You can explore architecture in more detail through a daytime or evening course with Marta. Almost all are for general interest, with no assignments or tests. Scroll down to see what's available, and contact Marta for more information.
NEW FOR 2013! Great Western Architects
This course examines the lives and buildings of some of the West's greatest architects – men who designed iconic buildings and influenced generations. Included will be Palladio (whose buildings and writings still affect residential architecture), Shaw (whose Queen Anne Revival style became very popular in Britain and in Canada), Richardson (the first North American architect to be emulated internationally), Wright (who reinvented his style several times during his 70-year career), Le Corbusier (whose buildings and theories had profound and controversial effects on modern architecture), and Mies (the Modern master whose attention to precision and detail became legendary). We'll discuss the lives and buildings of these architects and their disciples. (Non-credit course; no assignments or tests.)
Location: University of Toronto downtown campus
Dates & times: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Jan. 8-Feb 26, 2013 (8 sessions)
Fee: $290
Course code: SCS 2737-001
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: www.learn.utoronto.ca phone 416-978-2400
Toronto's Neighbourhood Architecture
Toronto has often been described as a "City of Neighbourhoods." Some began as independent villages or towns, while others were suburbs before joining the City. We'll explore the architecture and history of approximately a dozen of our neighbourhoods. Who lived there and why? What form did their houses and businesses take? What remains today of the original settlements? Examples will include Yorkville, the Beach, and the Junction. One class is a walking tour. (Non-credit course; no assignments or tests.)
Location: University of Toronto downtown campus
Dates & times: Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Mar. 7-Apr. 25, 2013 (8 sessions)
Fee: $290
Course code: SCS 2438-003
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: www.learn.utoronto.ca phone 416-978-2400
Clay to Capital: The Building of Toronto
Have you ever wondered why the city looks the way it does? Toronto evolved from a military base into a manufacturing centre; later it became a financial and cultural centre. Along the way, Toronto became known as a "City of Neighbourhoods." These roles — along with hot topics such as architectural preservation and the redevelopment of the waterfront — have shaped the city's built form and will be explored through illustrated lectures and two walking tours. (Non-credit course; no assignments or tests.)
Location: George Brown College, St. James Campus, 200 King Street East (short walk or streetcar ride from King subway station)
Dates & times: Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Apr. 20-June 1, 2013 (6 sessions, skipping May 18 for long weekend
Fee: $233.00; seniors 65 & over pay half
Course code: ARCH9011
George Brown College Continuing Education: www.coned.georgebrown.ca phone 416-415-2000
NEW FOR FALL 2013! Architecture of the Middle Ages
Discover the great cathedrals, castles, and public buildings of medieval architecture. Built in the transitional time between antiquity and modernity, these are some of the most beautiful and important buildings in the West. We'll trace the effects of social structure, religious practices, and changing technology on architecture. Elements of medieval architecture were revived centuries later, and we'll see how newer cities such as Toronto benefitted from their powerful forms. (Non-credit course; no assignments or tests.)
Location: University of Toronto downtown campus
Dates & times: Tuesdays, daytime, Fall 2013 exact dates & time to be determined (8 sessions)
Fee: $290
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: www.learn.utoronto.ca phone 416-978-2400
Toronto: An Architectural History
You can learn much about the city's buildings through this comprehensive evening course. We'll explore the history of Toronto's architecture from before its founding to the present, concentrating on the most influential periods, styles, architects, and buildings. Over one thousand photographs of Toronto's architecture — including buildings now gone — are shown, and two walking tours are conducted.
Location: Ryerson University, Gerrard & Church Streets (short walk from both College and Dundas subway stations)
Dates & times: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, Sept. 12-Dec. 12, 2013 (13 sessions, skipping Study Week Oct. 8-12)
Fee: $755; seniors 60 & over pay half
Course Code: CKAR210
Ryerson University Continuing Education: www.ce-online.ryerson.ca phone 416-979-5035
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