Art, Pre-Architecture Concentration, B.A.

Program Overview

At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), our architecture program will expand your view of architecture, blending the physical and digital realms. You'll learn how to bridge these worlds effectively through our curriculum, which provides solid frameworks and best practices.

Four-Year Curriculum Plan

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Vision and Approach

Our goal is to inspire students to connect with society through architecture, creating spaces that reflect today's culture. By blending individual creativity with teamwork, they adapt to modern challenges in architecture.

Architecture Students

NCCU’s B.A. in Pre-Architecture celebrates diversity of thought and experimentation. We recognize that architecture is more than physical structures; architecture is a dynamic interplay between the virtual and the tangible. Given the ever-evolving digital landscape, architects now function as translators and creators. Our curriculum is developed on the principle that architecture transcends convention and actively engages with the broader cultural, historical, and theoretical discourses of the discipline.

Architecture is a social art; it is about people, connections, and experiences. The NCCU pre-architecture program emphasizes the architect's role as a facilitator of connections, a creator of spaces that resonate with contemporary culture. As a student in the pre-architecture concentration, you will learn to navigate the complex interplay between solitary creativity and collective collaboration, responding to the evolving demands of contemporary practice.

Unique Learning Path

Presenting a vibrant foundation, pre-architecture explores avant-garde concepts, audacious theories, and revolutionary solutions. Inquiry-based studios delve into placemaking, spatial creation, and communities. Students hone critical thinking skills and mindset to shape the future of the built environment.

BRITE Building

Architecture education at NCCU is defined by engaging with cutting-edge concepts, bold speculations, and innovative solutions. Our design studios serve as laboratories for exploration, where students immerse themselves in the process of placemaking, spatial production, and community building, developing the critical thinking and technical skills necessary for successful architectural thinking.

Diverse Studio Culture

Through workshops, lectures, and reviews, the diverse learning ecosystem interacts with professionals to refine design sensibilities. These experiences ensure students’ creations echo contemporary expressions.

Architect Students at NCCU

Throughout your educational journey, you will interact with visiting architects, design professionals, and professors. Regular workshops, lectures, and design reviews provide opportunities for feedback and critique, enriching your perspective and refining your design skills. This engagement ensures that your work is relevant to contemporary architectural culture.

Progressive Methodology of Learning

The pre-architecture concentration nurtures an understanding of inequalities. The curriculum empowers inclusive, sustainable visions. Architecture becomes a beacon of change while intertwining disciplines to shape the world.

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The NCCU pre-architecture program is dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges of our time. We are committed to fostering a deep awareness of structural inequalities and equipping students to contribute to the design of a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. Architecture can be more than a physical built environment; it can be a catalyst for change and a platform for imagining possibilities beyond the ordinary. We encourage students to explore intersections with other disciplines. By engaging with diverse cultures, design techniques, and histories, you will develop a more holistic approach to architecture and expand your ability to innovate and inspire.