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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?
This option capitalizes on the expertise of the architect-researcher to move freely between art and science and between content-based and empirical research, and to facilitate robust interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technologists, media artists, and social scientists to understand, explain, and create today’s built environments.
Research Report (15 credits)
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ARCH 629 Cultural Mediations and Technology Research Report (15 credits)
Overview
Architecture : An individual research report addressing inter-disciplinary concerns.
Terms: Summer 2014
Instructors: Adams, Annmarie; Jemtrud, Michael; Sprecher, Aaron (Summer)
Required Courses (15 credits)
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ARCH 623 Project Preparation (3 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Guided background preparation for the project.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Perez-Gomez, Alberto; Bhatt, Vikram; Mellin, Robert; Friedman, Abraham; Adams, Annmarie; Jemtrud, Michael; Sprecher, Aaron (Winter)
(2-1-6)
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ARCH 627 Research Methods for Architects (4 credits)
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 2013
Instructors: Adams, Annmarie (Fall)
(3-0-9)
Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in the M.Arch. (Professional), M.Arch. (Post-professional) and Ph.D. in Architecture programs.
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ARCH 684 Contemporary Theory 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical readings in architectural design and research.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Türeli, Aysenur (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.
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ARCH 685 Contemporary Theory 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Critical readings in architectural research.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Bressani, Martin (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 (15 credits)
15 credits of courses at the 500 level or higher, approved by an adviser.
Faculty of Engineering—2013-2014 (last updated Aug. 21, 2013) (disclaimer)
