Bachelor of Design Studies

Estados Unidos

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O que eu aprenderei?

The Bachelor of Design Studies (BDS) is an 8 semester degree that helps you develop as a designer able to achieve professional success through in-depth investigation, critical analysis, and creative inquiry. Focus your study in either Sustainable Building Technology or Computational Design.

Wide-Ranging Curriculum

Studio, drawing, and digital media courses build your core skills in design and communication.
Courses in design history, art, humanities, and science equip you with practical and theoretical skills that can be applied in a wide range of creative industries.
Open electives give you the opportunity to explore your own interests related to Sustainable Building Technology or Computational Design.
Culminate your program with a thesis project that you create, develop, and complete under the guidance of faculty and your advisor.
Practicum Seminar—Design Studies’ unique applied-learning curriculum—sets students on a path toward a life of learning and growth.

Computational Design Curriculum

As a Computational Design student, you’ll learn to use digital technology in the design process to become proficient in areas such as building information modeling, design visualization and rendering, environmental simulation, and more.

Your curriculum emphasizes innovative problem-solving within an interdisciplinary environment, examining the cultural and creative implications of using computers in the design of the built environment and the generation of spatial forms. You’ll also explore how the computer applications you use can significantly influence and enhance your ability to develop novel digital processes to achieve innovative designs solutions.

Sustainable Building Technology Curriculum

As a Sustainable Building Technology student, you’ll learn how to help the design and construction industry deliver more efficient buildings that consume less of the earth's resources.

Through an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, you’ll learn about green buildings, design resilience, natural resource conservation, and sustainable design and building practices to prepare you with the practical skills you need to succeed in your career.

Career Options

Created for students who want to explore design in all its possibilities, the BDS prepares you to pursue a variety of careers areas such as:

Building design
Sustainability program director
Retail design
Preservation advocacy
Construction project management
Graphic technology
Entrepreneur
Ecological design

De qual departamento farei parte?

School of Design Studies

Opções de estudo

Período integral (8 semestres)

Valores
US$26.800,00 (R$ 134.062) por ano
Per Semester: Fall 2023, Spring 2024 USD $13,400 (12-18 Credits); Per Semester: Summer 2023) USD $882 (Per 1.0 Credit)

*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.

Data de início

Esperado Janeiro 2025

Localização

School of Design Studies

320 Newbury Street,

BOSTON,

Massachusetts,

2115, United States

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

International students who hold a U.S. high school diploma or the equivalency of a U.S. high school diploma (completion of secondary education) OR International students who are currently studying at a community college or another college or university and wish to transfer to the BAC. English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL 79, Computer-based TOEFL 213; Paper-based TOEFL 550; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 53; CAE 180 (Minimum score of 180 in each skill); Duolingo 105.

Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.

ADICIONAR AOS MEUS FAVORITOS

Sobre Boston Architectural College

A BAC possui um corpo discente singular, com 91% dos alunos empregados e adquirindo experiência profissional durante o curso.

  • Localizada no centro de Boston
  • Nº1 como Melhor Escola de Pós-graduação em Potencial de Ganhos
  • População estudantil diversa
  • Nº4 para Melhor Escola de Arquitetura em 2020

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