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Architecture and Visual Studies

A Program of the Faculty of Arts & Science and the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

The Architectural Studies Major programs were transferred from the Faculty of Arts & Science to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design effective September 1, 2012. Students interested in pursuing the Major programs may apply for admission to the Daniels Faculty.  For information regarding the Architectural Studies programs and courses, please visit the Daniels website: www.daniels.utoronto.ca

The Visual Studies Specialist and Major programs were transferred from the Faculty of Arts & Science to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design effective September 1, 2014. Students interested in pursuing the Visual Studies Specialist or Major program may apply for admission to the Daniels Faculty (www.daniels.utoronto.ca).

If you have any questions about the Architectural Studies or Visual Studies programs, please contact the Daniels Faculty Registrar’s Office at registrar@daniels.utoronto.ca

The Visual Studies Minor is a Faculty of Arts & Science program. Requirements are listed below.

Architecture and Visual Studies Programs

Visual Studies Minor (Arts Program)

This is a limited enrolment program that can only accommodate a limited number of students.  Eligibility will be based on a student’s mark(s) in the required course(s).  The precise mark thresholds outlined below are an estimate of what will be required in the coming program admission cycle.   Achieving those mark(s) does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year.

Required courses: completion of at least four full course equivalents including VIS120H1/JAV120H1 and VIS130H1/JAV130H1 and an average of at least a B in each of VIS120H1/JAV120H1 and VIS130H1/JAV130H1.

Program requirements

(No more than four Visual Studies full courses or their equivalent, including at least one full 300-level course or its equivalent.)

Note:

No more than 4 full courses may be taken in a Minor program

1. VIS120H1/JAV120H1 and VIS130H1/JAV130H1

2. Six half-courses in VIS

3. Note: VIS minors are not permitted to take VIS401 and VIS402, or any Independent VIS courses


Visual Studies Programs

The Visual Studies Specialist and Major programs were transferred from the Faculty of Arts & Science to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design effective September 1, 2014. Students interested in pursuing the Visual Studies Specialist or Major program may apply for admission to the Daniels Faculty (www.daniels.utoronto.ca).

For Arts & Science students enrolled in the program before September 2014, please refer to the relevant Calendar below for program information.

Enrolled in 2014: 2014-15 Calendar 
Enrolled in 2013: 2013-14 Calendar 
Enrolled in 2012: 2012-13 Calendar 
Enrolled in 2011 or before: select the relevant archived Calendar on the home page of this Calendar
 
 
 
 
 

Architecture Programs

The Architectural Studies Major programs were transferred from the Faculty of Arts & Science to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design effective September 1, 2012. Students interested in pursuing the Major programs may apply for admission to the Daniels Faculty.  For information regarding the Architectural Studies programs and courses, please visit the Daniels website: www.daniels.utoronto.ca. 

For Arts & Science students enrolled in the program before September 2012, please refer to the relevant Calendar below for program information. 

Enrolled in 2012: 2012-13 Calendar 
Enrolled in 2011: 2011-12 Calendar 
Enrolled in 2010 or before: select the relevant archived Calendar on the home page of this Calendar


Architecture and Visual Studies Courses

Architecture and Visual Studies course descriptions can be found on the Daniels website at www.daniels.utoronto.ca. Elective courses are available for Arts & Science students.

If you have any questions about the Architecture or Visual Studies courses please contact the Daniels Faculty Registrar’s Office at registrar@daniels.utoronto.ca.