Department of Architecture Design

What is Architecture?
The Department of Architecture aims to understand the basis of architectural development considering the background of architecture’s comprehensive character, rapid innovation of technology, and recognition of various cultures and values. The department cultivates students’ abilities to think critically and comprehensively. In addition, students are encouraged to understand nature, society, and technology through studies in architecture.

Dept. of Architecture at Chonnam National University

Supervisors are assigned to students based on the preferences of both students and faculty members. Faculty members are limited to supervising up to 5 master’s degree candidates and 3 Ph.D. candidates.
Faculty members may not teach more than 2 courses per semester with the exception of jointly taught courses. Students may earn up to 9 credits each semester. Master’s degree candidates must earn a total of 24 credits, of which 12 must be from the department. Ph.D. candidates are required to earn at least 18 credits from the department.
A foreign language examination is required for all graduate students. Students will have to present a thesis plan before submitting the actual thesis. Supervisors will sit on a thesis supervision committee 6 months prior to submission of a master’s degree thesis and 1 year before submission of a Ph.D. thesis.

Professors

Hyun-tae Kim, Ph.D. [Professor, Architectural Planning and Design, htkim@jnu.ac.kr]
Chan Park, Ph.D. [Professor, History of Architecture and Architectural Design, chan@jnu.ac.kr]
Joo-seong Jeong, Ph.D. [Professor, Architectural Planning and Design, jsjeong@jnu.ac.kr]
Kum-ho Chung, Ph.D. [Professor, Architectural Planning and Design, kumho@jnu.ac.kr]
Jun Taek Kim, Ph.D. [Professor, Architectural Design and urban Design, juntaek.kim@jnu..ac.kr]

Degree Requirements

Students are required to earn 160 credits, normally over a period of 5 years. Students on average earn 18 credits per semester.

What Do You Study?

Introduction to Architecture
Architectural Design 1
Architecture Expression
Career Plan and Self Understanding
Architectural Design 2
Introduction to Building Structure
Digital Design 1
Architectural Design 3
Environmental Technology
Digital Design 2
History of Western Architecture
Structural Analysis
Architectural Design 4
Theory of behavior in architecture & Barrierfree Space
History of Korean Architecture
Architecture & Society
Architectural Design 5
Architectural Equipment
English for Architectural Practical
Building Materials
Architectural Design 6
History of Modern Architecture
Site Planning
Digital Design analysis
Architecture and Urbanism
Architectural Structure System
Building Code & Regulation
Architectural Design 7
Architectural Design 8
MethodologyArchitecturalDesign
Construction Technology
Architectural & Design Practice sustainable Urban Design
Theory of Contemporary Architecture
Architectural Design 9
Ecological Friendly Buliding System
Architectural Business Planning & management
Architectural Design 10
Urban Planning practice
History of Oriental Architecture

Careers

tudents may receive scholarships and funding to pursue educational opportunities overseas. Upon graduation, they may pursue careers in the architecture design sector, architecture construction sector, architecture structure sector, and architecture safety diagnosis office, in public and private institutes, and with public companies such as the Korea National Housing Corporation and Ministry of Construction and Transportation.