Architecture, BArch, Morphology Concentration
As part of the Center for Experimental Structures (CES), the Concentration in Morphology leverages the long history of interest in form studies with a focus on exploring the relationship between form and space (geometry, topology), form and force (structural morphology), form and time (dynamic morphology) enabled by computation, fabrication, construction, and emerging technologies. Within this overview, different course offerings focus on any combination of these topics. Since D’Arcy Thompson’s pioneering work a century ago, the generative principles of form have become central to our understanding of the diverse structures we encounter in nature and man-made constructs, physical and even conceptual. This paradigm has percolated within many fields of knowledge since and guides the academic and research activities at the CES at Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture.
Semester 1 | Credits | |
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ARCH-101 | Design I | 5 |
ARCH-111 | Representation 1 | 3 |
ARCH-131 | Technics 1 | 3 |
ARCH-151 | History and Theory of Architecture 1 | 3 |
HMS-101B | Literary/Critical Studies Architecture I | 3 |
HMS-291B | Introduction to Transdisciplinary Writing for Architecture I | 1 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ARCH-102 | Design II | 5 |
ARCH-112 | Representation 2 | 3 |
ARCH-152 | History and Theory of Architecture 2 | 3 |
MSCI-110 | Intro to Physics/Chemistry | 3 |
HMS-201B | Literary/Critical Studies Architects II | 3 |
HMS-292B | Intro to Transdisciplinary Writing II Writing II | 1 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 3 | ||
ARCH-201 | Intermediate Design I | 5 |
ARCH-211 | Representation 3 | 3 |
ARCH-231 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
ARCH-251 | History and Theory of Architecture 3 | 3 |
ARCH-261 | Architectural Materials | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 4 | ||
ARCH-202 | Intermediate Design II | 5 |
ARCH-232 | Structures: Steel | 3 |
ARCH-252 | History and Theory of Architecture 4 1 | 3 |
ARCH-262 | Architectural Assembly Systems | 3 |
MSCI-271 | Ecology for Architects | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 5 | ||
ARCH-301 | Comprehensive Design I | 5 |
ARCH-331 | Concrete Structures | 3 |
ARCH-361 | Building Environment | 3 |
ARCH-363 | Professional Practice | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 6 | ||
ARCH-302 | Comprehensive Design II | 5 |
ARCH-362 | Building Services | 3 |
ARCH-364 | Construction Documents | 3 |
Social Science/Philosophy Elective | 3 | |
Morphology Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 7 | ||
Select one of the following: | 5 | |
Advanced Design I | ||
Advanced Design (Rome) (Rome) | ||
ARCH-454 | Urban Genealogies: History & Theories Of Urbanism: Forms,texts,context | 3 |
SS-203G | Global History to 1800 | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Morphology Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 8 | ||
Select one of the following: | 5 | |
Advanced Design II | ||
Advanced Design (Rome) (Rome) | ||
SS-204G | Global History Since 1800 | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
Morphology Elective | 3 | |
All Institute Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 9 | ||
Select one of the following: | 5 | |
Advanced Design III | ||
Advanced Design (Rome) (Rome) | ||
ARCH-501 | Degree Project: Research | 3 |
HMS-497B | Research Writing for Architecture Students | 1 |
Social Science/Philosophy Elective | 3 | |
Morphology Elective | 3 | |
All Institute Elective | 2 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 10 | ||
ARCH-503 | Degree Project: Design Studio | 5 |
HMS-498B | Advanced Transdisciplinary Writing | 1 |
All Institute Elective | 9 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 170 |
1 | Morphology pre-requisite |
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Professional Knowledge: Each student will demonstrate the ability to transform an idea to an architectural proposition by incorporating all skills developed from core to advance design. (Design Excellence)
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Social & Cultural Thinking: Students at Pratt learn that architecture is a meaningful cultural contribution dedicated to the sustenance of the imagination and the necessity for material embodiment within a larger social and ethical context. (Critical Thinking/Cultural and Social Knowledge)
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Technology: Students will demonstrate the critical use of digital technology, fabrication, and environmentally responsible design in relationship to contemporary design and practice. (Technology: Computation and Digital Fabrication)
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Urbanism: Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate sustainable practices, material research, and interdisciplinary approaches to find sustainable design solutions. (Ecological Design)
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Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate creative and intellectual independence to applied architectural research. (Research)
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Professional Knowledge: Pratt seeks to instill aesthetic judgment, knowledge, collaborative skill, and technical expertise which can blend theory with creative applications in the preparation of students to become leaders in the profession. (Professionalism)