ARTS 2252 Architecture Design 1
An introductory studio course in the theory, methodology, methods, and techniques related to architecture design. Through a series of lectures, discussion, in-class exercises, and take-home assignments, including drawing, CAD, and model-making, students will develop the basic competency to solve a pre-determined architecture design problem. By the end of the course students will have produced a graphic, 3-D and written representation of their design solution and make a public presentation.
Course overview
- Department
- Studio Art
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.80 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.93 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Victoria Chaney | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 3 of 6 |
| Fall 2024 | Madeline Mckean Erasmus | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 7 of 11 |
| Fall 2021 | Drew Seyl | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | — | 5 of 12 |