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Program Requirements

Drawing on methods in philosophy, media studies, cultural landscapes, vernacular architecture studies, and material culture, students in this option study the ways in which we conceptualize and realize the built world. How are architectural practices mediated by their broader contexts? The program consists of three semesters of coursework, to be completed in 12 months. Intensive weekly seminars held dur­ing the first two terms focus on contemporary theory and research methods. ARCH 647 Cultural Mediations and Technology Studio is taken in tandem with ARCH 623 Project Preparation during the Winter term, culminating in the Research Report (ARCH 629).

Research Report (15 credits)

• ARCH 629 Cultural Mediations and Technology Research Report (15 credits)

  Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Architecture : An individual research report addressing inter-disciplinary concerns.

  Terms: Summer 2012

  Instructors: Adams, Annmarie; Mellin, Robert; Sprecher, Aaron (Summer)

  • Prerequisite(s): ARCH 623, ARCH 627

  • Restriction(s): Open only to students enrolled in the M.Arch. (Post-Professional) Non-Thesis - Cultural Mediation & Technology program.

Required Courses (21 credits)

• ARCH 623 Project Preparation (3 credits)

  Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Architecture : Guided background preparation for the project.

  Terms: Winter 2012

  Instructors: Crow, Jason; Bhatt, Vikram; Friedman, Abraham; Luka, Nicholas; Adams, Annmarie; Mellin, Robert; Sprecher, Aaron (Winter)

  • (2-1-6)

• ARCH 627 Research Methods for Architects (4 credits)

  Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Architecture : An intensive course in research methods for students with professional training in architecture. Topics include how to set research questions, establish hypotheses, engage methodologies, produce literature reviews, organize fieldwork, and present findings.

  Terms: Fall 2011

  Instructors: Adams, Annmarie (Fall)

  • (4-0-8)

  • Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in the M.Arch. (Post-professional) programs.

• ARCH 647 Cultural Mediations and Technology Studio (6 credits)

  Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Architecture : Explorations of current technologies through individual design projects.

  Terms: Winter 2012

  Instructors: Sprecher, Aaron (Winter)

  • Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in the M.Arch. (Post-Professional) Non-Thesis - Cultural Mediation & Technology program.

• ARCH 684 Contemporary Theory 1 (4 credits)

  Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Architecture : Critical readings in architectural design and research.

  Terms: Fall 2011

  Instructors: Su, Michael (Fall)

  • (3-0-9)

  • Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

  • Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.

  • Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.

• ARCH 685 Contemporary Theory 2 (4 credits)

  Offered by: Architecture (Faculty of Engineering)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Architecture : Critical readings in architectural research.

  Terms: Winter 2012

  Instructors: Contandriopoulos, Christina (Winter)

  • (3-0-9)

  • Prerequisite(s): ARCH 684 and permission of instructor.

  • Restriction: Open to students enrolled in all M.Arch. programs.

  • Note: A variety of topics will be chosen for the seminar each year.

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

9 credits of courses at the 500 level or higher, approved by an adviser.