Minor in Architectural Studies
The Minor in Architectural Studies provides an introduction to architecture, architectural history and related areas of study. Many Architecture courses are open to students outside the department, including courses in architectural history, media and design computing.
The minor requires 25 credits:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Lower-Division Architecture Courses | 11 |
| Upper-Division Architecture Courses | 9 |
| Upper-Division College of Built Environments Courses | 5 |
| Total | 25 |
Download the Minor Curriculum (PDF)
Who Can Declare the Minor?
Undergraduate students may declare the minor if they:
- have completed at least 45 credits (sophomore standing), and
- are declared in a major other than Architecture.
To declare the minor, meet with your major department adviser.
Lower-Division Architecture Courses
| Course | Title | Credits | Typical Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH 101 | Introduction to Architectural Studies | 1 | Autumn |
| ARCH 150 | Appreciation of Architecture I | 3 | Autumn, Winter, Spring |
| ARCH 151 | Appreciation of Architecture II | 3 | Autumn, Winter, Spring |
| ARCH 200 | Design Representation I | 5 | Autumn |
| ARCH 201 | Design Representation II | 5 | Winter |
| ARCH 231 | Making and Craft | 5 | Spring |
Upper-Division Architecture Courses
| Course | Title | Credits | Typical Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH 350 | Architecture of the Ancient World | 3 | Autumn |
| ARCH 351 | Architecture of the Medieval and Early Modern World | 3 | Winter |
| ARCH 352 | History of Modern Architecture | 3 | Spring |
| ARCH 410 | Introduction to Architectural Photography | 3 | Varies |
| ARCH 415 | Architectural Sketching | 3 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| ARCH 418 | Watercolor Drawing | 3 | Winter |
| ARCH 431 | Energy and Building | 3 | Spring |
| ARCH 498 | Special Projects — topics vary by quarter | 3 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
College of Built Environments Electives
Students complete 5 credits of upper-division coursework in the College of Built Environments. Explore course offerings in:
Advising
Questions about the Architectural Studies minor or whether a course will satisfy a requirement can be directed to:
Undergraduate Advising
Department of Architecture
archug@uw.edu