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Master [120] in Architecture (Tournai)

The Master [120] in Architecture program at the Université catholique de Louvain is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture, preparing them for a successful career in the field.

Program Structure

The program consists of two main components: Required Units (90 credits) and Professional Focus (30 credits).

Required Units [90.0]

• Project (30 credits)
  • LARCT2112: Architectural Design Studio 4: Deepening (FR, q1+q2, 240h, 20 credits)
  • LARCT2211: Architectural Design Studio 5: Mastering (FR, q1, 120h, 10 credits)
• Transversality and Methodology (12 credits)
  • LARCT2181: Transversality In and On Architecture, tools and methods: From Framing the Question to the State of the Art (FR, q1+q2, 100h+30h, 8 credits)
  • LARCT2281: Transversality In and On Architecture, tools and methods: Developing Your Research (FR, q1, 10h, 4 credits)
• Territory (5 credits)
  • LARCT2151: Cities, Territories and Landscapes: Ecologies of Contemporary Design (FR, q1, 40h+15h, 5 credits)
• Theories and Histories (10 credits)
  • LARCT2132: Theories and Critics (FR, q2, 40h+15h, 5 credits)
  • LARCT2231: Histories and Politics of Architecture (FR, q1, 40h+15h, 5 credits)
• Edification (15 credits)
  • LARCT2161: Techniques: Construction and Networks (FR, q1, 40h+15h, 5 credits)
  • LARCT2162: Building in the Built Environment 2: Working on Existing Buildings (FR, q2, 40h+15h, 5 credits)
  • LARCT2291: Structural Design: Infrastructures and Complex Structures (FR, q1, 40h+15h, 5 credits)
• Professional practice (6 credits)
  • LARCT2171: Law, Project & Responsibility (FR, q2, 60h, 6 credits)
• Elective Units (12 credits)
  • Students choose 12 credits from a variety of courses, including:
    • LARCB2050: Composition-Decomposition Practices (FR, q1, 60h, 6 credits)
    • LARCB2051: Live Model (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2052: Atelier Design (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2053: Project Management, Programming & Actors (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2054: The Comfort Project: Histories and Building Services (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2055: Conforts & Low-tech (FR, q1, 60h, 6 credits)
    • LARCB2057: Applied Economics (FR, q2, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2058: Site Management & Digital Tools (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2074: Geospatial visualization (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2076: Re-Design: Materiality and Circularity (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2078: Specialized 'Research' Internship (10 Working Days) (FR, q1, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2079: 'Field actors' Specialized Internship (FR, q1, 3 credits)
    • LARCB2080: Tutoring (FR, q1, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2080: Tutoring (FR, q1, 3 credits)
    • LARCX2001: Contextual Arts (FR, q1, 60h, 6 credits)
    • LARCT2003: Spaces and relations of domination (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2004: Qualitative Methods and Representations of Lived Space (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2074: Geospatial visualization (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2005: Landscape (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCX2002: Heritage Identification and Building Archaeology (FR, q1, 60h, 6 credits)
    • LARCT2076: Re-Design: Materiality and Circularity (FR, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2006: Structuring materials (FR, q1, 60h, 6 credits)
    • LARCX2003: Digital Design (FR, q1, 60h, 6 credits)
    • LARCI2071: International workshop I (EN, q1, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCI2072: International workshop II (EN, q2, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCX2005: Lemps In situ (FR, q2, 30h, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2078: Specialized 'Research' Internship (10 Working Days) (FR, q1, 3 credits)
    • LARCT2079: 'Field actors' Specialized Internship (10 Working Days) (FR, q1, 3 credits)

Professional Focus [30.0]

• Master Thesis (24 credits)
  • LARCT2283: TFE In & On Architecture: Research Studio (FR, q2, 90h+90h, 9 credits)
  • LARCT2282: TFE In & On Architecture (FR, q2, 15 credits)
• Professional practice (6 credits)
  • LARCT2271: Internship 'To project' (20 Working Days) (FR, q2, 6 credits)

Teaching Profile

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Ludovic Blanckaert
• Christoffel Boghaert
• Olivier Bourez
• Jerome De Alzua
• Jasmine Kenniche
• Emmanuelle Weiss
• Olivier Camus
• Dimitri Fache
• Anne Nottebaert
• Damien Surroca
• Henry Pouillon
• Emilie Gobbo
• Benedicte Grosjean
• Maider Llaguno
• Renaud Pleitinx
• Eric Van Overstraeten
• Alain Malherbe
• Geert De Groote
• Pascaline Faux
• Caroline Bolle
• Luca Sgambi
• Matthieu Meunier
• Louis Vansnick
• Jerome Malevez
• Charles Kaisin
• Christophe Gillis
• Giulia Marino
• Nathalie Van Droogenbroeck
• Manuel Perez Perez
• Georges Mabille
• Marie-Clotilde Roose
• Chloé Salembier
• David Vandenbroucke
• Mathieu De Paepe
• Franck Miner
• Christine Fontaine

Access Requirements

Access to the program is subject to the university's admission criteria, which include:

• A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
• A strong portfolio of work
• Proficiency in French (the language of instruction)

Benefits and Organisation

The program offers a range of benefits, including:

• A comprehensive education in architecture
• A strong focus on professional practice
• Opportunities for specialization and electives
• A supportive learning environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

The program is organized into two main components: Required Units and Professional Focus. The Required Units provide a foundation in architecture, while the Professional Focus allows students to specialize in a particular area of interest.

Pedagogy

The program uses a range of teaching methods, including:

• Studio-based learning
• Lectures and seminars
• Workshops and tutorials
• Individual and group projects
• Internships and professional practice

The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing students to pursue their interests and career goals.

Course Evaluation Methods

The program uses a range of evaluation methods, including:

• Written exams
• Project-based assessments
• Presentations and critiques
• Peer review and feedback
• Self-assessment and reflection

The evaluation methods are designed to be fair, transparent, and supportive, allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Then After… Further Degree Programmes

The program provides a foundation for further study and career advancement, including:

• Master's degrees in related fields
• PhD programs in architecture and related fields
• Professional certification and licensure
• Career opportunities in architecture, design, and related fields

The program is designed to be a launching point for students' future careers, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities needed to succeed.