ANSWERS: Design 1 1303 Course Outline

… the mind remains provoked as the hand develops its skills…

Robert Slutzky, foreword to Creation In Space, Friedman

COURSE OUTLINE

1) TEXT
Required text: Architecture – Form, Space and Order – 3rd Edition, Wiley
Francis D.K. Ching

Optional text: A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Wiley
Francis D.K. Ching

2) ARCH 1303 DESIGN 1: COURSE DESCRIPTION
Design 1 will be the architecture and interior design student’s first exploration into creative problem solving, the design process, by emphasizing the development of abstract thinking through visual literacy. Design 1 will involve the use of collective design problems that are organized to investigate the basic design elements and design principals. Drawings, models, and oral presentation skills will be utilized to communicate the designers understanding and intent for each design solution.

The design process builds on itself so dedicated participation at every level is required and critical toward achieving success. Each exercise will be supported with lectures, readings, research, and field trips as required. Due dates, deadlines, will clearly be discussed in class and posted well in advance. Respect for the design studio format is expected.

3) DESIGN STUDIO POLICIES
Students are to bring their drawing and model building supplies to each class and be prepared to work in each studio session. Being present in class but lacking the completed assignments, supplies to work in class, or both will count as an absence.

Attendance
Studio attendance is mandatory and will be recorded. Unexcused absences (six (6) for MWF, four (4) for MW) will result in at least the drop of two letter grades and an option to be dropped from the course. (Three (3) tardies for MWF, two (2) for MW) will equal one absence. If you are going to be absent from studio or late, call, text or email me at (210) 843-4503 or renejbalderas@yahoo.com. Provide full name and contact info with all messages.

Housekeeping
No food, music (unless approved), pets or rude behavior will be tolerated. Cell phone use and texting shall be suspended during studio. Students will respect the space by cleaning their area before they leave for the day. Pack in pack out.

Deadlines
Deadlines will be announced and late work will be deducted one letter grade for each calendar day late. No incompletes will be given without a “documentable emergency”. Excuses related to employment will not be accepted. Project jury grade note: a grade is given for the student work and a second grade is given for the oral presentation.

Supplies
Materials will be required to solve each design problem and each student should expect expenditures associated with each project.

4) COURSE GRADE
Studio Projects – 70%, Final Project - 20%, Enthusiasm and Participation – 10%

A - Work that is outstanding, above and beyond what was required with a design solution that was carried to full maturity. High levels of drawing, modeling, and oral skills. Participates fully in studio. A grade of “A” means that you have achieved a mastery of several of the aspects of the project.

B - Work that is above average, more than was required with a design solution close to maturity. Drawing, modeling and oral skills are very good. Work is complete and presented on time. Enthusiasm is shown. A grade of “B” means that you are better than average.

C - You have met the minimum requirement, the design solution shows effort, all required drawings / models are complete and clear. Problem has been solved. Drawing, modeling and oral skills are basic. Work is presented on time. A grade of “C” means that you are average.

D - Work is unsatisfactory, incomplete with a solution that is undefined, shows little initiative. Low levels of drawing, modeling and oral skills. Enthusiasm is low. Work was not completed on time.

F - You have failed at all levels. You do not show an understanding of the design problem. No enthusiasm, never participates in studio, work was not completed and not turned in on time.


STUDENT SURVEY

Name:
Phone No:
Email:
Employed?:
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1) Why are you interested in Architecture / Interior Design?

2) Have you traveled to any interesting places? Where, why and what did you see?

3) Do you enjoy reading? What do you read and how often?

4) Do you have any previous college experience? Describe.

5) What are your hobbies?