The “Grad Prep” program is primarily intended for students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields who wish to apply to a Master of Architecture program, but the grad prep courses are also suitable for those wishing to improve design and communication skills and build a better portfolio.. The program focuses on the development of conceptual design skills and the assembly of a professional quality portfolio. we offer various level courses appropriate for students with no design experience as well as students with a design background. Students are advised to consult with faculty before enrolling in any courses to determine which courses are ap[propriate based on the students level of experience and personal goals.

LAIAD faculty members have taught in graduate programs of architecture and have served on graduate admissions committees at several different universities. The content of this program is quite similar to that found in the first year of leading Master of architecture programs so that our graduates can then apply to these programs with well suited portfolios and design abilities. In their portfolios, successful students will be able to demonstrate conceptual design skills, model making and drawing skills, and a beginning expertise with 2D and 3D computer applications. In addition to successful application to M arch programs of their choice, many of our graduates have received substantial scholarships. From the first day of class, students are treated as professional designers, and are asked to engage in design discourse, and to participate in studio culture.