Architecture
We are excited to have you join us for the intensive—which for many is a highlight of the curriculum. Your semester begins online Monday, August 5 and will include an online introduction to help you get familiar with materials and expectations for the course. New students will also have New Student Orientation Thursday, August 1, from 11 AM - 1 PM, on Zoom.
The intensive portion will take place in one of two modalities (100% onsite or 100% online) from Saturday, August 10 to Saturday, August 17. During this time, you will meet critics, guest lecturers, and faculty members. They are all here to make you feel a part of the BAC community and kickstart your semester!
How you prepare for the week will depend on the modality for which you are enrolled. Select the appropriate button below to find everything you need to get started (including relevant forms, checklists, hotel block information, etc.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
New Students
New Student Orientation is on Zoom Thursday, August 1, 2024.
You can get to know your cohort in advance by joining a WhatsApp group for Master of Architecture students. When you fill out the required forms for intensive week, select the option to join your Intensive Week WhatsApp group.
What Architecture courses have an intensive component?
Architecture Foundation (ARC 3801) must attend the onsite intensive
Architecture Studio 1 (ARC 3306) must attend the onsite intensive
Architecture Studio 2 (ARC 3307)
Architecture Studio 3 (ARC 3308)
Architecture Studio 4 (ARC 3309)
Building Systems (TSM 2002)
Architecture Thesis Research Strategies (ARC 3320)
Architecture Thesis (ARC 3321)
1hr Practice Assessment
How do I sign up for an intensive course?
The Registrar’s Office is your go-to resource for everything you need to register for your course or to make changes to your registration.
When will I get my schedule?
All course schedules will be posted to Moodle the Monday before classes start. If you have questions beforehand, the best way to learn about the details of your schedule is to contact your instructor directly.
What to expect during the week:
Regardless of what modality you choose (onsite or remote), you will need to take the entire week off of work and major responsibilities.
Start times and end times based on cohort:
The intensive begins on Saturday, August 10 at 11 a.m. for all architecture students.
The intensive runs through Saturday, August 17 for all architecture students. If you are in Foundation, Studio 1, Thesis Research, or Thesis your intensive will end midday (approximately 2 p.m.). Students in Architecture 2, 3, and 4 will work through the day on August 17 (until approximately 5 p.m.).
Who can I contact if I have questions about...?
Schedule and course content
Contact your instructor directly.Architecture Foundation and Studio 1
Manuela Mariani, Acting Director of Online Foundation, at manuela.mariani@the-bac.eduStudio 2 and 3
Yoonjee Koh, Director of Intermediate Studios, at yoonjee.koh@the-bac.eduStudio 4
Bob Gillig, Director of Advanced Studios, at robert.gillig@the-bac.eduThesis, Thesis Research, and curriculum requirements
Karen Nelson, Dean of Architecture, at karen.nelson@the-bac.eduPractice
Tina Maceri Bolden, Director of Experiential Learning Assessment, at tina.maceribolden@the-bac.eduComputer troubleshooting
IT Help Desk at help@the-bac.edu.
When you create a ticket, please include:
1) Who you are (first name, last name and date of birth)
2) What page you're on (Moodle, CloudLab, email, SelfService, etc.)
3) What’s going on (identify the problem, say how long it’s been going on, and provide a screen shot of the issue if available (for example, include the error message)).
How do I login to my BAC accounts?
These sites all use the same password:
Moodle
Username: firstname.lastname
Password: current password
Username: firstname.lastname@the-bac.edu
Password: current password
Google Drive http://gdrive.the-bac.edu
(If your password is out of sync, you can reset it here: http://passwordreset.the-bac.edu)
username: firstname.lastname@the-bac.edu
password: current password
CloudLab (Virtual Desktop Computer)
(Access to applications like AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit)
Username: firstname.lastname@the-bac.edu
Password: current password
Self-Service
https://selfservice.the-bac.edu/
Username: firstname.lastname
Password: current password
Zoom
https://the-bac.zoom.us/
Username: firstname.lastname@the-bac.edu
Password: current password
Still have questions? Contact the IT Help Desk at help@the-bac.edu or call 617-585-0191