MASTER OF ARCH

ITECTURE: 3-YEAR TRACK

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE: 3-YEAR TRACK TYPICAL CURRICULUM 2019-20

YEAR 1 SUMMER Arch 522 Architectural Graphics & Media 4Arch 570 Architectural Design Transition Studio 1 6Arch 536 Architectural History & Theory I 4TOTALS 14

FALL WINTER SPRING Arch 537, 538, 539 Arch. History & Theory II, III, IV 4 4 4Arch 568, 569, 564 Arch. Technology I, II, III 4 4 4Arch 571, 572, 573 Arch. Des. Transition Studio II, III, IV 6 6 6TOTALS 14 14 14 [56]

YEAR 2 FALL WINTER SPRING Arch 567 Advanced Architectural Structures 4 - -Arch 530 Contemporary Architectural Theory - 4 -Arch 540 Professional Practice - - 4 Arch 560 Advanced Architectural Technology 4 - -

FALL WINTER SPRING Arch 580 Architectural Design Studio 6 - -Arch 582 Architectural Design Studio 9 - 6 -Arch 586 Integrated Systems - - 65xx Special Interest Electives - 4 4 TOTALS 14 14 14 [42]

YEAR 3 FALL WINTER SPRING Arch 511 Pro-Thesis Seminar 4 - -Arch 53x Architectural Theory Elective - 4 -Arch 54x Professional Practice Elective - 4 - Arch 581 Architectural Design Studio 8 6 - -Arch 584 Design Development Studio - 6 -Arch 585 Design Thesis - - 6 5xx Special Interest Electives 4 - 2TOTALS 14 14 8 [36]TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS [134]

3-YEAR MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE134 CREDITS

Our three-year Master of Architecture track provides an educational experience inspired by the poetics of materials and the communica-tion of cultural meaning; speculations on the pleasures and dilem-mas of contemporary city dwelling; and the potential of architecture to promote social transformation through practices directed toward the common good. The Master of Architecture is oriented toward situational investigations, in which the focus of creative activity is on perceiving, interpreting, and representing the meaningfulness of human situations through acts of making architecture. Intellectual rigor, imaginative visualization and manual dexterity are promoted in every student.

The Master of Architecture is a NAAB-accredited professional degree. The three-year program begins with four terms of graduate transi-tion courses followed by a series of design studios taken alongside courses in advanced technology, theory, and the profession. The program culminates in a year-long individual design thesis explora-tion. The three-year Master of Architecture starts in Summer term.

The program offers a variety of opportunities to participate in design-build projects that provide hands-on experience working with materials and construction practices while engaging directly with communities both domestic and abroad. Architectural technol-ogy courses engage local design firms to develop collaborative build-ing performance research, working alongside professionals on their current design projects. Professional practice courses take place at a range of local firms, where experts in the field teach from direct knowledge and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES

Candidates must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline.

The application deadline for Summer 2020 is January 16, 2020. Required materials include:

• completed application

• transcripts from all prior higher-education institutions

• GRE scores

• resume

• 3 letters of recommendation

• statement of intent

• academic writing sample

• portfolio

• application fee

• proof of English language proficiency

See our website for the link to our electronic application, transcript and GRE requirements, portfolio specifications, and other informa-tion related to the application process.

For more information about how to apply to the Master of Archi-tecture, to obtain additional information about the program, or to schedule a visit to the School, contact Karen O’Donnell Stein at kodo2@pdx.edu or 503.725.8422.