Certificate in Historic Preservation: Analysis of Historic Architectural Design

The Certificate in the Analysis of Historic Architectural Design serves students seeking advanced post-graduate training in the analysis of architectural expression and the description of architectural meaning for purposes of historic preservation, notably, for the judgment of the public value of historic architecture and artifacts and of the appropriateness of proposals for change. Work may include classroom study in the interpretation of historic architecture, research in historic architectural design, critical participation in design studios generating proposals for change for historic buildings and districts and the preparation of judgments concerning current public design and development proposals involving historic buildings and districts. Work may include research and study of other implications of historic architectural meaning for the establishment of personal and social identities and for identification and management of social conflict.

Certificate candidates must have a Masters' Degree in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Art History, Environmental or Social Psychology or any field related to the built environment. Students must have at least one year of work experience in historic preservation or real estate development or in their related field.

Students entering the Certificate Program in the Analysis of Historic Architectural Design are required to propose a topic for Independent research which will be carried out through the year. The Certificate requires a minimum of 24 credit points and completion of an Independent Thesis or Research paper for graduation. The Certificate requires 24 credit points and completion of an Independent or Research paper for graduation. Course work may be completed in as little as one year, or may be extended over two academic years.

The Certificate in the Analysis of Historic Architectural Design is overseen by the Director of the Historic Preservation Program.

Certificate in the Analysis of Historic Architectural Design

Proposed course of study:

Semester I - Fall

Required:
A 6305 - Studio: Joint Architecture/Historic Preservation Studio 6 pts.
A8790 - Independent Study 2 or 3 pts.

Electives from Historic Preservation Program:
A6820 - Architecture and Social Policy 3 pts.
A6318 - Cultural Site Management 3 pts.
A 6740 - Historic Preservation Theory and Practice 3 pts.
A XXXX - Architectural History/Theory from GSAPP 3 pts.

Any graduate level course from International Affairs, Art History, Archaeology, or other program within Columbia University, subject to review and approval by The Director of the Historic Preservation Program

Minimum 12 points

Semester II - Spring

A6901 - Studio: Independent Study/ Research
Faculty: advisor chosen among the faculty 2 or 3 pts.

Electives from Historic Preservation Program:
A 6727 - Architecture of Additions 3 pts.
A6790 - Historic Preservation Colloquium 3 pts.
AXXXX - Architectural History/Theory from GSAPP 3 pts.

Any graduate level course from International Affairs, Art History, Archaeology, or other program within Columbia University, subject to review and approval by The Director of the Historic Preservation Program.

Minimum 12 points

TOTAL POINTS TO EARN CERTIFICATE: 24

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