Master of Science in Architecture - Advanced Production
Program of Study
The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Advanced Production focuses on integrating advanced design, computation and manufacturing technologies into workflows for the production of experimental spatial systems, material assemblies and buildings. Coursework for this concentration incorporates emerging design technologies including robotics and automation, Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR), Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SuAS; aka “Drones”), additive manufacturing (3d-printing), subtractive computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing processes, parametric modelling and production logistics. Graduates from this program will be prepared to leverage expertise in advanced digital design and production as consultants to or embedded within progressive architectural firms, digital manufacturing operations and advanced technology start-ups. Additionally, this concentration positions graduates to further pursue research through academic faculty positions or as potential PhD candidates.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses: | ||
ARCH 8803 | Advanced Productions | 3 |
ARCH 6511 | Robotic Fabrication | 3 |
ARCH 6506 | Construction Materials, Systems, and Fabrications | 3 |
ARCH 6507 | Parametric Modeling and Design | 3 |
ARCH 6502 | Scripting for Architecture and Design | 3 |
ARCH 6512 | Research Colloquium | 3 |
Capstone: | 6 | |
Design + Research Studio 1 | ||
or ARCH 6050 | Design + Research Studio 2 | |
ARCH 8833 | Special Topics 1 | |
Master's Thesis | ||
Electives: | 6 | |
Geometric Constructs in Digital Space | ||
3D Modeling in Architecture | ||
Advanced Modeling and Animation in Architecture | ||
Architecture Modeling & Media 3 | ||
Analog and Digital Design Computation | ||
ARCH 8833 | Building Systems and Data | |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
1 | Independent Study focused on Advanced Productions guided by Faculty |