4 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 4 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
That time-worn Doric order–a lovely thing–I have the cheek to adopt. You can’t copy it. To be right you have to take it and design it…It means hard labour, hard thinking over every line in all three dimensions and in every joint; and no stone can be allowed to slide. If you tackle it in this way, the Order belongs to you, and every stroke, being mentally handled, must become endowed with such poetry and artistry as God has given you. You alter one feature (which you have to, always), then every other feature has to sympathise and undergo some care and invention. Therefore it is no mean (game), nor is it a game you can play lightheartedly.
Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) History provides a wealth of material that the architect can draw upon to inform the design for any new building. In the classical tradition new buildings draw on a legacy of work which in turn they enrich and transmit to successors. In this role, the study of history for the architect is the study of precedents, with the practical aim of building a compendium of successful solutions for ready reference when addressing similar problems of composition in contemporary design. The more extensive an array of precedents an architect has in their toolbox, the better equipped to design a sound and enduring solution.Two ever present challenges the architect wrestles with are the composition of a design and the calibration of the appropriate scale and dimension of the elements that make up the composition as they relate to the human scale. This is true at all scales - whether the architect is determining an appropriate composition and scale for a neighborhood block, a town square, a street, the height of a building, the size of a room, the dimension of a door, or the mouldings that hold together its panels. When working within the classical language this extends to investigating how the elements have been inventively adapted for a myriad of related considerations - climate, regional character, function, technology, building type, economy, craftsmanship, tectonics and suitability of material.One of the best ways to study precedents - to become better acquainted with composition, scale and dimension - is through observation and drawing in the field, in direct contact with original models. Two time- tested field techniques for studying architectural precedents are analytical and measured drawing in sketchbook. These are principal means through which architects have historically advanced their skills and knowledge. Studying details, buildings and places analytically, reveals ways in which precedents are continuously adapted through time to new programmatic and regional conditions.This course will present a method of sketchbook drawing that is focused on accurately measured and analytical drawings of accessible architectural details, drawn-to-scale in a sketchbook. This course will emphasize orthographic drawings of plan, section, elevation and profile.The course is intended for both students and seasoned architects, as drawings can be tailored to experience level.
Please note that limited materials are available for loan in the ICAA classroom; if you need to borrow any supplies for this course, please email [email protected].
Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program Program Level: Introductory AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: November 14, 2022 Provider Number: G193 Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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