2015 AAU B.Arch Architecture Program Report
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Academy of Art University School of Architecture Architecture Program Report for 2015 NAAB Visit for Initial Accreditation Bachelor of Architecture 162 Credits Year of the Previous Visit: 2014 Current Term of Accreditation: “the proposed professional architecture program: Bachelor of Architecture was formally granted continuation of its candidacy for a period of not less than two years. The continued candidacy term is effective January 1, 2014.” “The request for a visit for initial accreditation in fall 2015 is approved and the visit has been added to the 2015 NAAB Visit List.” Submitted to: The National Architectural Accrediting Board Date: March 13, 2015 ii Academy of Art University Architecture Program Report-Initial Accreditation March 2015 Program Director: Jennifer Asselstine, AIA, [email protected], 415-274-2200 School of Architecture Executive Director: Mimi Sullivan, AIA, [email protected],415-274-2200 Chief Academic Officer of the Institution: Alana Addison, [email protected], 415-274-2200 President of Academy of Art University: Dr. Elisa Stephens, [email protected] 415-274-2200 Individual submitting the Architecture Program Report: Mr. Joe Vollaro, Executive Vice President of Financial Aid and Compliance, [email protected], 415-274-2200 Name of individual to whom questions should be directed: Mr. Joe Vollaro, Executive Vice President of Financial Aid and Compliance, [email protected], 415-274-2200 iii Academy of Art University Architecture Program Report-Initial Accreditation March 2015 Table of Contents Section Page Part One (I): Institutional Support and Commitment to Continuous Improvement ............................................... 1 I.1. Identity & Self-Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 1 I.1.1. History Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 1 I.1.2. Learning Culture and Social Equity ........................................................................................................ 8 I.1.3. Response to the Five Perspectives ........................................................................................................ 10 I.1.4. Long-Range Planning ........................................................................................................................... 15 I.1.5. Program Self-Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 22 I.2. Resources .................................................................................................................................................... 31 I.2.1. Human Resources & Human Resource Development ......................................................................... 31 I.2.2. Administrative Structure & Governance .................................................................................................. 37 I.2.3. Physical Resources ................................................................................................................................ 39 I.2.4. Financial Resources .......................................................................................................................... 43 I.2.5. Information Resources .......................................................................................................................... 48 I.3. Institutional Characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 54 I.3.1. Statistical Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 54 I.3.2. Annual Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 54 I.4. Policy Review .......................................................................................................................................... 68 Part Two (II). Educational Outcomes and Curriculum ......................................................................................... 68 II.1.1. Student Performance Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 68 II.2. Curricular Framework .............................................................................................................................. 70 II.2.1. Regional Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 70 II.2.2. Professional Degrees and Curriculum .................................................................................................... 76 II.2.3. Curriculum Review and Development ................................................................................................... 85 II.3. Evaluation of Preparatory/Pre- Professional Education ............................................................................... 85 II.4. Public Information ....................................................................................................................................... 86 II.4.1. Statement on NAAB-Accredited Degrees ................................................................................................ 86 II.4.2. Access to NAAB Conditions and Procedures ........................................................................................... 86 II.4.3. Access to Career Development information ............................................................................................. 86 II.4.4. Public Access to APRS and VTRS ........................................................................................................... 86 II.4.5. ARE Pass Rates ...................................................................................................................................... 86 Part Three (III): Progress Since Last Site Visit ....................................................................................................... 87 III.1. Summary of Responses to the Team Findings ....................................................................................... 87 a. Responses to Conditions Not Met ............................................................................................................... 87 b. Responses to Causes of Concern ............................................................................................................... 89 iv Academy of Art University Architecture Program Report-Initial Accreditation March 2015 III.2. Summary of Responses to Changes in the NAAB Conditions: ............................................................... 91 Part Four (IV): Supplemental Information ..................................................................................................................... 92 IV.1. Description of policies and procedures for evaluating student work ..................................................................... 92 IV.2. Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................... 93 IV.3. Faculty Resumes ......................................................................................................................................... 126 IV.4. Visiting Team Report (VTR) from the previous visit. ................................................................................ 208 IV.5. Catalog (or URL for retrieving online catalogs and related materials) ...................................................... 252 v Academy of Art University Architecture Program Report-Initial Accreditation March 2015 This page is left blank intentionally. vi Academy of Art University Architecture Program Report-Initial Accreditation March 2015 Part One (I): Institutional Support and Commitment to Continuous Improvement I.1. Identity & Self-Assessment I.1.1. History Mission History, Mission, Founding Principles of Academy of Art University (The Academy, AAU) The Academy was founded in San Francisco in 1929 as the Academy of Advertising Art by fine art painter Richard S. Stephens and his wife, Clara. Mr. Stephens, an art director of Sunset magazine, opened AAU based on the philosophy that aspiring artists and designers, with hard work, dedication, and proper instruction, can learn the skills needed to become successful professionals. To make this vision a reality, Stephens hired instructors who were working artists, familiar with the realities and demands of the marketplace. The school attracted a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and designers, and one of its core educational practices was firmly defined: hire established professionals to teach future professionals. Today, AAU is the largest regionally-accredited private art and design school in the United States. AAU’s 15,800 students come from 112 countries to study both in San Francisco, a city known for the vibrancy of its art and design community, and online through AAU’s Cyber Campus. In addition to offering M.Arch and B.Arch degrees in Architecture, the Academy also offers AA, BA, BFA, MA and MFA degrees in Acting, Advertising, Animation and Visual Effects, Art Education, Art History, , Fashion, Fashion Journalism, Fashion Styling, Fine Art,