5 AIA HSWs and 5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
Acting as a base to the wider canon of classical architecture, the five classical orders have been used since antiquity as a means of proportioning buildings in a harmonious way while simultaneously giving logic and meaning. Elevated as the highest of the classical orders, the composite order is unique in its distinctly Roman origin and very specific uses in monumental buildings throughout ancient Rome as well as the Renaissance and Baroque eras.The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth study that unpacks the composition of this order, including its history and proportioning. A brief overview of the history and origins of classical architecture will lead into the development of this order in ancient Rome and the Renaissance. The study of the proportioning of this order will include a hand drawing tutorial in which participants will compose the capital and entablature according to the treatise of Andrea Palladio. Furthermore, participants will learn the geometry of Bernini’s iconic Solomonic Column, with its undulating Baroque shaft. Finally, a critical study will show the application of the composite order in various building types, including some of the rare modern-day examples. The course will conclude with a short walk to McKim, Mead & White’s Century Club on 43rd Street to look at a local example of an application of the composite order.Image: St. Peter's Baldachin by Bernini, St. Peter's Basilica
None required. Course content is designed for those with limited exposure to the classical language, as well as for those seeking to refresh their literacy with the elements of classical architecture.
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Please note that some materials may be available for loan from the ICAA's classroom. Should you be interested in borrowing materials for the class, please email [email protected].
*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.
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 credit, 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 credit, 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 policy by clicking here.