Annually, teaching assistant (TA) positions are available in the Department of Architecture for highly qualified Masters students in M.ARCH, MUD, and MS programs.
2025-2026 Teaching Assistant Application
These courses include:
ARCH 111 Design I
An introductory course about architecture and architectural making. 2D and 3D form and space tested through the theoretical, pragmatic, and contextual issues that influence architecture.
Undergraduate Lecture
ARCH 151 History and Theory I
Broad overview of the histories and theories that have shaped the discipline of architecture: its histories, theories and methodologies.
Undergraduate Lecture
ARCH 271 Representation I
Development of precise standards of drawing and the history and techniques of descriptive and analytical drawing.
Undergraduate Lecture & Labs
ARCH 321 Building Tech I
The behavior of structures, structural materials and planning, and the principles and performance of building envelope systems.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture & Discussions
ARCH 353 History and Theory IV
Disciplinary methods and themes through rigorous readings of texts and objects concerning contemporary architectural criticism, and histories and theories of urban form and urban planning. Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture & Discussions
ARCH 422 Building Tech IV
Review and analysis of architectural construction systems in relation to building projects of various scales. Construction techniques and contract documentation are covered.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture
ARCH 423 Building Tech V
The impact of visual and thermal comfort requirements on the design of building enclosures, lighting systems and HVAC systems.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture
ARCH 771 Representation I
Development of precise standards of drawing and the history and techniques of descriptive and analytical drawing.
Graduate Lecture & Lab
ARCH 711 Graduate Design I
This design studio introduces students to theories and methodologies of architectural design. Design projects explore various design procedures, graphic techniques, and building tectonics. Graduate Lab [studio]
ARCH 112 Design II
Survey and application of twentieth century design techniques in architecture.
Undergraduate Lecture
ARCH 152 History and Theory II
Canonical buildings since 1800 alongside their accompanying theoretical texts are evaluated within the discipline and allied fields of inquiry.
Undergraduate Lecture
ARCH 272 Representation II
Exploration of the potential for representation to communicate generative, atmospheric, and presentational qualities.
Undergraduate Lecture & Labs
ARCH 352 History and Theory III
Introduction to behavioral, social and cultural factors and their implications for the design and planning of the built environment.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture & Discussions
ARCH 322 Building Tech II
Investigation of environmental control and life safety requirements and their implications on architectural form and design.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture & Discussions
ARCH 421 Building Tech III
Statics, strength of materials and analysis of simple structural elements and systems. Design and economics of simple building structures.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture
ARCH 343 Professional Practice III
An introduction to architectural practice; content includes office procedures, contract management, legal constraints.
Undergraduate/Graduate Lecture
ARCH 772 Representation II
Exploration of the potential for representation to communicate generative, atmospheric, and presentational qualities.
Graduate Lecture & Lab
ARCH 712 Graduate Design II
This design studio further develops the theories and methodologies of architectural design. Design projects emphasize specific issues of theory, structure, context, program, and graphic communication. Graduate Lab [studio]
