College of Architecture
Fall 2000
3501. Architectural Design III Studio (5:1:8). Organization of space into a complex building entity with investigations of site conditions, structure, spatial qualities of scale and proportion, daylighting and materials. Outside assignments required. F (current course description)
ARCH 3501 is a continuation of the beginning sequence of
architectural design studios in the College of Architecture. The course
addresses specific content and areas of focus as outlined in the catalog
description. The primary areas of focus for ARCH 3501 are the following:
The course will address complex architectural organization
in terms of function, context, structure, formal expression and other aspects
of buildings and spaces for human use. While the design studio problems in ARCH
3501 may address several architectural issues, they will be driven by and give
particular emphasis to those outlined in the course description.
In ARCH 3501 students will continue to explore formal
architectural composition and architectural design as an expression of ideas
(begun in second year design), but are also expected to address technical
aspects concerning the assembly of buildings. Studio problems in ARCH 3501 will
address technical issues such as the design of architectural details that
express visual as well as functional aspects of assemblies and the
juxtaposition of materials in a building.
Through personal initiative, the student is expected to
explore architectural issues in depth and provide clear responses/designs that
illustrate a strong understanding of human needs and values. The student is
also expected to develop and illustrate an expanded sensitivity to the visual
and physical qualities of the designed environment. Students have the
responsibility for their own work and learning and must take the initiative and
not expect faculty to do this work for them. Each student is expected at each
studio meeting to have sketches, drawings and/or models of work in progress
available for discussion with the studio professor. Continuous class participation,
design process work, and studio work involvement are all factors influencing
your grade on each project and in the course.
There will be three projects in ARCH 3501. Their focus and
due dates are as follows:
Project 1- Structure and structural expression (4 weeks)/
Aug. 28-Sept. 20
Project 2- Site and context (5 weeks)/ Sept. 22-Oct. 25
Project 3- Light and space (5 weeks)/ Oct. 27-Dec. 4
“The College of Architecture at Texas Tech University takes
the professional preparation of its students as future architects seriously.
Architectural professionals understand the importance of being present, on
time, with work completed. Adherence to these professional attributes begins in
architectural education. To that end, the College has established a policy to
underscore the importance of full attendance, except for illness or religious
holidays (see TTU catalog for statement on excused absences). Therefore, in
architectural design studios at every level, one letter grade will be deducted
from a student's final grade for each unexcused absence in excess of three.”
College of Architecture Policy, Fall, 1995
Third year design studios meet from 2:00-4:50 p.m. on
Mondays and Wednesdays and 1:00-3:50 p.m. on Fridays. Students are expected to
be punctual and to attend each class in its entirety. Arriving late, being
unprepared, working on anything other than the current project, and departing
early are considered absences.
There will be intermediate design reviews during the course
of each project. Attendance and participation in design reviews are mandatory.
Usually one studio session or a part of a session is used for final review of
each design project. Students should be prepared to orally present their work
at intermediate reviews as well as final reviews.
Attendance at the college guest lecture series is highly
recommended and may be required by individual studio professors.
From TTU Civility In The Classroom statement:
“Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom
environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students
have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise
approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in any other
form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result,
minimally, in a request to leave class.”
Each student is expected to work on the assigned project
during each studio session. Appropriate media must be available at all times.
These may include a computer and software, tracing paper (approximately
18" wide), felt tipped pens, soft sketching pencils, scales, cardboard,
and model making tools. The student may be required to keep a record of all
class work, including studio sessions, lectures, critiques, seminars, etc.
Professors may call for this record at any time during the semester.
Each student will be given the combination number to their
studio door as well as a special ID sticker that authorizes after hours work in
the Architecture Building.
Use of a media player, even with headphones, is not
permitted during class. At all times, please respect others’ need for a quiet,
academic environment.
Visitors are not permitted in the design studio during class
hours.
Smoking or other tobacco, is not permitted anywhere in the
Architecture Building.
The use of spray paint or aerosol products of any kind is
not permitted anywhere in the Architecture Building. The stairwells are not to
be used for smoking or painting.
Students are responsible for keeping the design studios
clean and neat at all times to promote a healthy educational environment. At
the conclusion of the semester, students must remove all projects, supplies and
personal equipment.
Since a portfolio is required for scholarship applications and for entry into the Master of Architecture program, it is important to document your work. Computer files, drawings and models are easily damaged or lost and all work should be permanently documented as soon as possible. It is wise to avoid the end-of-semester crunch by documenting your preliminary and final work as the semester proceeds. Computer users: backup, backup, backup!
As defined in the Student Affairs Handbook, Part IX, Section
C, plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
“1. The use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the
published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgment;
2. The unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another
person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic
materials.”
In the College of Architecture, plagiarism includes design
work copied substantially from a student or other source such as a magazine,
book or web site. Students are encouraged to research factual knowledge,
conduct case studies, and seek inspiration from all directions. However,
sources must be acknowledged in an appropriate manner, and allusion made to an
appropriate degree. As per College and University policy, plagiarism will
result in an "F" grade for the semester. See Part IX, Section E of
the Student Affairs Handbook for disciplinary sanctions and conditions.
Requirements of the design projects apply to all students.
Any changes to the program or due date will be announced to the entire class by
the studio professor.
Intermediate review and final work is due at or before the
date and time indicated. Late work will be penalized.
Once a student has submitted a project, it may not be
altered or added to in any way. Projects may not be removed until the
instructor has given permission to do so.
“The College of Architecture reserves the right to retain,
exhibit, and reproduce work submitted by students. Work submitted for grade is
the property of the college and remains such until it is returned to the
student.”
From the TTU 2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog:
“A, excellent; B, good; C, average; D, inferior; F,
failure.” “ A grade of C or better is required for all courses included in the
architecture degree plan.”
Grades are determined by each individual studio professor
and will be based on intermediate work, final projects, participation,
discussions, readings, attendance, journals, etc. Weighting factors are
determined by the duration of each project. Project 1, 10 days; Project 2, 14
days; Project 3, 16 days.
“The University is committed to the principle that in no
aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons
because of race, creed, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and that
equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. If you
require special accommodations in order to participate, please contact the
instructor. Students should present appropriate verification from Disabled
Students Services, Dean of Students Office. No requirement exists that
accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University
process.”
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