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Architecture (ARCH)
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Introduction to principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11205D | 051 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-5:50pm | MWF | 7 of 11 | Luciana Varkulja, Valery Augustin | OFFICE |  |
Introduction to principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 102a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11206D | 051 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-5:50pm | MWF | 1 of 2 | Luciana Varkulja, Valery Augustin | OFFICE | |
Visual communication techniques applicable to the design of the built environment; drawing, photography, modeling.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11204D | 051 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 11 | Lee Olvera | OFFICE | |
Continuing development of principles and processes: sequence of projects selected to broaden awareness of design issues at various scales in the urban context. Prerequisite: 102abL.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 202a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11276D | 850 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 1 of 1 | Andy Ku, | | ||
| 1:00-5:50pm | MWF | Hadrian Predock |
Special integrative year including design issues relating to housing.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 302A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11227D | 850 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 3 of 3 | Andy Ku, | OFFICE | | |
| 1:00-5:50pm | MWF | Hadrian Predock | OFFICE |
Selected areas of specialization; three projects chosen with advisement from a variety of studio offerings that concentrate on different areas of vital concern.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 302B
- Note: Enrollment limited to students pre-approved to participate in this program.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11218D | 263 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 2 of 2 | Eric Haas,Olivier Touraine | OFFICE |  | |
| 11278D | 850 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 1 of 1 | Andy Ku, | | ||
| 1:00-5:50pm | MWF | Hadrian Predock |
Selected areas of specialization; three projects chosen with advisement from a variety of studio offerings that concentrate on different areas of vital concern.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 402A
- Note: Enrollment limited to students pre-approved to participate in this program.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11222D | 263 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Eric Haas,Olivier Touraine | OFFICE | | |
| 11279D | 850 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 1 of 2 | Andy Ku, | | ||
| 1:00-5:50pm | MWF | Hadrian Predock |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11334D | 059 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Charles Lagreco | OFFICE | |
Comparative studies of professional practice between U.S. firms and firms in other countries. Open to international upper-division undergraduate and graduate architecture students only. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Architecture
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11258D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 39 of 40 | Douglas Noble | OFFICE | | |
| 11259D | 850 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 2 | Douglas Noble | OFFICE | | |
| 11260D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Douglas Noble | OFFICE | |
Projects for the public realm with emphasis on urbanity and connectivity, place and meaning.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 542A
- Note: Enrollment limited to students pre-approved to participate in this graduate level study abroad program.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11220D | 263 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 5 of 5 | Eric Haas,Olivier Touraine | OFFICE | |
Concepts and strategies for conservation of significant elements of the built environment: buildings, sites and communities as revealed by readings, site visits, and case studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11266R | 258 | Lecture | 9:00-4:50pm | MTuWThFS | 5 of 10 | Trudi Sandmeier | WAHB1 | |
Off-campus field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11231D | 263 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 12 of 12 | Eric Haas,Olivier Touraine | OFFICE | | |
| 11232R | 623 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 10 of 12 | Alex Robinson | OFFICE | PDF (1115244 MB) | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11239D | 059 | 1.0-3.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Douglas Noble | OFFICE | |
Interrogates the architectural and cultural landscape of our contemporary cities through a combination of lectures and seminars on theories of place, identity, aesthetics, and technology.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11290D | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 11 of 12 | James Steele | WAH212 | |
Introduction to a range of new technologies and techniques examining their technical and theoretical implications including advanced computational design techniques and geospatial design tools.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11291D | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 8 of 10 | Biayna Bogosian | WAH212 | |
Critically investigates the urban condition of Los Angeles through lectures, readings, and field visits. Aims to heighten awareness of the entwinement of environment, culture, architecture and the contemporary city.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11292D | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 15 | James Steele | WAH212 | |
Introduction to a range of new technologies and techniques examining technical and theoretical implications including a range of digital fabrication technologies, robotics and film-making techniques.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11293D | 051 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 10 | Ronald Mitchell | WAH212 | |
Advanced thematic topical investigations emphasizing diverse areas of specialization. Projects will be faculty-led research investigations that concentrate on diverse areas of vital concern.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11294D | 059 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 12 | Gary Paige | OFFICE |  | |
| 10:00-11:50am 1:00-6:50pm | Friday Friday | OFFICE OFFICE |
Advanced topical investigations emphasizing diverse areas of specialization. Projects will be faculty-led research investigations that concentrate on diverse areas of vital concern. Prerequisite: ARCH 605bL or ARCH 702L. Open only to Architecture majors.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (ARCH 605b or ARCH 702)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
- Note: Enrollment limited to students pre-approved to participate in this 2019 graduate-level study abroad program.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212D | 263 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 9 of 9 | Olivier Touraine,Eric Haas | OFFICE | | |
| 11283D | 850 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 1 of 5 | Andy Ku, | | ||
| 1:00-5:50pm | MWF | Hadrian Predock |