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Master of Architecture (M.Arch.); Post-professional (Non-Thesis) — Cultural Mediations and Technology (45 credits)

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Offered by: Architecture     Degree: Master of Architecture

Program Requirements

Drawing on methods in philosophy, media studies, cultural landscapes, vernacular architecture studies, and material culture, students in this option study the ways in which we conceptualize and realize the built world. How are architectural practices mediated by their broader contexts? The program consists of three semesters of coursework, to be completed in 12 months. Intensive weekly seminars held dur­ing the first two terms focus on contemporary theory and research methods. ARCH 647 Cultural Mediations and Technology Studio is taken in tandem with ARCH 623 Project Preparation during the Winter term, culminating in the Research Report (ARCH 629).

Research Report (15 credits)

Required Courses (21 credits)

  • ARCH 623 Project Preparation (3 credits)

    Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Architecture : Guided background preparation for the project.

    Terms: Winter 2012

    Instructors: Crow, Jason; Bhatt, Vikram; Friedman, Abraham; Luka, Nicholas; Adams, Annmarie; Mellin, Robert; Sprecher, Aaron (Winter)

    • (2-1-6)

  • ARCH 627 Research Methods for Architects (4 credits)

    Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Architecture : An intensive course in research methods for students with professional training in architecture. Topics include how to set research questions, establish hypotheses, engage methodologies, produce literature reviews, organize fieldwork, and present findings.

    Terms: Fall 2011

    Instructors: Adams, Annmarie (Fall)

    • (4-0-8)

    • Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in the M.Arch. (Post-professional) programs.

  • ARCH 647 Cultural Mediations and Technology Studio (6 credits)

    Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Architecture : Explorations of current technologies through individual design projects.

    Terms: Winter 2012

    Instructors: Sprecher, Aaron (Winter)

    • Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in the M.Arch. (Post-Professional) Non-Thesis - Cultural Mediation & Technology program.

  • ARCH 684 Contemporary Theory 1 (4 credits)

    Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Architecture : Critical readings in architectural design and research.

    Terms: Fall 2011

    Instructors: Su, Michael (Fall)

    • (3-0-9)

    • Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    • Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.

    • Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.

  • ARCH 685 Contemporary Theory 2 (4 credits)

    Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Architecture : Critical readings in architectural research.

    Terms: Winter 2012

    Instructors: Contandriopoulos, Christina (Winter)

    • (3-0-9)

    • Prerequisite(s): ARCH 684 and permission of instructor.

    • Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.

    • Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

9 credits of courses at the 500 level or higher, approved by an adviser.

Faculty of Engineering—2011-2012 (last updated Jan. 26, 2012) (disclaimer)
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