Program Overview
It emphasizes design, technology, and scientific principles in its approach, equipping graduates for diverse careers in the field. The program fosters practical learning through projects, digital tools, professional integration, and international opportunities.
Program Outline
The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle the challenges of design and construction in today's world. The program focuses on four key pillars of architecture:
- Edificación (Building): This pillar covers the technical aspects of construction, including materials, systems, and structural mechanics.
- Urbanismo (Urban Planning): This pillar explores the planning and design of urban spaces, considering factors like sustainability, accessibility, and social needs.
- Rehabilitación (Rehabilitation): This pillar focuses on the restoration and adaptation of existing buildings, considering historical preservation and modern needs.
- Arquitectura Legal (Legal Architecture): This pillar covers the legal framework surrounding architecture, including regulations, permits, and professional ethics. The program also emphasizes three main aspects of architecture:
- Diseño (Design): This aspect focuses on the creative process of developing architectural concepts and solutions.
- Tecnología (Technology): This aspect explores the use of technology in architecture, including digital tools, construction methods, and sustainable technologies.
- Ciencias (Sciences): This aspect incorporates scientific principles and knowledge into architectural design, considering factors like physics, mechanics, and environmental impact.
Outline:
The program is structured over five years, with a total of 300 ECTS credits. The curriculum is divided into five academic years, each with a specific focus:
Primer Curso / First Year:
- Matemáticas Aplicadas (Applied Mathematics): 6 ECTS
- Habilidades Comunicativas (Communication Skills): 6 ECTS
- Introducción a la Arquitectura y Arte Contemporáneos (Introduction to Architecture and Contemporary Art): 6 ECTS
- Dibujo Arquitectónico (Architectural Drawing): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Dibujo Integrado (Integrated Drawing Workshop): 6 ECTS
- Física de los Procesos (Physics of Processes): 6 ECTS
- Bases de la Urbanística (Fundamentals of Urban Planning): 6 ECTS
- Geometría Arquitectónica (Architectural Geometry): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Dibujo Integrado II (Integrated Drawing Workshop II): 6 ECTS
Segundo Curso / Second Year:
- Construcción II: Materiales (Construction II: Materials): 6 ECTS
- Mecánica de las Estructuras (Mechanics of Structures): 6 ECTS
- Arquitectura y Arte de los Siglos XX y XXI (Architecture and Art of the 20th and 21st Centuries): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Dibujo Integrado III (Integrated Drawing Workshop III): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G1 (Project Workshop G1): 6 ECTS
- Técnicas de Acondicionamiento (Conditioning Techniques): 6 ECTS
- Análisis de Estructuras (Structural Analysis): 6 ECTS
- Areas Urbanas y Diseño Sostenible (Urban Areas and Sustainable Design): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Dibujo Integrado IV (Integrated Drawing Workshop IV): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G2 (Project Workshop G2): 6 ECTS
Tercer Curso / Third Year:
- Instalaciones de la edificación (Building Installations): 6 ECTS
- Gestión Empresarial (Business Management): 6 ECTS
- Ordenación de la Ciudad (City Planning): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G3 (Project Workshop G3): 6 ECTS
- Construcción III: Estructuras (Construction III: Structures): 6 ECTS
- Dimensionado de Estructuras (Structural Sizing): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Integración II (Integration Workshop II): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G4 (Project Workshop G4): 6 ECTS
Cuarto Curso / Fourth Year:
- Inglés General (General English): 6 ECTS
- Construcción IV: Envolventes (Construction IV: Envelopes): 6 ECTS
- Historia del Arte y la Arquitectura II (History of Art and Architecture II): 6 ECTS
- Taller Ciudad (City Workshop): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G5 (Project Workshop G5): 6 ECTS
- Sistemas Técnicos (Technical Systems): 6 ECTS
- Diseño de Estructuras y Cimentaciones (Structural and Foundation Design): 6 ECTS
- Deontología y Valoraciones (Deontology and Valuations): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G6 (Project Workshop G6): 12 ECTS
Quinto Curso / Fifth Year:
- Prácticas Profesionales (Professional Practices): 12 ECTS
- Sostenibilidad en el Entorno Construido (Sustainability in the Built Environment): 6 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos G7 (Project Workshop G7): 12 ECTS
- Taller de Proyectos de Tecnología (Technology Project Workshop): 6 ECTS
- Territorio y Paisaje (Territory and Landscape): 6 ECTS
Teaching:
The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning, with a focus on real-world projects and the use of digital tools. The teaching methods include:
- Project-based learning: Students work on real-world projects, applying their knowledge and skills in a practical setting.
- Digital tools: Students are trained in the use of industry-standard software, such as Amadeus, Autodesk, Adobe, Photoscan, and Sage.
- Integration of professionals: The faculty includes practicing architects, urban planners, and researchers, bringing real-world experience to the classroom.
- Small class sizes: With a maximum of 15 students per class, the program fosters personalized attention and direct interaction between students and faculty.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths in the field of architecture, including:
- Architect: Graduates can pursue the Master Universitario en Arquitectura (Master's Degree in Architecture), which qualifies them to practice as architects in Spain and internationally.
- Urban Planner: Graduates can work in urban planning and development, managing and designing urban spaces.
- Cultural Manager: Graduates can work in cultural institutions, managing and promoting artistic projects.
- Interior Designer: Graduates can specialize in interior design, creating and managing interior spaces.
- Entrepreneur: Graduates can start their own architectural firms or businesses related to design, construction, or urban planning.
- Public Sector: Graduates can work in the public sector, managing and developing infrastructure projects.
- Art and Architecture Critic: Graduates can pursue careers in art and architecture criticism, writing for specialized publications.
Other:
The program emphasizes the importance of internationalization, with opportunities for students to participate in exchange programs and internships abroad. The program also promotes entrepreneurship, with students encouraged to develop their own innovative projects.
Other:
- Internationalization: The program offers opportunities for students to participate in exchange programs and internships abroad.
- Entrepreneurship: The program encourages students to develop their own innovative projects and pursue entrepreneurial ventures.
- Professional Development: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the competitive field of architecture.