CanadaConstructed

Interview: In Conversation with Jessica Mace

Read our exciting interview with Jessica Mace, Ph.D, Postdoctoral Fellow and Instructor in the Department of Art History! We talked about her experience working with for Canada Constructed initiative, her new approach to teaching university courses, and her favourite spots to see amazing architecture in Toronto. Scroll down to read more! Tell us a bitContinue reading “Interview: In Conversation with Jessica Mace”

New Article: “Community Partners in the Classroom”

Our very own, Jessica Mace, has posted another article on PLATFORM titled “Community Partners in the Classroom”! In this article, she explores how experiential learning (EL) outside of a typical lecture room teaches students transferable skills that will benefit them in their future endeavours. Partnering with the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT), Mace’s students in FAH473Continue reading “New Article: “Community Partners in the Classroom””

Interview: In Conversation with Christy Anderson

To continue the Canada Constructed interview series, we spoke with Christy Anderson, Ph.D, Professor in the Department of Art History and Daniels Faculty of Architecture. We asked her about the global influence of Canadian architecture, how building practices connect architecture to a particular place, and the new and exciting projects she’s working on. Scroll downContinue reading “Interview: In Conversation with Christy Anderson”

My internship with… Open Art Histories by Megan Chen

In the spring of 2023, a number of students took part in the Canada Constructed internship program, for course credit (FAH481H1) in the Department of Art History at the University of Toronto. Here, third-year student Megan Chen reflects on her internship experience with Open Art Histories… Tell us about yourself and your internship! Hello! My name’s Megan, and I’m enteringContinue reading “My internship with… Open Art Histories by Megan Chen”

My internship with… The National Trust for Canada by Cindy Staffieri

In the spring of 2023, a number of students took part in the Canada Constructed internship program, for course credit (FAH481H1) in the Department of Art History at the University of Toronto. Here, third-year student Cindy Staffieri reflects on her internship experience with The National Trust for Canada… Tell us a bit about yourself and your internship placement! My nameContinue reading “My internship with… The National Trust for Canada by Cindy Staffieri”

Fall 2023 internship listings are live!

Our Fall 2023 internship listings are now live! We have amazing opportunities for University of Toronto students with: See the Fall Internships page for full details! Applications are due August 28. These internships are for course credit at the University of Toronto — only University of Toronto students are eligible to apply. This project has beenContinue reading “Fall 2023 internship listings are live!”

My internship with… 401 Richmond by Kelly Zhang

In the spring of 2023, a number of students took part in the Canada Constructed internship program, for course credit (FAH481H1) in the Department of Art History at the University of Toronto. Here, fourth-year student Kelly Zhang reflects on her internship experience with 401 Richmond/Urbanspace… Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Kelly, and I’m aContinue reading “My internship with… 401 Richmond by Kelly Zhang”

Fall internship listings coming soon!

Our fall internship listings for University of Toronto students are coming soon! If you’re looking to gain some work experience AND earn course credit, this just may be the opportunity for you! Keep an eye on this space as well as on our social media for the upcoming announcements.

Mohawk Chapel Virtual Exhibition now live!

The Mohawk Chapel His Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawk in Brantford, Ontario: A Virtual Exhibition is now live! This virtual exhibition examines the architectural history of His Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawk (Brantford/Six Nations), built 1785. Explore the architectural history of the oldest standing Protestant Church in Ontario and a key site inContinue reading “Mohawk Chapel Virtual Exhibition now live!”

Internship info session: March 30, 3:30pm

Interested in an internship? Want to learn more? Join our Internship Information Session on Thursday, March 30 at 3:30pm! Learn more about the opportunities for this spring, the course (FAH 481), new bursary options, & how to apply. Only open to University of Toronto students. The event will be held both in person and online:Continue reading “Internship info session: March 30, 3:30pm”