Architectural, Engineering & CAD Technologies
Hawai'i Community College
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2012
Course:
AEC 133, Basic Architectural Studio A
Credits:
4 lecture/lab
Location:
Manono Campus, Building 380, rm. 32 and 33
Class Times:
Part-Term
R/10/18, 12:30pm-2:20pm
T/W/R/10/23 – 12/6 , 7:30am – 11:20am & 12:30pm – 2:20pm
Instructor:
G. Cho
AEC Office:
AEC Phone No.:
Office Hours:
Email:
Physical Mail box:
Div. Office Phone:
Building 380, Rm. 31
954-2680
2:30-3:30 daily, by appointment
gaylec@hawaii.edu
ATE Div Office, Bldg. 392
934-2670 (lv. messages)
Course Description:
Perception, design and communication are explored through human perception, multi-sensory reception,
interpretation of sensory input by the brain and emotional and cultural factors. Elements and principles of basic two
and three-dimensional design concepts are included. Participate in normal/spatial exercises that explore elements,
surfaces, measure and order in both graphic and architectural contexts. Analytical exercises which examine both
existing and self-created orders and studio activities involving thinking, reading, writing, drafting, model making, and
especially drawing freehand.
Pre-requisite:
AEC 110C- Basic AutoCAD II
AEC 123-Residential Planning & Design
Co-requisites:
AEC 134-CAD Options I, or prior completion
Course Objectives:
1.
To help the student understand human perception and the various ways in which objects, buildings
and spaces affect people.
2.
To introduce the student to the basic elements of visual design which comprise the fundamental
vocabulary of architecture as well as other disciplines of art and design: line, shape, mass, space,
light, value, color, texture.
3.
To provide the student with experience in utilizing the basic principles of organization and
composition: scale, proportion, repetition, rhythm, balance, emphasis and subordination, contrast,
transition and unity.
4.
To teach design as a necessary and effective means of communicating ideas, feelings, and/or specific
content, without which designed objects and spaces would remain meaningless/functionless.
5.
To encourage the student to think in graphic and spatial terms.
6.
To help the student gain confidence in making aesthetic decisions.
7.
To become familiar with the basic technical drawing instruments and their usage in understanding,
visualizing and depicting three-dimensional spaces and solids.
8.
To encourage the student to use various graphic and modeling tools, techniques and media in the
execution of design projects, including the use of graphic software programs and various drawing
techniques.
9.
Demonstrate accurate construction of a wide range of orthographic projections, including plans,
elevations, sections, isometric drawings, etc.
10.
Demonstrate ability to apply basic organizational, spatial, structural, and constructional principles to
the conception and development of interior and exterior spaces, building elements, and components.
11.
Demonstrate ability to manipulate form and space to achieve creative solutions to specific design
tasks.
Course Topics/Projects:
1.
Figure/Ground
2.
Area Division
3.
Entrance Facade
4.
9 Space Matrix
5.
Hand sketching exercises
References:
1.
2.
Design Drawing by Francis Ching
Architecture: Form, Space and Order by Francis Ching
Documentation:
In addition to project assignments, students will be required to document the design process of project
assignments, and personal development as individual designers. Documentation papers and preliminary design
sketches will be part of each project assignment.
Project Material List:
To be described on each project assignment handout.
Course Evaluation:
See separate Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) handout.
Course Grading:
1.
Project Assignments:
3.
Attendance:
4.
Work Ethics/Learning Attitude:
Method of Instruction:
1.
Lecture/Lab format
Student Learning Outcomes – by Course:
[See separate handout.]
Additional AEC Student Information:
Student Conduct Code, Resource Contact Info, etc.
[See separate handout.]
80%
10%
10%
100% Course Grade