The History and Theory of Architecture Major
The History and Theory of Architecture Major
Students who matriculated in Fall 2020 or after and wish to complete the H+T of architecture major will need to fulfill the following requirements.
14 classes (including thesis) required
The History and Theory of Architecture major stresses research and writing in Architectural History. This program of study is only open to Barnard College students; Columbia College and General Studies students that are interested in majoring in architectural history should contact the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University. To track your progress for the History and Theory of Architecture Major please refer to the History + Theory of Architecture Worksheet.
Studio Requirement – 1 to 2 Courses
• Introduction to Architectural Design and Visual Culture
• Architectural Design: Systems and Materials
• Architectural Design: Environments and Mediations
Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops – 7 to 8 Courses
• Modern Architecture in the World
• Architectural Elective: History
• Architectural Elective: Society, Environment, and the Global
• Architectural Elective: Design, Media, and Technology
• 3 to 4 Architectural Electives - any lecture, seminar, or workshop offered by the Architecture Department or an approved course from a related department
*Note: Studios, Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops must total to 9 courses
Specialization – 3 Courses
Each student develops a specialization that broadens the reach of their architectural studies and supports their thesis. All majors, in consultation with their advisers, will develop a short (100 word) description of their specialization and advisers will approve their course selections.
Senior Courses – 2 Courses
• Senior Seminar
• Independent Research (thesis writing)
All senior History and Theory of Architecture majors are required to enroll in one semester of Senior Seminar and to write a thesis which can be done through enrolling in Independent Study (ARCH UN3997 or ARCH UN3998). Please consult with your major adviser for planning your thesis.