ARCH 4601 — COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIO V — Fall 2000
 
 Syllabus

COURSE:

M  2-4:50pm studio AH 504 
W 1-2pm lecture AH 102 and 2-4pm studio AH 504
 F 1-2pm lecture AH 102 and 2-3:50pm studio AH 504

   Site Visit to Marfa, Texas, October 6/7/8
   Guest Lecture Series, TBA

This studio course focuses on comprehensive architectural design.  The course consists of scheduled studio and lectures and announced College of Architecture Guest Lectures, and a Site Visit to Marfa, Texas.  The studio learning experience is active and interactive, involving a series of phases of a single design project.  Student learning here is individual as well as a team effort and requires regular and very active participation.

Each design student is expected to attend all lectures, studios, guest lectures in their entirety.  All directed projects are to be actively explored, developed, refined and presented according to the professor’s guidance.  Work (preliminary, developing, and refined) and presentations are to be completed on time, in a professional manner, and in the required format.

· Architecture as an expression of ideas and theories
· Design concept development integrated with programmatic requirements
· The built environment, human interactions 
· Specific site design and fit
· Definition and qualities of space and form
· Formal architectural composition and architectonic order
· Structure as form/space generators and expression
· Structural systems analysis
· Environmental systems analysis and integration in architecture 
· Climatic interactive design including day lighting
· Formal architectural composition and architectonic order
· Interior/exterior architectural and spatial relationships
· Building assemblies, detailing, and materials
· Building code compliance and health and life safety
· Design as a process involving repeated analysis, evaluation, redesign and refinement

 Requirements of the design projects are mandatory.  Any deviations or 
 omissions from the program will be reflected in the evaluation. Any 
 changes in the program will be announced to the class by the studio professor.

 Label all drawings clearly and completely, including the appropriate 
 scales. Clearly place name, course, and section using principles of 
 composition on all project submittals (boards, sheets, models, etc.)  All 
 presentation drawings must be coordinated, neat, clean, clear and 
 complete.  All plan drawings must include a north arrow etc. 
 whenever appropriate and this should be oriented upward.  All sections 
 and models must include furnishings and scale figures.  Keep the number of presentation sheets or boards to an appropriate minimum by placing as much information on one board as appropriate.  An emphasis is placed on quality rather than quantity of sheets and boards.

 Submission Policy:  The studio professor reserves the right to refuse to grade a project if it is notably incomplete, is late, does not meet requirements, or is poorly displayed.  All design presentations must be submitted at or before the assigned time.  Any project submitted after the time and date scheduled will receive a zero or a failing grade, unless the circumstances warrant consideration by the faculty and constitute a valid justification.  Deadlines for each project are set by the studio professor.

 Students are responsible for displaying their projects securely on the assigned display surfaces.  Projects that are not securely or properly displayed will be regarded as incomplete and unprofessional.  Projects may not be removed until the professor has given permission.

 Once a student has turned in a project and it has been placed on the wall for display, it may not be altered or added to in any way.  A student marking in any way on his or any other project once it is on display, may receive a failing grade on that project (a grade of 50 or less).  If a project must be altered or added to, and the time for the completion of the project has not passed, the student may remove the project from the wall, make the additions or alterations, and then replace the project on display.  This may not be done if the completion time of the project has passed,

 As University policy states, all work submitted to the studio professor and/or College becomes the property of the University.  However, work is usually returned to the student.

   Project One — September 15, 2000 
   Project Two — December 6, 2000
   Final Review — see Exam Dates (Dec.9 from 10.30 till 1)

Project One  20%
Project Two  60%
Final Review 20%

 Grading is a certification that the student has clearly demonstrated a level of expertise as is required in each design project or exercise.
· “A” indicates that the level of expertise is superior, or outstanding (excellent work).
· “B” indicates the project task or problem is clearly resolved but lacks in-depth study 
        or resolution in several areas.
· “C” indicates the level of work is satisfactory; perhaps somewhat mediocre.
· “D” indicated the level of expertise is minimal and weak.
· “F”  indicates a failure to respond adequately.
· Plus and minus marks may be used to indicate higher and lower rating in each grade division for the purposes of averaging progress reports and final grades. A student who has shown clear and successful improvement throughout the semester may b be given the advantage in the case of borderline final grade averages.

Students are to use personal initiative to explore architectural design issues in depth and provide clear responses/designs which illustrate a strong understanding of the design subject matter. Students are also expected to develop and illustrate an expanded sensitivity to the visual and physical qualities of designed environments.  Students must take responsibility for their own work and learning.  Each student is expected at each studio meeting to have sketches, drawings and/or models of his/her progressed work available for discussion with the studio design class.  Thus, continuous class participation, design process work, and studio work involvement are all factors influencing the final evaluation of the course work. 

Leupen, B.. Design and Analysis.  New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1997

Clark R.H.. Precedents in Architecture. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1996.
Laseau P. Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989.
Lynch K. Site Planning  Cambridge: MIT Press, 1994.
Engel H.  Structure Systems.  New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1967.
Dverk. D. P.  Architectural Programming.  New York: Wiley & Sons, 1993.
Watson D. & Labs K.  Climatic Building Design.  New York: McGraw-Hill, 1983

  As defined in the Student Affairs Handbook, Part IX, Section C, a plagiarism violation 
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.

This includes another student’s design work or any design work copied substantially from another source such as magazines.  A student is expected to do his or her own work at all times.  This is not to say that students are prohibited from exchanging ideas in the studio nor from using the periodicals in the library for research or case studies.  Sources of information must be acknowledged in a appropriate manner.  NOTE; Cheating on tests, exams or quizzes, plagiarizing work ( design, drawings, etc.) or submitting work which is not your own will result in an “F” grade for the semester.  This is College and University policy.  See Part IX, Section E of the Student Affairs Handbook for disciplinary sanctions, conditions, and/or restrictions.

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, any student not in class for more than five studio periods will be dropped or required to withdraw from this course.  If the time to withdraw from the course is passed, the student will receive a failing grade for this course.

Therefore, attendance in studio is mandatory.  Consistent tardiness in arrival, leaving or working on anything other than the studio project during class will be regarded as absences. 

Since a portfolio is required for scholarship applications, job applications, and continuation in the Master of Architecture program, it is imperative that students document their work.  Project drawings and models are easily damaged during storage or lost, and should be documented as soon a possible.  It is wise to document your projects before they are turned in.

“Any student who, because of a disability, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the professor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations.”