I heard that since the architecture is only offering an BA degree, which would sound really bad, so I was wondering if I could purchase a physics major along with architecture studies, so it would be more competitive when I apply for grade school which students from Waterloo and McGill which they offer B.Sc.(Arch). I heard since is a Honors of BA, so it is kinda require u take double major? But physic is a science program, is it possible for architecture student to major in physics? And do we still received a HBA if we has a major in physics and architecture studies? And I been an artist since little, I have ten years of painting experience, but is it require for all the student to take those studio courses? Can I just take the final exam and pass instead, I don’t feel like wasting time on the thing that I’m already good at, I heard since the program doesn’t require portfolio, lots of people actually have no visual art base at all.
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Ah, I remember you.
Okay so:
- Excuse you, but there’s nothing wrong with a BA. Arts ftw!
- You can do the Architectural Studies Major Program in combination with Physics, sure, but for the most part, the Daniels website is completely useless and I barely understand it soooo I’m quite lost on what the difference between that and the general architecture BA is…
- If you double major in an art and a science, you’re allowed to pick what kind of degree you graduate with.
- If those studio courses are program/degree requirements, then yes, you have to take them. They’re required.
- Can you just take the final exam and like… not do the coursework? Ha! If only. Heck no, dude. Don’t you think everyone would be doing that if it were an option? You obviously have to go to class and do the work unless your prof makes you some super sweet deal, which I highly doubt he or she will.
xoxo,
aska
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Experience speaks best.
They took architectural studies out of the faculty of artsci last year, but they still need you to complete your degree based on the artsci requirements. So yes, you can do a physics / arch. studies double major (and get a BSc if you want)!
It’s Architectural Studies; it’s U of T — you start off with very theoretical stuff (ie. history of architecture) and then you start building an architectural / drafting portfolio… which is why it’s not necessary to apply with a portfolio. It’s really intended for people who has no art background but want to become an architect.
Note: Waterloo offers a BAS (Bach. of Arch Studies), not a BSc Arch.
Andrew
Whoever made the post regarding the Architecture program, your English is embarrassing! May I say even disgusting. I cannot begin to question the basis of your entry into U of T or any other institute within North America for that matter. And it sounds as if you’re quite immature when it comes to your studies, i.e. your idea of skipping studio courses (the backbone of architectural education).