final end of
Prerequisites: ARC 601 or by permission of instructor. the semester presentation focusing on the student's thesis program
and site design.
ARC 613. Graphic Media II. (2-3; maximum 3)
Prerequisites: ARC 601; ARC 602 or by permission of instructor.
Course taken in the Fall in conjunction with ARC582 studio. Objective
includes the full breadth of design communication techniques such ARC 702. Thesis Design Studio. (6)
as hand-based processes, digital 2D processes and 3D modeling and Students select a major field of interest and pursue in-depth study
introduces modeling software, as well as time-based processes such and research into special areas of concentration, such as architectural
as video, animation and web presentation techniques. In addition to design, environmental controls, architectural structures, or urban and
skill based learning objectives, ARC613 supports architecture design regional planning. Open to majors only.
communication based in history and contemporary theory. The Prerequisites: ARC 636; ARC 701 or by permission of instructor.
graphic media sequence of ARC 612, ARC 613, ARC 614 encompass
creative expressivity, design analysis and representation through
analytical, orthographic, and speculative drawings, media, and
models.
ARC 614. Graphic Media III. (2-3; maximum 3)
Course completed in Spring in conjunction with ARC583 studio.
Objective continues the full breadth of design communication
techniques such as hand-based processes, digital 2D processes
and 3D modeling and modeling software, as well as time-based
processes such as video, animation and web presentation
techniques. In addition to skill based learning objectives, ARC614
supports architecture design communication based in history and
contemporary theory. The graphic media sequence of ARC612,
ARC613, ARC614 encompass creative expressivity, design analysis
and representation through analytical, orthographic, and speculative
drawings and models.
ARC 621. History of Architecture I. (3)
Thorough and systematic survey of the history of architecture, urban
design, and allied arts across global contexts.
ARC 622. History of Architecture II. (3)
Thorough and systematic survey of the history of architecture, urban
design, and allied arts across global contexts.
ARC 634. Architectural Theory. (3)
Introduction to techniques and procedures involved in methodical
architectural research. Each student undertakes research project on a
particular aspect of design. Open to majors only.
ARC 636. Design & Research Methods. (3)
Essentials of architectural and cultural theory and possible research
methods in support of theses and scholarly activity.
Prerequisites: ARC 634 or by permission of instructor.