Curriculum Structure

Total courses: Forty-three

Major requirements:

School of Visual Arts, Windsor

• 27-105, 27-107, 27-108, 36-110, 26-120; one of 27-383 or 27-384; 27-480 (2 credits), 27-481 (2 credits), and 27-491
• Structural Behaviour 36-213, Green Corridor 27-385
• two additional 300-level studio courses in the same subject area
• plus 28-150, 28-214, 28-215, 28-391, Architectural Theory
• two other Art History courses, one of which has to be at the 400-level
• a positive VABE portfolio evaluation

School of Architecture, Detroit

• Professions: ARCH 1190 [36-119], ARCH 1290 [36-129]
• 4 Design Studio courses: ARCH 1300 [36-230], ARCH 1400 [36-240], ARCH 2100 [36-310], ARCH 2200 [36-320]
• Computer Graphics/ Design: ARCH 1160 [36-116], ARCH 2160 [36-216]
• Structures: ARCH 2330 [36-233], ARCH 2430 [36-243]
• Co-op Training Preparation: CEC-3000 [36-300]

Note: the bracketed numbers are the UWindsor VABE course listings
 

Option Requirements:

Five courses including

a) two Social Science courses
b) one Science course
c) two additional courses from Arts excluding Visual Arts

Those students seeking to pursue a B.Sc. in Architecture from the UDM after their third year are encouraged to consult the VABE Coordinator on what options are transferable.

Other Requirements:

01-150 and 01-151; 24-210, 34-110, 62-139

Portfolio Evaluation:

A successful portfolio evaluation is required. The portfolio evaluation takes place in semester six, after the VABE student has gained credit in 27-105, 27-107, 27-108, 28-150, 36-110, 36-120, ARCH 1300 [36-230], ARCH 1400 [36-240], ARCH 2100 [36-310], and is currently enrolled in ARCH 2200 [36-320].