This course, presented in collaboration with the Fordham University Department of Classics, offers a survey of the classical tradition in architecture over three periods: Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. The material will be presented in a roundtable discussion on the topic of “Classical Architecture from Antiquity to the Renaissance”, to be moderated by Matthew McGowan, Associate Professor of Classics at Fordham University, with contributions from experts in three distinct fields: classical, medieval, and early modern. Before opening up the floor to more general discussion, the speakers will present on the following topics:
This course is presented by our generous sponsor Douglas C. Wright Architects.
Please note that this program is free for Fordham University students, faculty, and staff. Please contact the Classics department directly to register.
On Friday, October 25, the Fordham University Department of Classics will present a follow-up Latin-language workshop from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Fordham University Library, Rose Hill campus. The workshop will include three seminars dedicated to reading texts from each era: Vitruvius’ De Architectura (c. 15 BCE), Abbot Suger’s Liber de Rebus in Administratione Sua Gestis (c. 1144-1148), and Leon Battista Alberti’s De Re Aedificatoria (1452). This workshop is free for all students and is open to the public, including all ICAA members and friends, for $10. Visitors to the workshop will be given a complimentary tour of Fordham’s Museum of Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Art by head curator, Dr. Jennifer Udell.Please note that the Friday, October 25 workshop is a separate event hosted by Fordham University and requires separate registration. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP to Eve Foti, Executive Secretary, Fordham Classics: [email protected] or 718-817-3130. Please include "Architecture Workshop" in subject line.
None required. Course content is suitable for those with limited exposure to the classical language, as well as for those seeking to refresh their literacy in canonical Latin texts on architecture.
There are no required materials for this course. Texts for the Friday workshop at Fordham University will be provided to participants prior to the workshop.
*Before registering at the Students and Emerging Professionals rate, please note the special conditions listed below.
The ICAA provides up to three complimentary spaces in each Continuing Education course for students or young professionals to attend. Upon signing up, you will be entered into a pool of applicants. Individuals will be randomly selected two weeks before the course begins, and all sign-ups will be notified via email. Upon applying, please email a copy of your ID showing that you are aged 35 or younger to [email protected]. Should you have any questions about this special program, please email [email protected]. Special thanks to John F.W. Rogers for his generous support of ICAA programs for young architects and designers.
Questions regarding the ICAA's courses may be directed via email to [email protected]; via phone to 212-730-9646 ext. 112; or via mail to our National Office at 20 West 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036.
To register for a continuing education course hosted by the ICAA National Office, you can use the registration link noted on the program page, email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x112. Please also note the ICAA National Office Registration and Cancellation Policy, which you may access by clicking here. ICAA Chapters manage course registration for their own events. While Chapter programs may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and information on how to register.
The ICAA National Office does not offer recurring continuing education classes on a regular basis, but aims to offer future sessions of classes whose demand exceeded capacity. Core classes are generally offered annually or semi-annually. The frequency of ICAA Chapter courses varies by region.
You can find a list of the ICAA's core curriculum subject areas along with more details about the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture program by clicking here. For questions about specific courses that aren’t on this list, please contact [email protected].
Most ICAA continuing education courses are suited to all artistic and academic backgrounds. Seasoned artists and novices alike have enjoyed and improved on their skills in ICAA classes. If a class has any pre-requisites or is recommended for a certain experience level, this will appear on the class listing on the ICAA website. While Chapter courses may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and pre-requisites.
In order to receive AIA LUs, you will need to sign an AIA attendance sheet that is circulated with the ICAA’s own attendance sheet at the beginning of each class. You’ll provide your AIA number, if applicable, email address, and full name as it will appear on your certificate of completion, should you indicate that you would like to receive one. If you neglect to provide any of this information, or if you have questions regarding your credits, please contact [email protected]. For questions related to a regional Chapter's continuing education course, please contact that Chapter directly.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) in architecture includes topics that relate to the structural integrity and soundness of a building or a building site. Course content must focus on these topics in order to provide HSW credits. For more information on ICAA classes that have been approved by the AIA for HSW LUs, please contact [email protected].
In many cases, you will be able to receive a full or partial refund of your course registration fee. For courses in the New York Region, you may refer to the ICAA's Continuing Education cancellation and refund policy by clicking here.