Architecture
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Telephone: 613-520-2855
Fax: 613-520-2849
Web site: arch.carleton.ca/
The School
Director of the School: Marco Frascari
Associate Director (Graduate Programs): Stephen Fai
The Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism offers programs of study and
research leading to the Master of Architecture Professional
degree and a specialized Master of Architecture
Post-professional degree.
M.Arch. Professional
The Master of Architecture Professional degree is awarded
upon the successful completion of a full two-year program of
studies. The program is studio-based with a strong theoretical
focus, culminating in a two-credit thesis (ARCS 5909 or ARCN
5909). The thesis is expected to include both a written text
and a design component with appropriate modes of two and
three-dimensional representation, including digital. It is
expected that students will take a minimum of two terms to
complete their thesis requirement. Final thesis documentation
must satisfy the requirements established by the Faculty of
Graduate Studies and Research.
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)
recognizes this degree as an academic prerequisite for
registration in the Intern Architect Program. Further
information on professional registration can be obtained from
the CACB or from one of the provincial associations.
Qualifying-Year Program
Candidates with deficiencies in certain areas according to
CACB requirements may be required to take additional prescribed
courses as prerequisites to their graduate work. Applicants who
do not possess an equivalent B.A.S. degree (see below) may be
admitted to a qualifying-year program, normally consisting of
5.0 credits at the 4000-level. All courses must be approved by
the Graduate Admissions Committee of the School in consultation
with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. (See General
Regulations Section 2.3, 'Completion of the Qualifying Year',
for more details.) Completion of the Qualifying Year is not a
guarantee of admission to the M.Arch.Professional or
Post-Professional Program. Re-application to the M. Arch.
program is required.
M.Arch. Post-Professional
Theoretical Issues in Architecture, Culture, and
Technology
The Master of Architecture Post-Professional degree is a
specialized program with three terms of course work followed by
a 2.0-credit thesis that allows students with a professional
degree in architecture or equivalent to pursue advanced
research at a graduate level. The program is research oriented
and culminates with the completion of a thesis.
Inter-departmental collaborations are encouraged. Thesis
proposals are developed under the tutelage of a prospective
thesis supervisor and are expected to address issues of
architecture and cultural diversity and/or design and
technology outlined below. The thesis is expected to include a
written text and appropriate modes of two and three-dimensional
representation, including digital. Final thesis documentation
must satisfy the requirements established by the Faculty of
Graduate Studies and Research.
Please note that the M.Arch. Post-Professional degree is not
recognized by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board as
an academic prerequisite for professional certification.
Students wishing to pursue professional studies in architecture
are referred to the Professional M.Arch. discussed above.
Research in the Post-Professional M.Arch. is organized
around two areas of inquiry:
1. Architecture and Cultural Diversity
'Architecture and Cultural Diversity' is concerned with the
patterns and interrelationships of cultural issues and
processes as they are manifest in built form and as they inform
architectural design. For specific areas of faculty research,
please consult the School's Web site.
The positioning of these research topics within the broader
discourse on the history and theory of architecture is the
subject of two core seminars offered consecutively in the fall
and winter terms of the first year. The core seminars are
supplemented with studies in cultural and architectural history
and theory.
2. Design and Technology
'Design and Technology' is concerned with the practical and
philosophical determinations of technology upon the design and
production of real and virtual environments. This area of the
program addresses the need to engage technically-advanced tools
in design studies and to bring design expertise to bear on such
issues as new media, advanced visualization and simulation
technologies, software and interface design, building and
manufacturing technologies, and sustainability in urban and
architectural design. Research is conducted through traditional
and technological modes of inquiry and production as it relates
to architecture and related cultural practices.
For specific areas of faculty research, please consult the
School's Web site.
The positioning of these research topics within the broader
discourse on the history and theory of architecture is the
subject of two core seminars offered consecutively in the Fall
and Winter terms of the first year. The core seminars are
supplemented with studies in cultural and architectural history
and theory, technically advanced media and practices, building
technologies, and related disciplines.
Qualifying-Year Program
Candidates with deficiencies in certain areas may be
required to take additional prescribed courses as prerequisites
to their graduate work. Applicants who do not possess a
professional degree in Architecture may be admitted to a
qualifying-year program, normally consisting of 5.0 credits at
the 4000-level. All courses must be approved by the Graduate
Admissions Committee of the School in consultation with the
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. (See General
Regulations Section 2.3, 'Completion of the Qualifying Year',
for more details.) Completion of the Qualifying Year is not a
guarantee of admission to the M.Arch. Professional or
Post-Professional Program, and re-application to the program is
required.
Admission Requirements
M.Arch. Professional
Students may be admitted to the M.Arch. Professional Program
following the successful completion of the Bachelor of
Architectural Studies (see Undergraduate Calendar). All
applicants are expected to have maintained a minimum academic
average of B- in their undergraduate studies. In addition to
these academic credentials, applicants must submit for review
two examples of academic writing and a portfolio of their most
recent studio work demonstrating facility in architectural
design and methods of representation. Professional experience
may be taken into consideration.
Where applicants do not hold a B.A.S., but hold a four-year
undergraduate degree with a concentration in architecture,
equivalence may be considered on the basis of a demonstrated,
exceptional design ability and high academic standing (B+
minimum average). Applicants are required to submit a complete
portfolio of their most recent artistic and design work
produced during their undergraduate studies and two examples of
academic writing. Professional experience may also be taken
into consideration. A Qualifying Year may be required (see
above).
When professional work is included as part of an applicant's
portfolio, a precise description of the applicant's involvement
and responsibilities in the completion of the project must be
included.
All applicants must provide two confidential letters of
reference on the prescribed forms and a statement of academic
and professional objectives.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research requires
applicants whose native tongue is not English to be tested for
proficiency in English, as described in Section 3.6 of the
General Regulations of this Calendar. Note, however, that
students with a TOEFL score below 600 will not be considered
for admission to the M.Arch. Professional.
An admissions committee, which includes the supervisor of
graduate studies, will determine the merits of each candidate
on the basis of academic record, evidence of visual and
architectural design ability, and, where applicable,
professional experience. Enrolment is limited. The School's
admission policy is governed by the availability of graduate
student space. Possession of the minimum academic admission
requirement does not, in itself, guarantee admission.
Application deadlines can be found at https://gsapplications.carleton.ca .
Applications are not accepted
for admission in the winter or summer term. Part-time studies
are not permitted. Deferrals are not permitted.
M.Arch. Post-Professional
Students are admitted to the post-professional stream of the
M.Arch. program on the basis of a first professional degree in
architecture. Students are expected to have maintained a
minimum academic average of B-. In addition to these academic
credentials, applicants must submit for review two examples of
academic writing and a portfolio of creative work demonstrating
facility in architectural design and methods of representation.
Professional experience may also be taken into
consideration.
Where applicants do not hold a professional degree in
architecture but possess either a professional degree in a
related design discipline or an Honours B.A. in Fine Arts or
the Humanities, equivalence will be considered on the basis of
a demonstrated, exceptional design ability and a high academic
standing (B+ minimum average). Applicants are required to
submit a complete portfolio of artistic and design work
produced during their undergraduate education and two examples
of academic writing. Professional experience may also be taken
into consideration.
All applicants must provide two confidential letters of
reference on the prescribed forms and a statement of academic
and professional objectives.
An admissions committee, which includes the supervisor of
graduate studies, will determine the merits of each candidate
on the basis of academic record, evidence of visual and
architectural design ability, and, where applicable,
professional experience. Enrolment is limited. The School's
admission policy is governed by the availability of graduate
space. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does
not, in itself, guarantee acceptance.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research requires
applicants whose native tongue is not English to be tested for
proficiency in English, as described in Section 3.6 of the
general regulations. Note, however, that students with a TOEFL
score below 600 will not be considered for admission to the
Post-Professional M.Arch.
Application deadlines can be found at https://gsapplications.carleton.ca
Applications are not accepted
for admission in the winter or summer term. Part-time studies
are not permitted. Deferrals are not permitted.
Program Requirements
M.Arch. Professional
General requirements:
- 2.0 core course credits
- 1.0 elective course credits
- 3.0 studio credits
- 2.0-credit thesis which must be defended at an oral
examination
A list of approved electives is available from the Program
Administrator at the School of Architecture. The Associate
Director (Graduate Programs) must approve all non-core
courses.
Specific requirements:
Year 1
Fall Term
- ARCH 5200, ARCS 5105
- 0.5 credit elective from courses at the 5000-level or above, approved by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs)
Winter Term
- ARCH 5201, ARCC 5100, ARCS 5106
Year 2
Fall Term
- ARCS 5909 or ARCN 5909**
- 0.5 credit elective from courses at the 5000-level or above, approved by the Associate Director (Graduate Programs)
Winter Term
ARCC 5200*
ARCS 5909 or ARCN 5909***
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* ARCS 5909 and ARCN 5909 normally extend over two
terms. By the end of the first term of thesis registration,
students will submit an architectural project for which an interim grade is awarded. This project will follow guidelines prescribed by
the Associate Director (Graduate Programs).
M.Arch. Post-Professional
1. Architecture and Cultural Diversity
General requirements:
- 1.5 core course credits
- 1.5 elective course credits
- 2.0-credit thesis which must be defended at an oral
examination
A list of approved electives is available from the Graduate
Administrator at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. All non-core
courses must be approved by the Associate Director (Graduate
Studies).
Specific requirements:
- ARCH 5001 (0.5 credit)
- ARCH 5002 (0.5 credit)
- ARCH 5003 (0.5 credit)
- 0.5 credit in the area of architectural theory (an
advanced course at the 5000-level in the theory of
architecture offered by the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism)
- 0.5 credit in the area of cultural theory at the
5000-level or above in the general field of cultural
theory
- 0.5 credit elective chosen from an approved list of
courses in the area of cultural studies, cultural theory,
cultural production, the built environment and related
subjects.
- ARCH 5909 (2.0-credit thesis)
The program is normally completed in six consecutive terms
of full-time study.
2. Design and Technology
General requirements:
- 1.5 core course credits
- 1.5 elective credits
- 2.0-credit thesis which must be defended at an oral
examination
A list of approved electives is available from the Program
Administrator at the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. The Supervisor of
Graduate Studies must approve all non-core courses.
Specific requirements:
- ARCC 5001 (0.5 credit)
- ARCC 5002 (0.5 credit)
- ARCC 5003 (0.5 credit)
- 0.5 credit in the area of architectural theory (an
advanced course at the 4000-level in the theory of
architecture offered by the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism)
- 0.5 credit in the area of philosophy of technology or
science or related practices at the 5000-level or above in
the general field of digital media, computer science,
environmental studies, or building technologies.
- 0.5 credit elective chosen from an approved list of
courses in the area of cultural studies, cultural theory,
cultural production, the built environment and related
subjects.
- ARCC 5909 (2.0-credit thesis)
The program is normally completed in six consecutive terms
of full-time study.
Academic Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Architecture does not permit the C+ option as stipulated in
Section 11.2 of the General Regulations.
Graduate Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given
year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings and to
determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at
central.carleton.ca
Qualified students in other departments may, with permission
of the School, enrol in ARCH 5001, ARCH 5002, ARCH 5003, ARCC
5001, ARCC 5002, ARCN 5101 and ARCN 5102.
- ARCH 5001 [0.5 credit]
- Architecture Seminar 1
- An introduction to the intellectual frameworks
connecting design and culture as manifest in theories of
culture and architecture. The seminar builds on previous
undergraduate studies, and is not an introduction to these
fields. The field of inquiry is both historical and
contemporary.
- ARCH 5002 [0.5 credit]
- Architecture Seminar II
- A continuation of ARCH 5001, this seminar follows the
same general description, but concentrates more on
architectural design, on the contemporary condition, and on
the ways of thinking that characterize embodiment of
cultural content in architecture and other artifacts.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 5001.
- ARCH 5003 [0.5 credit]
- Design and Culture Workshop
- The prime objective of the workshop is to investigate
cultural issues in architectural design. The workshop
operates as a directed study with specific content,
objectives, and scheduling arranged between student and
academic advisor.
- ARCH 5200 [0.5 credit]
- Graduate Seminar 1: Introduction to Critical Thought
in Architecture
- Critical theories and research approaches relevant to
the field of architecture. Identification of issues through
a coordinated series of lectures and readings. Development
of analytical and interpretative skills through seminar
discussions and writing culminating in a scholarly position
paper by the student.
- ARCH 5201 [0.5 credit]
- Graduate Seminar 2: Contemporary Theoretical
Perspectives in Architecture
- Lectures, readings, and case studies on contemporary
issues in architecture and allied fields of study. Critical
analysis of trends and possibilities set against
traditional modes of architectural thought and practice.
This course serves as a forum for a preliminary
articulation of the thesis proposal.
Prerequisite: ARCH 5200.
- ARCH 5600 [0.5 credit]
- Housing and Culture Seminar
- Housing as a function of social organization, demographics, market demand and governmental policies. The evolution of housing form, the role of the state, and the participation of architects in the housing marketplace promoting design as a form of social reform.
Precudes additional credit for ARCH 4201.
- ARCH 5909 [2.0 credits]
- M.Arch. Post-Professional Thesis (Architecture and
Cultural Diversity)
- A scholarly, written thesis supported by appropriate
methods of two and three-dimensional representation.
Research undertaken by the student is expected to engage
one of the research topics outlined above. Proposals must
be approved by the graduate committee of the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. Final thesis documentation must satisfy the
requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate
Studies.
- ARCC 5001 [0.5 credit]
- Introduction to Design and Multimedia
- Multimedia and interactive design as they relate to
architecture and the field of design. Special topics
include virtual environments, user interface in software,
Web and product design, perceptual and cognitive science,
navigation, film/video and sound editing and animation
technologies.
- ARCC 5002 [0.5 credit]
- Topics in Design and Multimedia: Information
Architecture and the World Wide Web
- Introduction to the design of Web-based applications,
focusing on process, site architecture, usability testing,
and Web functionality. Students synthesize and customize
software applications. Client and server-side
functionality. Introduction to relational database design,
JavaScript, cgi scripts, and «middleware» products such as
WebObjects and ColdFusion.
- ARCC 5003 [0.5 credit]
- Design and Technology Workshop
- The prime objective of the workshop is to investigate
issues in architectural design in relation to technology as
a cultural paradigm. The workshop operates as a directed
study with specific content, objectives, and scheduling
arranged between student and academic advisor.
- ARCC 5100 [0.5 credit]
- Advanced Building Systems
- Introduction to advanced design in building technology
and systems integration. Leading edge building materials,
technologies and philosophies will be explored through
intensive case study research and analysis, comparing, and
critically evaluating, traditional methods with current
computer modeling and analysis techniques.
- ARCC 5200 [0.5 credit]
- Professional Practice
- The practice of architecture. Professional organization and conduct, the architect’s services, business law, office organization and management, contract documents, building codes, contract management, cost control, accounting and site supervision. Guest speakers and case studies.
Precludes additional credit for ARCU 4200.
- ARCC 5909 [2.0 credits]
- M.Arch. Post-Professional Thesis (Design and
Technology)
- Basic or applied research in architectural, industrial,
and digital design. Areas include interactive
education/training, product/interface design,
programming/scripting, culture/technology, or research as
defined by the student. Proposals must be approved by the
Graduate Committee of the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. Final
thesis documentation must satisfy the requirements
established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- ARCN 5101 [0.5 credit]
- Interactive Design Workshop I
- An intensive introduction to the design of interactive
environments, using multimedia software including Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Macromedia, Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Director, 3D Modeling programs, and sound
editing. Basic design, graphic design, and software
literacy. Presentations by design professionals.
- ARCN 5102 [0.5 credit]
- Interactive Design Workshop II
- An introduction to the logistic aspects of producing
multimedia products with an emphasis on usability testing
and user interface design. Topics include: storyboarding
and graphic design, instructional design, rapid
prototyping, project streaming, management and marketing,
technical writing and product evaluation. Organized as a
seminar. Work is done in teams.
- ARCN 5909 [2.0 credits]
- Thesis - Directed Research Studio (DRS)
- An intensive research-based design project. The unit is
initiated and guided by a faculty member engaged in
organized research. Proposals must be approved by the
Graduate Committee of the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. Final
thesis documentation must satisfy the requirements
established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- ARCS 5105 [1.5 credit]
- Graduate Studio 1
- An architectural investigation within a contemporary
urban setting, usually dealing with central-city sites and
complex programs. Projects address the question of urban
architecture both from practical and theoretical
perspectives. Architecturally relevant building technology
and systems will be introduced in the Studio as
required.
- ARCS 5106 [1.5 credit]
- Graduate Studio 2
- The design of a large-scale and culturally significant
building project, set within a prominent urban or natural
landscape. Integrated resolution of the combined issue of
site, program, and expression is expected. Architecturally
relevant building technology and systems will be introduced
in the Studio as required.
- Prerequisite: ARCS 5105.
- ARCS 5909 [2.0 credits]
- Thesis - Independent Study
- Student-initiated design investigation, developed with
a thesis supervisor, supported by text and appropriate
methods of two and three-dimensional representation.
Proposals must be approved by the Graduate Committee of the
Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. Final thesis documentation must
satisfy the requirements established by the Faculty of
Graduate Studies.
Other Course Offerings
The School offers graduate-level courses that can be used
towards degree programs in the Faculty of Engineering, the
School of Canadian Studies, and the Faculty of Public Affairs
and Management at Carleton University. In addition, there is an
understanding with the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York
University, the Centre for Building Studies at Concordia
University, and the Faculté de l'Aménagement at the Université
de Montréal, recognizing graduate course work undertaken at
Carleton University's Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism. Members of the
School may also supervise graduate research at these
institutions.
Faculty interest and expertise lie in the following
areas:
History and Theory of Architecture
Scholarly studies in architectural thought of late antiquity,
early Christianity, the Renaissance, baroque, the modern
movement, post-modernism, and Canadian Architecture and the
architecture of Islam.
Architecture and Society
Ethnicity, multiculturalism and architectural expression;
international development and indigenous architecture; heritage
and preservation; evolution of the architectural
profession.
Architecture and Technology
Building envelope and construction detail; design economics;
structures; energy; lighting; acoustics; integration of
systems.
Architecture and the City
Urban morphologies,
architectural content of urban planning and design; social,
cultural, economic, and political matrix in the urban society
and the contemporary architectural reality.
Computer-Aided Design and Management
Design and modeling, visual communication, computer graphics;
computers and architectural practice.
Architecture and Morphology
Studies in form, space, structure, and order; geometric and
symbolic orders in architecture.
Design/Build
Applied architectural research, prototype development.
The following courses are available to students from other
departments who hold an honours degree or equivalent in a
related academic discipline. Permission of the School is
required for registration.
- ARCH 5000 [0.5 credit]
- Directed Studies in History and Theory of
Architecture
- Reading and research tutorials.
- ARCH 5100 [0.5 credit]
- Directed Studies in Architecture and
Society
- Reading and research tutorials.
- ARCC 5000 [0.5 credit]
- Directed Studies in Architecture and
Technology
- Reading and research tutorials.
- ARCC 5401 [0.5 credit]
- Workshop: Technical Studies in Heritage
Conservation
- ARCU 5000 [0.5 credit]
- Directed Studies in Architecture and the
City
- Reading and research tutorials.
- ARCU 5402 [0.5 credit]
- Workshop: Urban Studies in Heritage Conservation
- ARCN 5000 [0.5 credit]
- Directed Studies in Computer-Aided Design
- Reading and research tutorials.
- ARCN 5001 [0.5 credit]
- Directed Studies in Architecture and
Morphology
- Reading and research tutorials.
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