HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Architecture DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
COURSE OUTLINE IN DESIGN10
I. Course Title : Thesis
II. Course Description : Terminal project involving a comprehensive problem in building, interior and landscape architecture
integrating the process and issues of previous studies.
III. Course Credit : 4 units (1hr. Lecture & 9 hours laboratory)
IV. Pre-requisite : DESIGN 9 & DESIGN 9D V. Course General Objectives :
The student will be able to:
Cognitive:
1) establish the importance of research in architecture
2) determine and evaluate more complex architectural forms emphasizing design applications of complex structures and tall buildings
3) distinguish and evaluate the socio-cultural activities of man as the user and the architectural relationships with the ecology.
4) translate the user’s needs with technology based solutions to functional and aesthetically appealing spaces.
Psychomotor:
1) discover new aspects of architectural planning, technology and research 2) solve complex problems based on their own selected research focus
3) use various presentation techniques appealing and easily interpreted in the professional environment.
4) display effective communication and critical thinking skills through translation of ideas through oral presentations.
5) Defend with professional composure the architectural thesis proposal
6) compose and illustrate architectural concepts & principles from a given problem.
7) apply current architectural trends with the solutions and presentations.
Affective:
1) complete the requirements and display interest and acceptance on the challenges posted by a multi-tasking activity.
2) recognize the importance in abiding the building laws and policies by applying them in his/her design.
3) show humility in accepting his/her mistakes in the expected output.
4) demonstrate willingness to improve in his/her work.
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VI. Course Outline (Content)
A. Detailed Architectural Programming B. Final presentation of Floor Plans C. Final Presentation of Elevations D. Final Presentation of Sections
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (1st Endorsement)
E. Final Presentation of Vicinity Map, Location, Site Development F. Final Presentation of Exterior and Interior Perspective
G. Final Presentation of Spot/Special Details
H. Final Presentation of Detailed Architectural Scale Model/ Study Model (Optional) MIDTERM EXAMINATION (2nd Endorsement)
I. Submission of all Thesis Requirements prior to defense and deliberation J. Recommendatory Period of Defense
K. Start of Thesis Defense and Deliberation
L. Completion Period (Submission of Final Book and Design Proposal with recommended changes during the defense)
FINAL EXAMINATION VII. Course Requirements
1) Thesis Research Application (Drawings with Details) 2) Thesis Book
3) All Requirements listed on the Course Outline (A-L) VIII. Grading System (studio)
Midterm Average = 0.50 (Class Standing)
+ 0.50 (Major Exam 1 + Major Exam 2) 2
Final Average = 0.50 (Class Standing)
+ 0.50 (Major Exam1 + Major Exam2 + Major Exam3)
3 Class Standing (Development Phases of the Proposal and
Thesis Book) –50%
Thesis Research Application (Final Design Output) – 50%
TOTAL (100%)
Passing Raw Score (70%) –STUDIO course
Transmutation Table:
Raw Score Equivalent Grade Raw Score Equivalent Grade
100 100 84 84
99 99
1.0
83 83
2.25
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98 98 82 82
97 97 81 81
96 96 79-80 80
95 95 77-78 79
2.50
94 94
1.25
75-76 78
93 93 73-74 77
92 92 71-72 76
2.75
91 91
1.50
70 75 3.00
90 90 69 and below 74 and below 5.00
89 89 6.0 F.A.
88 88
1.75
8.0 U.W.
87 87 9.0 DRP
86 86
85 85
2.00
IX. References Books
Abel, Chris. Architecture And Identity : Responses To Cultural And Technological Change, 2000.
B.P. 344 – Accessibility Law .
Ching, Francis. Form, Space and Order, latest edition.
De Chiara, Joseph, et. al. Time-Saver Standards for Housing and Residential Development. 2nd. Ed.
C1995.
De Chiara, Joseph, et al. Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, C2001.
Ramsey and Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards. 1988.
P.D. 1096 The Revised National Building Code of the Philippines.
P.D. 1185 – The Fire Code of the Philippines and its Regulations.
Magazines/Subscriptions Architecture Asia
Architectural Digest Architectural Record Journals (JSTOR)
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