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COURSES- Architects are largely responsible for the quality and beauty of our constructed environment. Recognized as one of the best in North America, our School of Architecture provides you with a creative, international education and 2 years of paid co-op work experience with design firms in Canada and abroad. You’ll enjoy a small community with a vibrant intellectual atmosphere. Our cultural history courses, which examine the close relationship between architecture and society, and our environmental courses add depth to core courses in design. You’ll spend the fall of 4h year at our studio in Rome, one of the world’s great cities for culture and architecture. Find out more
CALENDAR- The University of Waterloo offers a master's program leading to
the degree Master of Architecture (MArch). This program is
designed to prepare students for professional qualification as
architects. The Master's program in Architecture combines elements
of a professional master's program and a research-oriented master's
program. It offers preparation for entry into the profession of
architecture (together with an extension of the knowledge base
required of practicing professionals, now and in years to come)
to students with an undergraduate degree in pre-professional
architecture, such as a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
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HOW THINGS WORK- During your first year you'll always have the understanding and
support of a group of like-minded people. Our professor, staff
and teaching assistants will also answer questions, guide you and
provide help with anything...
Here some tips. Desk reviews, interim reviews and final crits all have a different purpose in the studio education process. Deskcrits are working sessions. As a student, you will receive feedback on any issues you raise, based on any drawings you may share at that time. It is difficult to talk to you about design issues without images that you have produced. Verbal agreement about ideas not drawn cannot be conclusive.
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AWARDS- This year the occasion was marked by a dinner and reception
honouring the students. The awards were presented by Rick Haldenby
and faculty members. The School’s Award program began very modestly
in the early seventies, and has gradually grown over the years to
its present broad spread of awards that recognize achievements in
the all the major aspects of the program and in every class, from
1A to the recent graduates. This year there are over thirty
different awards. Most of these are monetary prizes but there are
also four medals presented to graduating students. The total
amount of the prize money awarded this year is just under $13,000.
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PROJECTS + PHOTO GALLERY- Welcome to the projects+photogallery section of the School of Architecture.
Students in Waterloo Architecture apply their knowledge of history, structures, building theory, design theory, photo and video skills in their projects. Here you can find student projects - includes a series of featured projects, design studio, research - thesis, photos and video, scetchbook drawings, exhibitions.
We update frequently, so come back often.
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GRADUATE STUDENTS- Welcome to the Graduate Student Resource page for the School of Architecture. The information and links provided here are for administrative and academic reference. Graduate student inquiries may also be forwarded to the Graduate Studies Coordinator.
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COUNSELLING SERVICE- Your Counsellor, Jeanette Gascho is available Thursdays in room 1102.
To make an appointment on a Thursday, check outside main office for open times that day, and call (x 27626) or email Jeanette (jgascho@uwaterloo.ca) to book a time.
To make an appointment at any other time, call x 32655, Counselling Services on main campus, and tell the receptionist you'd like to make an appointment to see Jeanette in Architecture.
Free and confidential individual appointments can be made to discuss...
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