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ARC Architecture, Landscape and Design Courses ARC131H 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 in 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 44 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. 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. ARC437H 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. 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
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