ARCH 5395 Research / Schematics (3:3:1) Instructors: Michael Peters (Office: 409)       Dr. Hendrika Buelinckx

ARCH 5202, 5363, and 5402

Individual study, research and conferences to complete research, develop program and schematics for a comprehensive architectural terminal project in ARCH 5692. Outside assignments as required.

This semester constitutes the beginning of the terminal architectural project, which will be concluded during the following semester.  A balance will be struck between the theoretical and the pragmatic.  An architectural topic will be identified, studied, and articulated as an area of focus for the design.  A facility type will be defined and programmed to act as a vehicle for the design and theoretical explorations, which will be the focus of the terminal project.  A location for the project will be identified and analyzed for potential design response.  A publication which remains with the college as part of its permanent collection will be produced by each student as a portion of the requirements for graduation and as a written statement of design intent.
 In addition, initial schematic studies will be completed that graphically illustrate concepts developed in the program and lead into the design of the terminal project.

· To associate issues and ideas with potential design responses.
· To use established facility programming methods and techniques to establish design parameters.
· To associate context issues with potential design responses.
· To design, organize, write and publish a document to record all of the above.
· To develop design schematics based on the program document leading to a comprehensive architectural terminal project.

Class will meet MWF from 10:00-10:50 a.m. in Room 405/605 unless otherwise announced.  In general, Monday's class will be a lecture and Wednesday and Friday classes will be for review and individual conferences.  Additional individual meetings will be scheduled during the semester as required.

Attendance is required at all group, section and individual sessions.  After three unexcused absences, (1) letter grade will be deducted from a student's final grade for each subsequent absence.  Excused absences must be cleared at least 30 minutes before class.

The Architecture Building is a tobacco-free environment.

Any student who, because of a disability, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor, Professor Peters or Buelinckx, as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification from Disabled Student Services, Dean of Students office.  No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process.

There will be three major due dates -- one each for the Research Workbook which will be submitted for review and comment, the final program document, and the research schematics.  Grading is as follows:
    Research Workbook  - 15%
    Program Document - 60%
    Schematic Design - 25%
    & Class Assignments                 

Total    100%

The attached evaluation forms will be used for all assessments.

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