________________________ ARCHITECTURE _____________ ARCHITECTURE --Master of Architecture --Master of Science in Architectural Studies --Doctor of Philosophy Facilities for Graduate Work Facilities for the study of architecture are centrally located on campus in three adjacent and historically significant buildings: Battle Hall (1911) and Sutton Hall (1918, renovated in 1982), designed by the distinguished American architect Cass Gilbert; and Goldsmith Hall (1933, expanded and renovated in 1988), designed by noted French architect Paul Philippe Cret, one of the planners of the original forty-acre campus. The Architecture and Planning Library, a branch of the General Libraries, maintains more than 50,000 volumes and bound periodicals, several thousand professional reports, all major architecture and planning journals, and the Architectural Drawings Collection of more than 120,000 architectural drawings and photographs. The collections of the nearby Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center include more than 30,000 rare architecture books, including the classics of architectural literature, and an additional 35,000 volumes on architecture and planning are housed in other units of the General Libraries. The Architecture Reference Center contains audiovisual equipment, technical and design reference material, and more than 275,000 photographic slides of architectural and related works. The Center for American Architecture and Design, established in the School of Architecture in 1982, provides support and resources for the scholarly study of American architecture, particularly that of the Southwest. Through lectures, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, fellowship support, and the collection of research materials, the center encourages a community of architecture scholarship. Computer-aided design and research opportunities are provided by the school's computer laboratory, which maintains microcomputer equipment and terminals interfaced with the extensive academic computing facilities of the University's Computation Center. The Winedale Historical Center, a museum of cultural history housed in restored nineteenth-century Texas buildings eighty miles east of Austin, provides in-residence research opportunities in Texas architectural history, preservation, and restoration. The proximity of Austin to Latin America and the resources of the University's Institute of Latin American Studies and Benson Latin American Collection provide exceptional opportunities for the study of Latin American architecture. Areas of Study The master's degree programs in the School of Architecture lead to professional, postprofessional, and nonprofessional degrees with advanced study in areas of scientific and historical inquiry, technological development, architectural design, and research. Students who have gained knowledge and proficiency in professional skills may select an area of study: architectural design, history and theory, historic preservation, computer applications in architecture, urban design, or research on topics approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. The emphasis of the doctoral degree program is on the history of architecture. The scope of study may include areas such as the history of theory; the history of design; the history of urban design, settlement, or cities; the history of landscape; and the history of technology. With a particular focus on modernism and the modern period, the program draws on the experience and expertise of the history of architecture faculty and the faculty of the Department of Art and Art History. The program aims to develop students' skill in critical analysis and their mastery of critical theory. Research methods range from the most traditional, including fieldwork and primary research, to the most contemporary, including computer-aided form analysis and image processing. Graduate Studies Committee The following faculty members served on the Graduate Studies Committee in the spring semester of 1994-1995. Drury Blakeley Alexander Anthony M. Alofsin Kevin Alter Francisco Arumi-Noe Simon D. Atkinson M. Wayne Bell Michael L. Benedikt Sinclair Black Hal Box C. Owen Cappleman Peter O. Coltman R. James Coote Richard L. Dodge, Jr. Larry A. Doll Buford W. Duke, Jr. Michael L. Garrison Wesley Henderson David D. Heymann Daniel E. Leary Gerlinde Leiding Christopher A. Macdonald Robert W. Mugerauer Marcos J. Novak Lawrence W. Speck Richard P. Swallow Lance E. Tatum Danilo F. Udovicki D. Andrew Vernooy Jun Watanabe Roxanne Kuter Williamson Admission Requirements Master of Architecture. This degree program is offered to qualified applicants holding baccalaureate degrees in any discipline. Doctor of Philosophy. Admission decisions are made by the doctoral subcommittee of the Graduate Studies Committee. Requirements include a Master of Science in Architectural Studies degree from the University or an equivalent degree from another institution. Students with a master's degree in architectural history or a master's degree in art history that includes at least three graduate seminars in architectural history will also be considered for admission. Degree Requirements MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE Professional degree program. For students entering with degrees other than professional degrees in architecture, the Master of Architecture is an accredited first professional degree, with accelerated graduate professional courses designed to prepare the student for advanced work in architecture; the coursework is prescribed on the basis of the student's previous college work as shown in transcripts, portfolio, statement of intent, and references. Before progressing into advanced architectural design, first professional degree candidates must demonstrate a certain proficiency in design and communication skills through a qualifying review conducted by the faculty. Students entering without a background in architecture normally complete the first professional degree program in approximately three and one-half years of study in residence; the academic records of students holding preprofessional degrees in architectural studies are individually evaluated for course credit toward the first professional degree requirements. The student must complete all prerequisites and professional courses prescribed for his or her degree plan in addition to the University-wide requirements given in chapter 3 for either the master's degree program with thesis or the master's degree program without thesis or report. For the master's degree with thesis, students complete thirty semester hours of coursework, including the six-hour thesis course and the requirements of one of the concentrations described below. For the master's degree without thesis or report, students complete thirty-six semester hours of coursework. Postprofessional degree program. For students entering with a professional degree in architecture, the Master of Architecture is a postprofessional degree, normally requiring thirty semester hours of graduate work, including the six-hour thesis course. Students may also choose the program without thesis, which requires thirty-six semester hours of graduate work, including six hours of independent work. Based on the student's interest and an evaluation of the statement of intent, portfolio, and transcripts, specific degree requirements are established for the postprofessional program offerings: Design: A postprofessional program providing an opportunity to examine and refine design philosophies. Participants may develop an individual program of study based on their specific design interests or built around the philosophy of a particular faculty member. Computer applications in architecture: A postprofessional program emphasizing the integration of technical knowledge and computational techniques into architectural design. Historic preservation: A postprofessional program providing knowledge and skills used in the preservation of historic buildings and in the sensitive design for their adaptive use for contemporary needs. Urban design: Postprofessional graduate study developing an understanding of the urban environment and its users' needs, and promoting design skills to improve the quality and efficiency of the built environment. Advanced design research: The aim of this postprofessional program is to anticipate and encourage developments in architectural theory and practice. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES The Master of Science in Architectural Studies degree program consists of advanced academic work in areas that support architecture, including historic preservation, computer applications, architectural history/theory, urban design, advanced design research, and interdisciplinary studies. This degree program is tailored to applicants who wish to pursue research and advanced study for a nonprofessional degree in architecture. For students holding a first professional Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree, the Master of Science in Architectural Studies is a postprofessional degree. The degree program consists of at least thirty semester hours (including a six-hour thesis) as specified in chapter 3 of this catalog. Prerequisites for students without architecture degrees vary according to area of interest. Specific course requirements are established for each student by the supervising faculty member and the graduate adviser. This degree does not fulfill the professional degree requirements for registration as an architect. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY The doctoral degree program is administered by a subcommittee of the Graduate Studies Committee that includes faculty members from the Department of Art and Art History as well as from the School of Architecture. The doctoral subcommittee determines course requirements, prescribes qualifying examinations, and approves dissertation topics. The program requires experience in design, which may be gained through coursework or in a variety of professional contexts. Reading proficiency is required in two languages, normally French and German; however, other languages may be approved. For More Information Campus address: Sutton Hall (SUT) 2.124, Phone (512) 471-0134, Fax (512) 471-0716 Mailing address: Graduate Program in Architecture, School of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-1160 Graduate Courses The faculty expects to offer the following courses in the academic years 1995-1996 and 1996-1997; however, all courses are not taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule, published before registration, and the supplement to the Course Schedule, published before classes begin, to determine which courses and topics will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. These publications also may reflect changes that have been made to the courses listed here since this catalog was printed. Unless otherwise stated below, each course meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. ARCHITECTURE: ARC ARC 380. Topics in Architecture. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 381K. Visual Communication I. Study and application of drawing and other communication skills for architects. Designed for the student without a background in graphics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 391, and consent of the graduate adviser. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 381L. Visual Communication II. Intermediate to advanced work in architectural graphics, coordinated with design studio to provide experience in communicating design intentions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 381K (or 381R, Visual Communications I), concurrent enrollment in Architecture 392, and consent of the graduate adviser. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 381R. Advanced Visual Communication. With consent of the graduate adviser, may be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Advanced exercises to refine graphic and other visual communication skills in such media as freehand drawing, modeling, photography, and computer graphics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 381L (or 381S), and consent of the graduate adviser. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 381T. Technical Communication. Studio to provide skills in producing construction documents as they relate to the design and building process. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; Architecture 385N (or 387N), 394C, and 394D; concurrent enrollment in Architecture 695; and consent of the graduate adviser. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 382. Professional Practice. Ethical, legal, and administrative responsibilities of the architect; organizations, processes, and roles in architecture. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 383S. Site Design. History and fundamentals of landscape design. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 384K. Environmental Controls I. Survey of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, vertical transportation, and plumbing systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 384L. Environmental Controls II. Survey of electrical and lighting systems and acoustical characteristics of space and building systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 385K. Construction I. Materials and methods of construction systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 385L. Construction II. Introduction to statics and strengths of materials, structural forces, and principles of equilibrium. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 385K (or 387K), Physics 303K and 103M, and consent of the graduate adviser. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 385M. Construction III. Architectural potential, theory, and design of timber and steel structures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 385L (or 387L), and consent of the graduate adviser. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 385N. Construction IV. Architectural potential, theory, and design of reinforced concrete in structures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 385M (or 387M), and consent of the graduate adviser. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 386K. Theory of Architecture I. Survey of traditional philosophy since Plato with respect to its architectural and aesthetic implications. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and admission to the graduate program in architecture or architectural studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours to be arranged. ARC 386L. Theory of Architecture II. Survey of architectural theory since the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and admission to the graduate program in architecture or architectural studies. ARC 386M. Theory of Architecture Elective. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Contemporary theories of architecture and urbanism. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and admission to the graduate program in architecture or architectural studies. ARC 388K. History of Architecture, Survey I. Survey of architecture from ancient times through the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 388L. History of Architecture, Survey II. Survey of architecture from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 388K, and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 388M. History of Architecture, Survey III. Survey of architecture in the twentieth century. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and Architecture 388K. ARC 388R. Topics in the History of Architecture. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Seminars and lecture/seminars on advanced topics in the history of architecture. Regular topics include ancient, medieval, Renaissance, Latin American, oriental, nineteenth-century, and twentieth-century history of architecture; and historiography of architecture. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 388L (or 388H), and consent of the graduate adviser. ARC 389, 689. Research in Architecture. Investigation of problems in architecture, urban design, and development selected by the student with approval of the Graduate Studies Committee. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. Three or six lecture hours a week for one semester. ARC 391. Architectural Design I. Investigation, synthesis, and communication of the characteristics of the built environment for graduate students with undergraduate degrees in areas other than architecture. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 381K, and consent of the graduate adviser. Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 392. Architectural Design II. Exploration of design, dealing with subjective and objective decision making as well as development of design process and problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 381K (or 381R, Visual Communications I) and 391, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 381L, and consent of the graduate adviser. Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 393C. Architectural Design III. Design problems, emphasizing practical requirements of sound buildings. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 381L (or 381S) and 392, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 393D, and consent of the graduate adviser. Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 393D. Architectural Design III. Design problems, emphasizing visual significance; physical and social contexts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 381L (or 381S) and 392, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 393C, and consent of the graduate adviser. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 394C. Architectural Design IV. Design problems concentrating on design development. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 393C and 393D, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 394D, and consent of the graduate adviser. Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 394D. Architectural Design IV. In-depth analysis and evaluation of building systems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 393C and 393D, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 394C, and consent of the graduate adviser. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 695. Architectural Design V. Comprehensive advanced studio to develop skills in assimilating concepts into a feasible building design. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 394C and 394D, concurrent enrollment in Architecture 381T, and consent of the graduate adviser. Fifteen laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 696. Advanced Architectural Design. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Advanced problems in architectural or urban design to develop skills in areas of students' and faculty member's choice, including interior architecture, preservation, and energy-conscious design. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Architecture 394C and 394D or the equivalent, and consent of the graduate adviser. The equivalent of fifteen laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 697. Master's Studio. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Forum for advanced study in architecture, addressing complex design problems and issues related to various architectural topics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, consent of the graduate adviser, and completion of design sequence for a professional degree in architecture. The equivalent of eighteen laboratory hours a week for one semester. ARC 698. Thesis. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. For students seeking the Master of Science in Architectural Studies, those seeking the Master of Architecture as a postprofessional degree, and those seeking the Master of Architecture as a first professional degree who choose to complete the requirements of a concentration. Prerequisite: For 698A, graduate standing in architecture and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Architecture 698A. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters. COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING --Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning --Doctor of Philosophy Facilities for Graduate Work The Architecture and Planning Library and the Wasserman Public Affairs Library provide excellent resources for study and research in community and regional planning. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, the program also makes use of a wide range of resources available through the Bureau of Business Research, the School of Social Work, the Center for Highway Research, the Population Research Center, the Center for Research in Water Resources, the Bureau of Economic Geology, and the Urban Issues Program. The program's computer laboratory contains extensive microcomputer equipment, graphics workstations, and several terminals interfaced with the University's Computation Center. The program also draws on the resources of several state and city planning agencies; research efforts are conducted in conjunction with the Texas Water Development Board; the state Departments of Housing and Community Affairs, Human Services, Parks and Wildlife, and Transportation; the Capital Area Planning Council; and the Office of Planning and Development of the City of Austin. Areas of Study At the end of the first year, after completing introductory courses, students select an area of concentration in which to develop more specialized knowledge. Specific requirements for the areas of concentration vary, but most require at least four courses. Areas of specialization include environmental and natural resources, land use and development, housing, public services, economic development, transportation, social services, and urban design. Graduate Studies Committee The following faculty members served on the Graduate Studies Committee in the spring semester of 1994-1995. Kent S. Butler Peter O. Coltman Susan Handy David D. Heymann Terry D. Kahn Robert W. Mugerauer Robert G. Paterson D. Andrew Vernooy Patricia A. Wilson Admission Requirements It is recommended that prospective students enter the master's degree program having completed introductory courses in economics, government, sociology, and statistics; at the discretion of the graduate adviser, an entering student may be required to complete these courses. Professional experience may sometimes suffice for this preparation. To be admitted to the doctoral program, an applicant must have a master's degree in community and regional planning or a related field, must have adequate preparation in the subject matter of the program, and must demonstrate competence in quantitative methods and planning theory. For more information about admission to the master's or doctoral degree program, consult the admissions committee in care of the program. Degree Requirements MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING Each student must complete forty-eight semester hours of coursework, including introductory courses on the planning process, quantitative methods, planning law, urban and regional theory, and finance of public services. The student then chooses an area of concentration; for most concentrations, at least four courses are required. During the final year, the student synthesizes his or her educational experience either in a thesis or in an internship with a professional report. With the assistance of the graduate adviser, each student develops an individual program based on his or her interests; each program must include at least thirty semester hours in community and regional planning or acceptable substitutes. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY The doctoral degree requires fifty-one semester hours of work, including graduate coursework and directed research and the dissertation. Each student must choose an inside field of concentration in planning from community planning and development (environmental, land use and development, and public services planning) and regional planning (regional development and urban economic development planning). The inside field is supplemented by advanced work in an outside field; a variety of supporting (outside) fields are available through other University programs. Depth and breadth of experience in planning theory and research methods are required of all doctoral students. After completing the required coursework, the student advances to candidacy according to procedures set by the Graduate Studies Committee. Advancement to candidacy involves an evaluation of the student's research proposal and a comprehensive written examination covering the inside field and the student's coursework. A faculty committee reviews the student's program of coursework and research proposal, evaluates the research in progress, and reads the dissertation. Joint Degree Programs In addition to the following program with the Language and Area Center for Latin American Studies, the School of Architecture has approval to offer a joint program leading to the Master of Community and Regional Planning and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in geography. Information about this program is available from the graduate adviser. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING/ MASTER OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES A student seeking admission to a joint degree program must apply through the Graduate and International Admissions Center. He or she must be accepted by each individual program in order to be admitted to the joint program. Like all other graduate applicants, the student is responsible for submitting any additional information required by the Graduate Studies Committee for each program. The joint program in Latin American studies and community and regional planning provides qualified students with the skills necessary to work toward solving the urbanization and regional development problems of contemporary Latin America. A student must complete a combined total of at least sixty-six semester hours of graduate coursework in the Latin American studies and community and regional planning programs. In addition, it may be necessary for some students to enroll for an additional semester or summer session to complete all requirements of the joint program. A joint committee composed of faculty members from both programs selects students for admission. For additional information, consult the committee in care of either program. For More Information Campus address: Sutton Hall (SUT) 2.130, Phone (512) 471-1922, Fax (512) 471-0716 Mailing address: Graduate Program in Community and Regional Planning, School of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-1160 Graduate Courses The faculty expects to offer the following courses in the academic years 1995-1996 and 1996-1997; however, all courses are not taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule, published before registration, and the supplement to the Course Schedule, published before classes begin, to determine which courses and topics will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. These publications also may reflect changes that have been made to the courses listed here since this catalog was printed. Unless otherwise stated below, each course meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING: CRP CRP 980. Planning Theory and Practice. Planning practice and communications; basic planning methods; history, theory, and ethics of planning. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Three lecture hours a week for three semesters. CRP 381. Management and Implementation. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topics include public policy and administration, urban economics, economics of the public sector, metropolitan governance, and planning law. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Topic 1: Financing Public Services. Topic 2: Planning Law. CRP 383. Research Seminar in Environmental and Regional Planning. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Research seminars based on actual planning projects or research carried out in cooperation with specific public or private clients. May also include urban design studios and workshops. Topics include urban environmental analysis, water resources planning, coastal zone management, hazards and disaster management, urban design, and neighborhood planning. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. CRP 384. Structure and Function of Communities and Regions. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. History of human settlements and urban development; theory and analysis of community and regional structure and function; social and political organization; economic structure and development. Seminars and workshops on economic development, urban theory, and growth problems. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. CRP 386. Applied Planning Techniques. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topics include basic quantitative methods, advanced quantitative methods, urban analysis, and computers and simulation models. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Topic 1: Quantitative Methods I. Topic 2: Quantitative Methods II. Additional prerequisite: Community and Regional Planning 386 (Topic 1). Topic 3: Data Sources and Analysis. Major sources and types of data available in the public and private domains; data analysis and applications. CRP 388K. Seminar in Urban Development and Physical Facilities Planning. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topics include urban mobility and transportation systems, housing demand and technology, new towns, transportation and land use models, urban mass transportation, alternative dispute resolution, land use, and land development processes. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. CRP 390. Conference Course in Community and Regional Planning. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Readings and case studies in planning and environmental policies. Topics include infrastructure planning, geographic information systems, landscape and culture, and growth management. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser. Conference course. CRP 396. Independent Research in Community and Regional Planning. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. CRP 397. Planning Internship. Includes placement with a public or private planning agency, faculty supervision, and presentation of report. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the graduate adviser. CRP 698. Thesis. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: For 698A, graduate standing in community and regional planning and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Community and Regional Planning 698A. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters. CRP 398R. Master's Report. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option; a student may choose this option with faculty approval if the student also completes an internship. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in community and regional planning and consent of the graduate adviser. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.