Our pedagogical model is based on a studio-intensive approach where architectural design and artistic experimentation inform one another throughout. Each semester, students take one studio dedicated to the development of an architectural project and one through the lens of contemporary artistic practice. We explore a multitude of scales, programs, mediums, and techniques in our studios. Lecture courses under the category Systems + Practice cover environmental, material, and professional topics, while Texts + Contexts courses cover history, theory, and criticism.

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The J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program offers a three-year, NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture Degree (M.Arch) with the possibility of qualifying for an Advanced Placement, Two-Year Track. Prospective students may qualify for Advanced Placement if they meet the following prerequisites:

Option 1:

Completed a B.Arch or BS in Architecture at a NAAB-accredited institution.

Option 2:

a. Completed an undergraduate degree in architecture or a field related to the design of the built environment, such as landscape architecture, urban design, or environmental design at an institution that is not NAAB-accredited.

b. Can provide additional evidence through a portfolio with examples of course syllabi, assignments, or professional experience that prove they have the knowledge required to meet the learning objectives of the following courses:

• Z531 Texts and Contexts 1
• Z641 Energy and Environmental Systems 1
•  Z521 Structures 1

The Admissions Committee considers the eligibility of all candidates based on the program’s evaluation criteria.