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ARC Architecture, Landscape and Design CoursesARC131H A comprehensive introduction to the discipline, art and profession of architecture using case studies, both historical and contemporary, local and international. ARC132H An introductory survey of contemporary international architecture that examines how design is responding to technological change, environmental degradation, accelerating globalization of economy and media, and the politics of regional and cultural identity. ARC213H Introduction to architectural design conducted in a studio setting using a series of
design projects that develop students’ understanding of and skills with fundamental
aspects of designing buildings and their environments. ARC221H An introduction to architectural drawing and representation in various media. ARC231H A selected survey of projects in the history of architecture exemplary for exploring the relationship between architecture and technological change. ARC232H An introduction to the interrelationship between architectural theory and studies in media and communications during the twentieth century. ARC233H An introduction to the emerging field of research in history and theory concerning the role of architecture, urban design and allied design areas in the relationship between western and non-western nations during and after the period of colonialism. ARC234H An introduction to contemporary issues in architecture pertaining to cultural difference, the politics of cultural identity, and possible structures and strategies for heterogeneity. ARC235H An introductory course to architectural criticism that reviews the writings of major critics, the history of criticism in architecture and the use of alternative critical perspectives. ARC313H A second introduction to architectural design conducted in a studio setting using a
series of design projects that develop students’ understanding of and skills with
fundamental aspects of designing buildings and their environments. ARC314H A third introduction to architectural design conducted in a studio setting using a
series of design projects that develop students’ understanding of and skills with
fundamental aspects of designing buildings and their environments. ARC321H An intermediate course in various forms of architectural representation and formal
analysis. ARC341H An introduction to building technology considered historically, in its relation to
design theory, and its relation to the history and theory of technology. ARC342H A topic-based course in the history and theory of building science and structures. ARC398H0/399Y0 An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 42 for details. ARC413H A fourth introduction to architectural design conducted in a studio setting using a
series of design projects that develop students’ understanding of and skills with
fundamental aspects of designing buildings and their environments. ARC414H An introduction to modern and contemporary graphic design, using a combination of
lectures and workshops to trace the history of graphic design and examine applications in
publications, presentations and architectural graphics. ARC415H Comprised of lectures and workshop projects, this course is a detailed exploration of
the history, theory and practice of nineteenth and twentieth century furniture design. ARC416H An introduction to the history and theory of set design for television that uses the
facilities of the Broadcast Centre for the CBC as a setting and resource. ARC417H Urban housing forms and processes since 1800. Contemporary housing theories and
policies in the context of world issues. Design principles, criteria and practice
investigated through case studies. ARC431H An introduction to selected projects, writings and issues in contemporary world architecture considered from an historical perspective and in the context of changing technologies, ecologies and cultural formations. ARC432H A second introduction to selected projects, writings and issues in contemporary world architecture considered from an historical perspective and in the context of changing technologies, ecologies and cultural formations. ARC433H An introduction to selected projects and practices, theories and issues in contemporary urban design considered from an historical perspective and in the context of changing forces and paradigms of urbanization, technology, ecology and culture. ARC434H A selective survey of the interrelationships between theories and practices of landscape, ecology, and urbanism from the mid-eighteenth century to the late twentieth. ARC435H Study of landscape architecture elements in gardens, public open space, parks, and urban development. Fosters an understanding of landscape architecture considering examples from ancient to modern times. Places historical positions in landscape architecture within a more contemporary context. Landscape architectural design from the standpoint of: a work of art, a manifestation of cultural ideologies, and an act of humans in “nature”. ARC436H The nature and origin of theories and principles in contemporary landscape architecture through lectures, seminar discussions and workshops. Design problems and the historic relationship to landscape issues; alternative design methods and characteristics of design motivations, constraints and expression in landscape as a media of practice. ARC441H An introduction to the technical conditions and ecological contexts of architectural production, including construction methods and materials, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, principles of building enclosure design and life safety provisions. This course introduces all areas of the technical curriculum that will be treated in subsequent courses. ARC442H Principles of building envelope design. Properties of building materials. |
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