University of Southern California

Overview

The Building Facade Art Science and Technology Certificate offered by the University of Southern California (USC) equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in the design, materials, performance, and documentation of building façades. This program emphasizes the integration of aesthetic intentions with engineering and construction realities, fostering expertise suitable for urban projects and effective place-making outcomes.

What you'll study

Coursework overview

• Urban Plant Ecology: Environmental Perspectives
• Media for Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architecture Design
• Global History of Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Construction: Topographic Design
• Urban Plant Ecology: Cultural Perspectives
• The Natural Landscape
• Landscape Construction: Performance Approaches
• Urban Landscape: Process and Place
• Urban Landscape: Contemporary History and Prospect
• Landscape Construction: Assembly and Documentation

How learning is applied

• Design-to-technology integration: Coursework connects visual design decisions with performance and assembly considerations.
• Documentation and communication: Students practice presenting concepts through design media and technical documentation methods.
• Context and place-making: Urban landscape and historical perspectives support informed design decisions in real-world contexts.

Entry requirements

Specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this program have not been disclosed.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Building Facade Art Science and Technology Certificate can pursue various career opportunities in architecture, urban planning, and landscape design. The program prepares students to tackle challenges in building design and construction, making them valuable assets in both public and private sectors focused on urban development and sustainability.