Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning

College of Architecture and Planning (CAP)

The Architecture Building, looking northeast.
Type Academic College
Established 1965
Parent institution
 Ball State University
Dean Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco
Location North of University Green
40°12′16″N 85°24′25″W / 40.204517°N 85.407007°W / 40.204517; -85.407007Coordinates: 40°12′16″N 85°24′25″W / 40.204517°N 85.407007°W / 40.204517; -85.407007
Architect Birkey Associates & Crumlish/Sporleder and Associates
(Brutalism style)
Website www.bsu.edu/cap

The College of Architecture and Planning, also known as CAP, is an academic college of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana offering degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, and Urban Design, and is Indiana's only state-assisted Architecture school.[1]

History

In the mid-1960s, the Indiana General Assembly approved the development of a state-assisted architecture program at what was then Ball State Teacher's College. On March 23, 1965, the basis of the College of Architecture and Planning opened its doors in a converted reserve naval armory just north of the site of the current CAP building. CAP began with four instructors and only offered degrees in Architecture. In 1972, the west portion of the existing building was built, and an addition was added in 1980.[2]

First Year Program

At the College of Architecture and Planning, all entry-level students are subjected to common course of study. Students entering the First Year Program will take classes introducing the professions in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Students will also have to take four courses: two design studios and two design communication media classes. CAP 101 and CAP 102 are design studio courses to introduce environmental design and planning. CAP 161 and CAP 162 are design media courses which develop students' communication of ideas through diagramming, illustrating and other forms of media. Depending on when a student begins his/her CAP 101 and 161 classes, the student will either be a Farchy, Sparchy or AEP. These names originated by students: Farchys begin their design classes in the fall, Sparchys in the spring, and AEP (Accelerated Entry Program) have their design classes over summer sessions.

Ranking and Recognitions

By tradition, the "CAP Sign," at the intersection of Neely and McKinley Avenues sports a new paint scheme each academic year.


Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Urban Planning

Extensions

CAP:IC

In 2001 the College of Architecture and Planning opened the Indianapolis Center (CAP:IC), a university-based design center, in downtown Indianapolis. The Center provides immersive learning opportunities for students while working on community projects. The main goal of the center is to help change and recover urban spaces and to make models for sustainable urban life. It is home to the University's Master of Urban Design and Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development programs. In 2006 CAP:IC became a partner in the larger Ball State Indianapolis Center.

CAP:IC projects

Awards

CAP Asia

CAP Asia is a ten-week field-study that is offered during spring semester of every other year. Graduate and undergraduate students travel extensively through many South Asia countries and cities working "hand in hand with local schools, professionals, and educators" on collaborative projects rooted in both design and planning.[6] Nihal Perera is the director for this program. The program is made possible through Ball State University's Immersive Learning initiative that was implemented by former University President JoAnn Gora.[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ About CAP, College of Architecture and Planning, Ball State University (Ball State University CAP Website), Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  2. ↑ Designing the Future: CAP's 40th Anniversary, 1965-2005. (Ball State University Website), Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  3. ↑ Landscape architecture among nation's best, tops in the Midwest. (Ball State University CAP Website), Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  4. ↑ About CAP: Leading the Way. (Ball State University CAP Website), Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  5. ↑ Ball State's College of Architecture and Planning earns multiple national rankings. (Ball State University CAP Website), Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  6. ↑ http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cap/activities/studyabroad/capasia
  7. ↑ http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/undergraduatestudy/beyondtheclassroom/immersivelearning
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