ARC131H1
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.
ARC132H1
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.
ARC213H1
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: ARC221H1; Enrolment in an ARC program
ARC221H1
Architectural Representation I 39P
An introduction to architectural drawing and representation in various media.
Prerequisite: ARC131H1, ARC132H1; Enrolment in an ARC program
ARC231H1
Architecture and Technology 26L
A selected survey of projects in the history of architecture exemplary for exploring the relationship between architecture and
technological change.
ARC232H1
Architecture, Media and 26L
Communication
An introduction to the interrelationship between architectural theory and studies in media and communications during the
twentieth century.
ARC233H1
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.
ARC234H1
Architecture & 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.
ARC235H1
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.
ARC236H1
Design and Cultural Transformation 26L
A survey of the social, economic, technological and cultural factors that have been instrumental in transforming material culture
since the Industrial Revolution.
ARC237H1
Topics in the History and Theory of Landscape Design 26L
An introduction to the history and theory of urban landscape design.
ARC238H1
Topics in Urban Design History and Theory 26L
An introduction to projects and practices, theories and issues in contemporary
urban design considered from a historical
perspective and in the context of changing forces and paradigms or urbanization, technology, ecology and culture.
ARC239H1
Introduction to Architectural Theory 26L
An introduction to the history and current state of architectural theory.
ARC313H1
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: ARC213H1; Enrolment in the Specialist program and Major program with Concentration in Architectural Design
Co-requisite: ARC321H1
ARC314H1
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: ARC313H1; Enrolment in the Specialist program and Major program with Concentration in Architectural Design
ARC321H1
Architectural Representation II 39P
An introduction to the history, theory and present state of building technology in the context of architectural design.
Prerequisite: ARC221H1; Enrolment in the Specialist program and Major program with Concentration in Architectural Design
Co-requisite:ARC313H1
ARC331Y0
Studies in International Architecture 52L
For students in the International Summer Program. Documentation and analysis
of architecture and urbanism in the city where
the programme is based. Topics may include building types, urban morphology and development, public spaces, urban
precincts, and ways of life supported by them. Cities may vary each year.
Prerequisite:One half course in architectural history/theory
ARC341H1
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: ARC231H1; Enrolment in the Specialist program and Major program with Concentration in Architectural Design
ARC342H1
Building Technology-Ecology II 26L
A topic-based course in the history and theory of building science and structures.
Prerequisite: ARC231H1; Enrolment in the Specialist program and Major program with Concentration in Architectural Design
ARC398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 43 for details.
ARC413H1
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: ARC314H1; ARC specialist
ARC414H1
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: ARC314H1; ARC specialist
ARC415H1
Introduction to Furniture Design 26L
Comprised of lectures and workshop projects, this course is a detailed exploration of the history, theory and practice of modern
and contemporary furniture design.
Prerequisite: ARC314H1; ARC specialist
ARC416H1
Introduction to Design for Performance & Media Arts 26L
An introduction to the theory and present state of set, stage, and environmental
design for film, television, and performance.
Prerequisite: ARC314H1; ARC specialist
ARC417H1
Word Image and Form 26L
A course that examines selected sculptural, architectural and analytical projects that have combined text, image and three-
dimensional form. Assignments will include studio based projects.
Prerequisite: ARC314H1; ARC specialist
ARC431H1
Historical Perspectives on Topics in Architecture 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/major with concentration in history, theory, criticism
ARC432H1
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/major with concentration in history, theory, criticism
ARC433H1
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 specialist program
ARC434H1
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 the ARC Specialist program/Major with concentration in history, theory, criticism
ARC435H1
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 the ARC Specialist program/Major with concentration in history, theory, criticism
ARC436H1
History/Theory of Contemporary Urban
Landscape Design II 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 the ARC Specialist program
ARC437H1
Housing Design: Theory & Practice 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: ARC131H1, ARC132H1; Enrolment in the ARC Specialist program and Major with Concentration in History, Theory,
Criticism
ARC438H1
Mies van der Rohe 26L
An in depth examination of the work and thought of German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Prerequisite: FAH281H1, FAH282H1; Enrolment in the ARC Specialist program and Major with Concentration in History, Theory,
Criticism
ARC441H1
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: Enrolment in the ARC specialist program
ARC442H1
Building Science, Materials and Construction 1 26L
Principles of building envelope design. Properties of building materials.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the ARC specialist program
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