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U of T Architecture VS U Waterloo Planning Options
HadiLEGENDLIKE
#1 Posted : Friday, May 18, 2012 9:23:31 PM
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Joined: 4/21/2012
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Hello fellow math, engineering, and computer science/technology students!

So here is my dilemma... I've been accepted to U of T Architecture and Waterloo Urban Planning after being rejected Waterloo Architecture. Originally my plan was to go to university studying architecture but I have heard some negative things about U of T arch. If I were to go to Waterloo Planning I would move towards more of a design based study hopefully to master in architecture.

So here are my questions...

Would I be able to master in architecture after Waterloo planning?
How are the courses at U of T Architecture?
Would Waterloo Urban Planning, even if I am not able to master in architecture, be a better choice for me over U of T arch?

University of Waterloo: Honours Co-Op Planning
Class of 2017
tukr
#2 Posted : Friday, May 18, 2012 10:11:34 PM
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I think most of the negative stuff about U of T arch is because it's a very artsy degree with less design focus, also it's going through a transition phase through faculties, isn't it? I think regardless of the degree, to become a professional architect you'll basically need the master's degree, and you can definitely do a master's in architecture after Waterloo planning.

Planning seemed like a pretty solid program, however I'm choosing engineering instead - I would recommend inquiring a little bit more about the program, and looking into the courses at both, I know planning covers a broad spectrum of courses including design as an elective, not sure about u of t arch though!
HadiLEGENDLIKE
#3 Posted : Saturday, May 19, 2012 12:53:04 PM
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Yeah you do need a master's to become a licensed architect but I am wondering if planning would give enough skill set to be able to submit a portfolio when I am applying for masters because I would be going up against people who have studied 4 years of architecture.
Also U of T architecture is starting next year under the John H. Daneils Architecture, Landscape, and Design, however does this mean anything? Like better programs? More focus?
I know that it is was under humanities previous years and from some people I talked to they even said that there were NO architecture courses first year which I find ridiculous... but now I am looking at first year courses and there is. Maybe because of the change? http://www.daniels.utoronto.ca/courses

I just don't want to make a mistake that will make me repeat first year lol, so any information, specifically from students that have been in the programs before would be greatly appreciated!
University of Waterloo: Honours Co-Op Planning
Class of 2017
HadiLEGENDLIKE
#4 Posted : Saturday, May 19, 2012 1:08:08 PM
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Oops those courses might have been for the masters lol.
University of Waterloo: Honours Co-Op Planning
Class of 2017
HadiLEGENDLIKE
#5 Posted : Monday, May 21, 2012 9:51:04 PM
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Anyone help? :-)
University of Waterloo: Honours Co-Op Planning
Class of 2017
zoalklo
#6 Posted : Thursday, July 19, 2012 3:27:51 PM
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Joined: 7/19/2012
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UofT doesn't give you graphic and design skills. The courses you will be taking are mostly on Art History and Architectural studies. Whereas , the UW planning school has actual studio classes that teach you how to make portfolio. UW students have a very good record of getting admitted into architecture programs at UOfT for masters degree. If you wanna learn design pick UW. You get to specialize in Design and you will actually submit your school work as part of your portfolio. While UW planning doesn't do interior architecture, it focuses heavily on the facade design as well as street design.
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