I was accepted to both the University of Calgary's 3 year MArch program and Carleton's 3.5 year MArch program, and am trying to figure out which to accept.
I've visited both schools and have spoken to grads from both programs, but wanted to get a bit more feedback. Below is a list of assumptions i've made made based on the information I've gathered so far.
CALGARY
more work on computers / digital visualizations, less on emphasis on 'traditional' skills like hand drawing, model making etc.
great material and shop lab
strong environmental / sustainability focus
great exchange programs (Barcelona, Melbourne or the option to set up your own)
lesser known "young" program (which makes me nervous because I'd like to work abroad and or else where in Canada, and want my education recognized)
more emphasis on traditional 'buildable work'
Calgary isn't the most inspirational city, and with the majority of the development funding is coming from more 'conservative' types. ie less opportunity for interesting projects
CARLETON
more conceptual and theoretical work
strong emphasis on 'traditional' architecture skills (drawing, model making, etc)
great guest lecturers and visiting professors
stronger international reputation
professors have a really diverse backgrounds and areas of interest
studio abroad (I believe one went to Helsinki)
Ottawa isn't the most exciting city and job market doesn't to seem to be that great (ie worried about getting work experience)
less emphasis on digital skills
Please comment on my assumptions this is just an exercise to see what other peoples experiences with these schools have been. Any feedback would be very helpful.
Thanks
Non Sequitur
May 8, 15 6:39 am
Carleton is a far stronger undergrad programme. Not the best in canada however but Calgary is pretty much at the bottom of the list.
Carleton has a strong early emphasis on hand drawing but also has a big digital research lab through Cims. Also, the market is good in Ottawa at the moment and should be for the next few years.
cesarmontes
Mar 30, 19 3:59 pm
Hello, I also have two offers from both Calgary and Carleton for their 3 year m arch programs, and was wondering which one you ended up going to and how you liked it, or how it went? I Know you posted this many years ago but it was the only online post I could find, thanks!!
aaaaa19
Mar 30, 19 6:28 pm
I have a Carleton undergrad and I got into the 2 year M.Arch program at both schools. I am still debating whether to go to Calgary or to stay in Ottawa, the reason I am considering Calgary is because I want to learn from a different perspective. But if you have never attended both schools, I'd say from my experience that Carleton
has a strong program, and the building is very special. There is plenty of exhibits from the students work that you can learn and get inspiration from. I'd say that Carleton is truly a great platform for architects to learn collectively.
I hope to see y'all in the Open house next Monday :)
I was accepted to both the University of Calgary's 3 year MArch program and Carleton's 3.5 year MArch program, and am trying to figure out which to accept.
I've visited both schools and have spoken to grads from both programs, but wanted to get a bit more feedback. Below is a list of assumptions i've made made based on the information I've gathered so far.
CALGARY
CARLETON
Please comment on my assumptions this is just an exercise to see what other peoples experiences with these schools have been. Any feedback would be very helpful.
Thanks
Carleton is a far stronger undergrad programme. Not the best in canada however but Calgary is pretty much at the bottom of the list.
Carleton has a strong early emphasis on hand drawing but also has a big digital research lab through Cims. Also, the market is good in Ottawa at the moment and should be for the next few years.
Hello, I also have two offers from both Calgary and Carleton for their 3 year m arch programs, and was wondering which one you ended up going to and how you liked it, or how it went? I Know you posted this many years ago but it was the only online post I could find, thanks!!
I have a Carleton undergrad and I got into the 2 year M.Arch program at both schools. I am still debating whether to go to Calgary or to stay in Ottawa, the reason I am considering Calgary is because I want to learn from a different perspective. But if you have never attended both schools, I'd say from my experience that Carleton has a strong program, and the building is very special. There is plenty of exhibits from the students work that you can learn and get inspiration from. I'd say that Carleton is truly a great platform for architects to learn collectively. I hope to see y'all in the Open house next Monday :)
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