Dunwoody College of Technology
School of Design
At Dunwoody we educate designers who bring together strong technical skills with creativity, leadership skills, and a focus on the public interest. We combine design thinking with real-world applications and hands-on learning. We are proud of our ongoing relationships with industry partners that enriches our student experience and strengthens our professions
https://dunwoody.edu/design/architecture/
Setting
At Dunwoody, you begin learning what it takes to meet the needs of the world — and industry — your first semester on campus.
Your class sizes will be small — both for your major and your general ed and electives. You’ll use industry-standard software and equipment and have access to a fabrication lab and a print shop.
You will work on projects with real clients and receive feedback from working professionals. As you move through your degree program, you will build a strong portfolio that shows both the technical expertise you have gained and your ability to creatively problem solve. You’ll also gain real-world experience through field trips, industry speakers, and internship opportunities.
School Philosophy
During their three years in the program, students harness advanced design and building technologies as a design tool to conceive of comprehensive architectural works. Students acquire leadership skills during practice-based studios with real world projects serving under-served communities worldwide.
Programs
To support these public interest design initiatives, concurrent courses include professional practice and Architectural Registration Exam preparation. Students learn to design in historical and cultural contexts through courses in history, theory, culture, service learning, community and civic engagement, and design build projects. Concurrently, students engage in Hawk Core Curriculum courses in critical and creative thinking, research methods, and business courses in marketing, accounting, and management.
of Focus
1. Art & Design
2. Building Technologies
3. Public Health
4. Community Design
5. Urbanism
6. Design/Build
7. Interior Design
8. Sustainability & High-Performance Built Environments
Opportunities
IPAL
Online Courses
Study Abroad
Facilities
Individual Computer Provided
Large-format Printer
Laser Cutter
Woodshop
3D Printing
CNC Milling
Fabrication Lab
Policies
Transfer Policies
Completion of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or equivalent coursework in an architecture-related field from an accredited institution. Students earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in architectural studies (or equivalent) may be eligible for a block transfer.
Block transfers are found on a student’s academic plan and credit counts vary depending on the program of study. Students can earn up to the listed amount of block transfer credit. Additional transfer credits accepted beyond the block transfer amount are reviewed per course and must be comparable in content and rigor to a course listed on the degree program’s academic plan.
