History and Theory of Architecture
Discover History & Theory of Architecture at Carleton
HTA explores how our built environment reflects human needs, values and ideas throughout history. Students learn to ‘read’ buildings as dynamic documents that interact with all aspects of human life. As well as offering a rich variety of courses, the program organizes regular field trips, invites guest speakers from outside the university and creates study abroad opportunities in locations such as Venice, Rome and England. Our unique practicum program gives students academic credit for working in organizations like Parks Canada and the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada, or firms like PR-TY Architects.
It all adds up to an exciting education that opens many doors. History and Theory of Architecture is an excellent first step toward careersin heritage conservation, planning, architectural criticism or architectural practice. It fosters intellectual skills that are invaluable in any profession in which critical thinking and communication skills are important. Our unique program also enables you to meet and learn with people who share your passion for architecture.
Attend a Virtual Lecture!
See what it’s like to be in a first-year lecture in the History and Theory of Architecture program. This excerpt is from one of our first-year introductory courses taught by HTA Supervisor Prof. Peter Coffman
Careers
A degree in History and Theory of Architecture can be an excellent launching pad for a wide variety of careers. Prof. Peter Coffman, the HTA Supervisor, has discussed this in two blog posts that you should check out if you’re considering HTA:
Happy New (academic) Year! Now, remind me why we’re here again…. Part 1
Remind me why we’re here again (Part2)
A Global Perspective
Students interested in transnational and transcultural art history are welcome to join the manifold activities of the Centre for Transnational Cultural Analysis (CTCA). CTCA is an interdisciplinary research hub that brings together students and scholars working with transcultural and transnational approaches to studies in the humanities.
Study Abroad Opportunities
We put a lot of effort into giving students opportunities to study abroad. It’s a great experience, but don’t take our word for it: see what the students themselves have to say in these blogs from Venice and England:
Blog: English Gothic Live
Blog: A semester in Venice
Meet the Art and Architectural History Community
Meet some of the faculty, students and graduates of Art & Architectural History, with our new series of short AAH Audio Snapshots.
