The minor in Architecture and Interior Design Studies emphasizes design theory, practice, and technology related to the built environment, offering the opportunity to develop basic skills in design thinking and making, understand architectural and/or interior design history, investigate contemporary architectural theory, explore media in design processes, and learn about building technologies and their applications in diverse environmental contexts. A minimum 2.50 GPA is required for admission to the minor. Minimally, the program of study will include 18 semester hours completed with a 2.50 GPA. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit). Not open to Architecture or Interior Design majors.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for the minor.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Content Areas
History & Theory
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ARC 107 | Global Design | 3 |
ARC 188 | Ideas in Architecture | 3 |
ARC 221 | History of Architecture I | 3 |
ARC 222 | History of Architecture II | 3 |
ARC 225 | Design: Behavior, Perception, Aesthetics | 3 |
ARC 321 | History of Interiors | 3 |
ARC 405 | Seminars (see course list for special topics offerings) | 3 |
ARC 405V | | 3 |
ARC 424 | Seminar on Modern Architecture in Latin America | 3 |
ARC 426 | Architecture and Society | 3 |
ARC 435 | Theory and History of Landscape Architecture | 3 |
Design & Media
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ARC 105 | Introduction to Architecture | 3 |
ARC 309 | Furniture Design and Construction | 3 |
ARC 404 | Seminars (see course list for special topics offerings) | 3 |
ARC 405V | | 3 |
Technology
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ARC 212 | Principles of Environmental Systems | 3 |
ARC 406 | Seminars (see course list for special topics offerings) | 3 |
ARC 410 | Statics & Strengths of Materials | 3 |
ARC 413 | Environmental Systems I | 3 |
ARC 414 | Environmental Systems II | 3 |
ARC 417 | Architectural Materials | 3 |
ARC 418 | Construction Methods | 3 |
ARC 419 | Materials of Interior Design (pre-req ARC 417 or permission of instructor) | 3 |
ARC 444 | Professional Practice in Interior Design (4th year standing or permission of instructor) | 3 |
Note: Study-abroad/study-away workshops (ARC399/499, typically 6 CH) may count in any of the above content areas with advisor approval.
Over-the-Rhine Residency Option (Fall semester only)
The Over-the-Rhine Residency Program provides the opportunity to participate in a semester-long residential immersion program in the Over-the-Rhine or Price Hill communities. Junior and senior students interested in serving the community through an alternative classroom experience are encouraged to apply.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
ARC 405 | Seminars (see course list for special topics offerings) | 1-3 |
ARC 427 | The American City Since 1940 | 3 |
EDL 377 | Independent Studies | 3 |
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