Master of Architecture in Technology and Media in Architecture and Interiors

Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture program, as well as those in the Master of Architectural Studies program, pursue a concentration in one of five areas. The field of architecture is constantly challenged to meet the needs of an ever-evolving society. Throughout history architecture has been influenced by a multitude of factors, including culture, socio-economic issues, population shifts, lifestyle changes, and of course advances in technology. Today, architects are immersed in a technological revolution, where digital tools, building materials, design methodology, and the various mediums to express one's architectural vision are rapidly expanding. In order for tomorrow's architect to be relevant within the profession, they must embrace technology and develop a further understanding of the various emerging technologies, which will continue to shape the way we conceive, create, design, manipulate, and experience space. The Master of Architecture with a concentration in Technology and Media in Architecture and Interiors (TMAIn) at The Catholic University of America's, School of Architecture and Planning focuses on digital technology and media as a means of exploring the transformative opportunities of emerging technologies during all phases of design, from theory and conception through visualization, representation, construction and beyond. Interdisciplinary in nature, the concentration engages emerging and innovative fields of inquiry and research by working with professions within the field.

A minimum of a 2.8 GPA in undergraduate studies is required, though a 3.0 GPA is strongly desired.
A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
English proficiency test scores (International students only)
Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University.
Resume or curriculum vitae
One letter of recommendation
A professional goal statement
Minimally accepted TOEFL scores, when applying for graduate programs, are 550-paper, 213-computer, and 80 Internet. Students taking the TOEFL should have at least 20 out of 30 in each of the TOEFL subcategories. The minimally accepted graduate IELTS score is 6.5. Individual IELTS test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall IELTS score.