Electives

The American College of the Building Arts is pleased to offer the following electives for Fall 2024:

  • Copper Metalsmithing

  • Welding

  • Intro to Fine Furniture & Design: Building the Box

  • Furniture Fundamentals: Danish Stool

  • Intro to Gilding

  • Trompe L'oeil with Architectural Elements

Open spaces for electives for members of the public will be made available on August 5th.


Disclaimer

  • non-degree status is not a "trial admission" status, and students who have been denied regular admission are not eligible for enrollment in elective courses.

  • financial aid is not available for non-degree students.

  • No more than 18 semester hours in total may be taken.

  • outside, non degree seeking students may take any general education courses for $1500 provided they meet the requirements.

  • outside, non degree seeking students may take trade electives for $2,500 plus cost of materials if space available.

  • outside, non degree seeking students wishing to take the first semester of a craft specialization may only do so with the express discretion of the department chair and only when there is room, for $5,000 plus cost of materials.

  • outside, non degree seeking students may not advance through the trade or studio curriculum after the first semester unless they enroll as degree seeking students.


For questions about elective courses please contact the office of admissions via email beginning August 5th at admissions@acba.edu.