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ARC Architecture, Landscape and Design Courses

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ARC131H
Introduction to Architecture 26L

A comprehensive introduction to the discipline, art and profession of architecture using case studies, both historical and contemporary, local and international.


ARC132H
Contemporary Architecture 26L

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
Architectural Design I 39P

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.
Prerequisite: ARC221H; Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC221H
Architectural Representation I 39P

An introduction to architectural drawing and representation in various media.
Prerequisite: ARC131H, 132H; Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC231H
Architecture and Technology 26L

A selected survey of projects in the history of architecture exemplary for exploring the relationship between architecture and technological change.


ARC232H
Architecture, Media and Communication 26L

An introduction to the interrelationship between architectural theory and studies in media and communications during the twentieth century.


ARC233H
Post-Colonial Studies in Architecture 26L

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
Architecture and Cultural Difference 26L

An introduction to contemporary issues in architecture pertaining to cultural difference, the politics of cultural identity, and possible structures and strategies for heterogeneity.


ARC235H
Architectural Criticism 26L

An introductory course in architectural criticism that reviews the writings of major critics, the history of criticism in architecture and the use of alternative critical perspectives.


ARC313H
Architectural Design II 39P

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.
Prerequisite: ARC213H; Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director
Co-prerequisite: ARC321H


ARC314H
Architectural Design III 39P

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.
Prerequisite: ARC313H; Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC321H
Architectural Representation II 39P

An intermediate course in various forms of architectural representation and formal analysis.
Prerequisite: ARC221H; Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director
Co-prerequisite:ARC313H


ARC341H
Building Technology-Ecology I 26L

An introduction to building technology considered historically, in its relation to design theory, and its relation to the history and theory of technology.
Prerequisite: ARC231H


ARC342H
Building Technology-Ecology II 26L

A topic-based course in the history and theory of building science and structures.
Prerequisite: ARC231H


ARC398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 44 for details.


ARC413H
Architectural Design IV 39P

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.
Prerequisite: ARC314H; ARC specialist or permission of program director


ARC414H
Introduction to Graphic Design 26L

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.
Prerequisite: ARC314H; ARC specialist


ARC415H
Introduction to Furniture Design 26L

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.
Prerequisite: ARC314H; ARC specialist


ARC416H
Introduction to Set Design for Television 26L

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.
Prerequisite: ARC314H; ARC specialist


ARC431H
Historical Perspectives on Topics in Architecture I 26L

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.
Prerequisite: ARC specialist or major with concentration in history, theory, criticism


ARC432H
Historical Perspectives on Topics in Architecture II 26L

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.
Prerequisite: ARC specialist or major with concentration in history, theory, criticism


ARC433H
Urban Design History, Theory, Criticism I 26L

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.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC434H
Urban Design History, Theory, Criticism II 26L

A selective survey of the interrelationships between theories and practices of landscape, ecology, and urbanism from the mid-eighteenth century to the late twentieth.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC435H
History/Theory of Urban Landscape Architecture Design I 26L

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".
Prerequisite: Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC436H
History/Theory of Contemporary Urban Landscape Design 2 26L

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.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC437H
Housing Design: Theory and Practice (formerly ARC417H) 26L

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.
Prerequisite: ARC131H, 132H; Enrolment in an ARC program or permission of program director


ARC441H
Architecture in its Technological-Ecological Context 26L

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.
Prerequisite:ARC specialist


ARC442H
Building Science, Materials and Construction 1 26L

Principles of building envelope design. Properties of building materials.
Prerequisite:ARC specialist


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