Minor Advisor
Prof. Les Norford

This minor provides students with an opportunity to explore architecture design as well as one or two of the related discipline areas.

To apply, download and complete the minor application form from the MIT Registrar’s website and make an appointment to meet with to the Design minor advisor listed above. 

Requirements:
Take all three subjects from Group 1 and either both subjects from Group 2 or three subjects from Group 3. Two subjects may be chosen from rows A-D; only one may be chosen from row E.

Group 1: Take all 3 subjects

4.021 — Design Studio: How to Design (Fall and Spring)
or 4.02A — Design Studio: How to Design Intensive (IAP)

4.022 — Design Studio: Introduction to Design Techniques and Technologies (Spring + Fall)

4.605 — A Gobal History of Architecture (Spring)

Group 2: Take both subjects OR three subjects from Group 3

4.023 — Architecture Design Studio 1 (Fall)
4.024 — Architecture Design Studio 2 (Spring)

Group 3 — Take 3 subjects from A-E (you may choose 2 from A-D, but only one from E)

A:  4.110J, 4.211J, 4.231, 4.250J

B: 4.301, 4.302, 4.307, 4.312, 4.314, 4.320, 4.322, 4.341, 4.344, 4.352, 4.354, 4.356, 4.361, 4.368, 4.373

C: 4.401, 4.411J, 4.432, 4.440J

D: 4.500, 4.501, 4.502, 4.504, 4.520, 4.522, 4.550

E: 4.601, 4.602, 4.603, 4.606, 4.609, 4.614, 4.635, 4.641, 4.648, 4.651, 4.671

Total for Minor in Architecture: 5-6 Subjects