ACOM 222 - New York City Architecture

This course uses lectures, demonstrations, imagery, and field trips to introduce students to the achievements of architecture in the buildings, bridges, harbors, and streets of New York City. This course includes the study of the basics of urban architecture and how they have been applied, revised, or notably invented to construct the landmarks, parks, and great architectural accomplishments of the last two centuries in New York City. The art of New York City’s buildings is compared and contrasted to the great architectural works of European cities and the need for preservation and conservancy is discussed. The course meets once a week for three hours.

3 credits

Prerequisite: Writing Essentials or successful placement into English Composition