ARCHITECTURE O’MORE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
AN ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM LIKE NONE OTHER Architecture is a dynamic field that responds to constant demographic, climate and social change. A truly modern education equips students to think critically, solve problems in diverse groups and communicate clearly through preparation that draws from new circumstances and technological innovation as well as the enduring principles and traditions of building culture. As an architecture student at Belmont, you will enjoy the benefits of the University’s rich educational heritage in the liberal arts and sciences. For example, your lessons in environmental science and philosophy will be intentionally integrated with architecture studio and history classes. Additionally, the curriculum includes an unusually high number of electives which will allow you to explore personal interests, from business and entrepreneurship to art and history. During regular academic and career advising, faculty will find out how you define success and help you achieve it. Building on Belmont’s Christian heritage, we strive to nurture an environment in which students fulfill their personal gifts and talents through challenging academics in a culture of support, collaboration and creativity. We make the most of access to the resources and employment potential of one of the country’s most vibrant cities, home to over sixty architecture firms and a flourishing design community. Belmont’s architecture program will equip you with the professional and interpersonal skills necessary to achieve a voice of distinction and position of influence as you identify and pursue your purpose in life. Let us help you find your professional path toward imagining, designing and realizing a better, more beautiful and more just world.
T H E B E L M O N T A D VA N T A G E : • Small classes and personalized attention that facilitate exceptional learning opportunities • A Christian faculty and environment that nurture your understanding of professional objectives from a faith- informed perspective • A challenging, interdisciplinary curriculum rigorously assessed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance • A unique program that includes both traditional principles and progressive technologies • Integration of professional requirements with general studies coursework • Intentional collaboration and multi-disciplinary outlook • Select courses taught by local professionals who are actively shaping Nashville’s built environment • Relationships with local agencies that ensure opportunities to engage in hands-on learning as you contribute to actual design challenges in the city • Study abroad opportunities with Architecture and Design faculty
D I S COV E R YO U R P U R P O S E
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CREATIVE COMMUNITY
W H AT T H E P R O F E S S I O N I S S AY I N G
“I believe the new program will open the door for so many
“A key ingredient to a progressive city is a robust school
opportunities; not only for students to be enriched by all that
of architecture, deeply-ingrained in its community.
our city and architectural firms have to offer, but also for our
The intellectual exchange of ideas, expertise and design
architectural community to embrace the energy that comes
exploration between students, faculty and practitioners creates
from a design school.”
a mutually beneficial bond. Nashville has been starving
SHEILA DIAL BARTON, AIA, LEED AP Principal, EOA Architects
for an architecture program and Belmont is the perfect institution to finally fill the void. I look forward to seeing our community improve at the hands of Belmont’s new College of Architecture & Design!”
“The Nashville architectural community is excited about Belmont’s new architecture program. If Belmont does this in
D AV I D P O W E L L , FA I A , L E E D A P Principal, Hastings Architecture
the manner of its other recent professional programs, it will be exceptional all the way around. Belmont has been a leader at serving the Nashville community while bringing great talent
“One characteristic of cities with more progressive design is
to the workplace. Under Jhennifer Amundson’s leadership,
that they often contain a school of architecture. We welcome
this program will be no exception.”
Belmont paving the way for such a program in Nashville
D AV I D W . M I N N I G A N , A I A , I I D A L E E D ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL Design Principal, ESA
and are excited about the vision and direction that Dr. Amundson will be providing.”
MANUEL ZEITLIN, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Manuel Zeitlin Architects
“All great cities should have a school of architecture. It is a source of ideas and inspiration that challenges the status quo and moves it forward. The O’More College of Architecture & Design at Belmont will mark an important new chapter for Nashville’s design community and will surely impact the built environment for the city’s next generation.”
F U L L E R H A N A N , A S S O C I AT E A I A Director of Communications Pfeffer Torode Architecture
“Nashville is at a pivotal moment in its growth and development. We look forward to partnering with the students and faculty to elevate the conversation on architectural design in our built environment.”
LUCY ALDEN KEMPF Executive Director of the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Planning Department
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