Student Advising/CoAD
CoAD's student advising page is a collection of resources for students to use as they design their pathway to graduation. It highlights current elective courses, curriculum flowcharts, and other forms related to advising. For more information or questions please speak to your academic advisor .
ARC 2843/5023 BIM Fundamentals
Introduction to the principles and practices of Building Information Modeling (BIM). The fundamentals of BIM project organization and hierarchies, geometric organizational elements and component families. BIM tools are applied toward the creation of visualizations and graphical representations of the built form including orthographic and perspectival representations, and the integration of quantitative and graphical information to gain an understanding of the advantages and limitations of BIM.
ONLINE
CRN 5145/ 5290 (undergrad) and CRN 5146/ 5291 (graduate)
[Prereq: Visual Communications]
ARC 3843/5043 BIM for Building Systems
Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and techniques pertaining to structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other service networks. BIM tools are applied to model the components of individual networks and gain an understanding of the integration of different networks within the building. The role of BIM as a collaborative platform between different disciplines in the building industry is explored.
ONLINE
CRN 5147 (undergrad) and CRN 5148 (graduate)
[Prereq: BIM Fundamentals]
ARC 3993/6003 Special Topics: Guerilla Architecture and Humanitarian Design
Experimental, special and timely projects undertaken by groups of students.
ONLINE
CRN 5101 (undergrad) and CRN 5099 (graduate)
[Prereq: None]
ARC 5672 GIS Practicum
This course focuses on the application of GIS in a real world context by collaborating with a local organization such as an urban design or planning firm, a community development organization or a governmental agency.
ONLINE
CRN 5258
[Prereq: Advanced GIS, Urban Design Methods, and Quantitative Methods in Urban Design]
DES 3993/DES 5993 Special Topics: Immersive Design and Technology
Travel to Berlin with Steve Coy to explore interactive immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (XR). Travel dates are May 27 - June 17 (3 weeks), 2023.
STUDY ABROAD
CRN 5254 (undergrad) and CRN 5259 (graduate).
[Prereq: None]
DES 4993 Special Topics: Labor in the Age of AI
An experimental course deploying AI image generation to refocus the designer's research, investigative, and storytelling skills as a subcomponent of design. The course foreground sites of making as aesthetic and performative inspiration.
ONLINE
CRN 5260
[Prereq: None]
This course focuses on the application of GIS in a real world context by collaborating with a local organization such as an urban design or planning firm, a community development organization or a governmental agency.
ONLINE
CRN 5258
[Prereq: Advanced GIS, Urban Design Methods, and Quantitative Methods in Urban Design]
DES 3993/DES 5993 Special Topics: Immersive Design and Technology
Travel to Berlin with Steve Coy to explore interactive immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (XR). Travel dates are May 27 - June 17 (3 weeks), 2023.
STUDY ABROAD
CRN 5254 (undergrad) and CRN 5259 (graduate).
[Prereq: None]
DES 4993 Special Topics: Labor in the Age of AI
An experimental course deploying AI image generation to refocus the designer's research, investigative, and storytelling skills as a subcomponent of design. The course foreground sites of making as aesthetic and performative inspiration.
ONLINE
CRN 5260
[Prereq: None]
Fall 2023 Elective Courses
ARC 2843/5023 BIM Fundamentals
Introduction to the principles and practices of Building Information Modeling (BIM). The fundamentals of BIM project organization and hierarchies, geometric organizational elements and component families. BIM tools are applied toward the creation of visualizations and graphical representations of the built form including orthographic and perspectival representations, and the integration of quantitative and graphical information to gain an understanding of the advantages and limitations of BIM.
ONLINE
CRN 1329 (undergrad) and CRN 1330 (graduate)
[Prereq: Visual Communications]
ARC 4813/5043 BIM for Energy and Ecology
Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and techniques pertaining to energy analysis modeling (EAM) and the ecologies of landscape and infrastructure. BIM tools are applied towards the integration of information from disparate sources and the testing of speculative alternatives.
ONLINE
CRN 1703 (undergrad) and CRN 1704 (graduate)
[Prereq: BIM Fundamentals]
ARC 5714 Urban Studio 1
Urban Studio 1 provides an opportunity to relate theory to practice. This design-based studio is used as an opportunity to plan and design a given area at the city level. This track focuses on master planning of the project area.
ONLINE
CRN 1949
[Prereq: Research Methods]
ARC 5812 Adaptive Reuse and Rehabilitation
This interdisciplinary course examines the processes and issues of rehabilitating landscapes, city districts, and buildings through Adaptive Reuse. The conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of Adaptive Reuse are explored starting with an immersion in nineteenth century theoretical writings. The course moves chronologically to present day, using historical framing to consider current historic designations and sustainability guidelines.
ONLINE
CRN 1902
[Prereq: Grad Standing]
ARC 5852 Introduction to Community Development
The course provides students with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field of community development. The course considers human development, physical development, and organizational development, as they relate to community development. The course offers a progression from theory to praciice, beginning with a theoretical overview, an historical overview, and the approaches to community development (e.9., ecological, interactional, structural-functional; moving to the practice of community development) including technical assistance, action research, evaluation research, the role of local organizations and leadership, and coalitions; and ending with critical issues such as inner city development, youth in community development, health care, public schools, and sustainable development.
ONLINE
CRN 1947
[Prereq: Grad Standing]
ARC 5883 Design for Health
Graduate level experimental course that may be taught as a lecture, studio, or seminar.
ONLINE
CRN 1761
[Prereq: Grad Standing]
DES 4643 Design Theory
An introduction to design theory that explores multiple points-of-views and attitudes towards knowledge construction in society from the point of view of how it affects belief systems and design outcomes/possibilities. The version of Design Theory is focused on borad design applications.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1904
[Prereq: None] - but may not be in BSArch or MArch as this duplicates ARC5643 Design Theory
IDD 3713 Human Factors and Ergonomics
An exploration of physical and cognitive ergonomics learned through examining the behaviors and skills of humans and specifications for our designed enviornment.
ONLINE
CRN 1522
[Prereq: None]
GAM 2253 Level Design
Explore the research, planning, and development of game enviornments through the lens of space, enviornments, and interactions using industry-standard game engines.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1516
[Prereq: None]
GRA 2223 Visual Culture
Raise your awareness of the relationship between sight, meaning, and power through the use and presence of images in our culture.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1503
[Prereq: COM1103]
GRA 3043 Video Design
Add some time-based media skills to your repertoire to develop your narrative and communication abilities. While a core skill in Graphic Design, all design programs benefit from the focus on sequencing, narrative, lighting, sound, and movement.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1624
[Prereq: DES1213]
ART 3032 Photography
A great course to develop your skills in photography as an asset to your design career.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1620
[Prereq: DES1213]
ATD 4213 3D Modelling: Animation
Learn how to use Unreal to do product placement through time-based media as students position their own projects into a professional presentation and engagement environment.
ONLINE
CRN 1673
[Prereq: Any previous course in 3D modeling]
An introduction to design theory that explores multiple points-of-views and attitudes towards knowledge construction in society from the point of view of how it affects belief systems and design outcomes/possibilities. The version of Design Theory is focused on borad design applications.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1904
[Prereq: None] - but may not be in BSArch or MArch as this duplicates ARC5643 Design Theory
IDD 3713 Human Factors and Ergonomics
An exploration of physical and cognitive ergonomics learned through examining the behaviors and skills of humans and specifications for our designed enviornment.
ONLINE
CRN 1522
[Prereq: None]
GAM 2253 Level Design
Explore the research, planning, and development of game enviornments through the lens of space, enviornments, and interactions using industry-standard game engines.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1516
[Prereq: None]
GRA 2223 Visual Culture
Raise your awareness of the relationship between sight, meaning, and power through the use and presence of images in our culture.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1503
[Prereq: COM1103]
GRA 3043 Video Design
Add some time-based media skills to your repertoire to develop your narrative and communication abilities. While a core skill in Graphic Design, all design programs benefit from the focus on sequencing, narrative, lighting, sound, and movement.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1624
[Prereq: DES1213]
ART 3032 Photography
A great course to develop your skills in photography as an asset to your design career.
ON CAMPUS
CRN 1620
[Prereq: DES1213]
ATD 4213 3D Modelling: Animation
Learn how to use Unreal to do product placement through time-based media as students position their own projects into a professional presentation and engagement environment.
ONLINE
CRN 1673
[Prereq: Any previous course in 3D modeling]
Southfield
Detroit Center for Design + Technology
Affleck House