ARCH - Architectural Studies Minor

The architectural studies minor is intended to equip the student with an understanding of the built environment, whether it is a Greek temple, a skyscraper, or a city. The minor includes historical, technological, and artistic approaches to the study of monuments and cities. Architectural history courses in the art history program, which form the basis of the minor, acquaint the student with major theoretical, cultural, stylistic, and technological developments throughout history. For those students interested in becoming architects, studio arts and architectural drawing and design courses introduce them to the skills required in architectural practice, including design, drafting, and three-dimensional thinking. The minor consists of six courses in three required disciplines, and an integrating exercise to be determined with the student's minor coordinator. All courses to be counted toward the minor must be approved by the minor coordinator. Students must earn a minimum of C- for all courses counted toward the minor. Students more interested in urban studies and interdisciplinary approaches to studying the city should consult the courses listed for the Center for Urban and Global Studies. Its web site is https://www.trincoll.edu/CUGS/ .