Third Year Application - Architecture
I. Deadline Dates:
Application Deadline: 4:30pm CST - February 8, 2008
Portfolio Deadline: 9:00am CST - 16 May, 2008
Students will be notified of terms of acceptance between May and August 2008.
II. Contacts:
III. General Requirements:
Completion of the first two years of core study in the Pre Architecture program with a cummulative GPA of 2.60 or higher.
IV. Portfolio Requirements:
Each student submits a portfolio of 10 pages of work (8 1/2 X 11 inches, one-side only). The portfolio should offer sufficient evidence for the following items to be evaluated.
1. Skills Development
a. Freehand observational drawing: The drawing demonstrates strong observational skills and is well proportioned; line and shade are highly descriptive and expressive; drawing shows the volumetric and structural qualities of the object; drawing demonstrates outstanding ability to translate a three-dimensional object into two dimensions.
b. Composition (two-dimensional and three-dimensional): Elements are arranged so that the viewer's eye moves through the composition consistent with the student's intentions; the basics of formal expression are effectively used; the hierarchy of parts is effective; no extraneous components; expressive ability in both two and three dimensions.
b. Architectural delineation by computer: Describes the spacial characteristics of an object in plan, section, elevation, and through perspective, views are selected for their expressive potential; demonstrates a superior ability to use the computer in the analysis of form and effectively communicate each variable; representations have a scalar consistency; forms are well constructed and joints are matched.
d. Architectural delineation by hand: Drawings follow the conventions of architectural drafting and demonstrate the limits of these conventions; excellent line weight; projection development displayed; superior letter form and spacing.
e. Craft: The assembled object is consistent and creates a self-sufficient world for the piece; the method of construction supports the designer's intentions; the nature of the materials used for the construction are exploited to reinforce the intention.
f. Representation of light, materials, and color: Demonstrates superior ability to depict space through the representation of light and material presence (weight, texture, reflectiveness, etc.); accomplishment in the application of color theory and its application; hue, value, shading, and intensity are used to communicate a sense of depth that is logical.
2. Design process
Student is in command of the design process as a rational process; clear problem statement; superior performance of analysis and the use of this information to inform decision making; exploration of alternatives as evidence of inquiry; decision making grounded in research; development and enhancement of selected alternative.
3. Portfolio Design
a. Page design and layout: Consistent format; excellent composition; extends the information from page-to-page; easy to read; achieves balance with visual information and relaxation; eye is directed to information; effectively communicates the design and its intent with transparency and accuracy; excellent craft.
b. Content: The portfolio contains ten, one-sided pages; the work contained within the portfolio permits an adequate evaluation.
V. Application:
Architecture Application for Third Year of Study
