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The publishers cannot be held responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. by KRISTEN GAGNON RAIC Program Officer and Acting Syllabus Registrar T he Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's (RAIC) Syllabus program is the alternative path to becoming a licensed architect in Canada. It was formed in 1978 out of a desire for a route to architectural licensure that was based in professional practice, akin to apprenticeship. Forty years later, it continues to provide architectural education nationally through practical experience as well as courses of study. As it marks its 40th anniversary, the Syllabus program is looking back at its past, and forward to its future, through the celebration of its 120 graduates and the 200 students currently enrolled. "Syllabus requires of its students unusually high levels of self- motivation, self-discipline, and personal time management," says Syllabus director Don Ardiel, MRAIC. "Couple those demands with the commitment required to see the program through to gradua- tion – often a 10-year learning journey – and it is easy to see why Syllabus graduates are exceptional people." Toronto-based architect Frances Martin-DiGiuseppe, MRAIC, graduated from the program in 2010. She comes from a family of architects but specifically chose the Syllabus program due to its flex- ibility and pacing. "I had a young daughter, and I had always intended to complete my education and become an architect," says Martin- DiGiuseppe. "And I found out that the Syllabus was good for someone who needed to work part time, and raise a family part time." Now the founder and a principal at Q4 Architects, Martin- DiGiuseppe was able to balance studying architecture with her personal responsibilities, while also excelling professionally. As such, she is a trailblazer for women in architecture in Canada, and a celebrated member of the Syllabus community, volunteering her time on the Syllabus National Advisory Council. "Syllabus was a great vehicle for me," she says. Most architects become licensed after completing a Master of Architecture degree in university and internship in an architectural firm before writing their exams. This is the typical path of a student who entered architecture school out of high school, or perhaps with an undergraduate degree in another field. Syllabus students, on the other hand, are often mature stu- dents who are already working. Under the Syllabus program, they complete coursework and design studios, while working under a licensed architect, thereby fulfilling their 9,800 hours of experi- ence requirements. The program allows them to take their licensing exams upon the successful completion and certification of their RAIC Diploma in Architecture, as well as graduate with professional experience. The program harkens back to the traditional notion of the appren- ticeship, and the origins of architectural education, long before it became a part of the academy and ultimately the universities. The Syllabus study component includes distance education courses in architectural theory and criticism, design and construc- tion technology, professional practice, and face-to-face design studios. Practicing volunteer architects offer the design studios in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, London, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Vancouver, and Victoria. Syllabus alumni Gerald Gallacher, who completed the program in 2009, is a principal at Nicholson Sheffield Architects in London, Ontario. He previously worked as a project manager for over 20 years. This technical background, coupled with his educational experience, has helped lead to his success as an architect. "There is a benefit not only to your lifelong learning, but also your skills as an architect," he says. The ability to continue working while studying toward an architectural license encouraged Gallacher to apply to Syllabus. "I wanted to continue in my work, so I thought I would try it and ended up sticking with it," he says. Gallacher is also the volunteer co-ordinator for the London, Ontario, Syllabus studio chapter. He is among hundreds of Canadian architects who have donated their time to co-ordinate the 13 design studios from coast-to-coast, providing instruction, criticism, evaluation, mentorship, and supervision. Their com- mitment represents thousands of hours of dedication to the development of the next generation of practitioners. Today, Syllabus is moving forward with renewed energy and focus. This includes the recent launch of a new, online, and auto- mated student portal, as well as various anniversary projects. To pay homage to the past 40 years, Syllabus has put together a series of testimonial videos from some of its most accomplished graduates. Their passion for the profession comes through. "I always wanted to be an architect," says Gallacher. "I didn't think of anything else." A For more information on the Syllabus program visit raic-syllabus.ca RAIC Syllabus Turns 40 Syllabus requires of its students unusually high levels of self- motivation, self-discipline, and personal time management. " " — Don Ardiel, mraic Syllabus director

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