Philadelphia University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Architecture
Second Semester, 2014/2015
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Design (2) Course code: 0 660151
Course Level: First Year Course prerequisite(s) and/or corequisite(s): Design 1
Lecture Time: Mon/Wed 12:15-15:45
Academic Staff Specifics
Credit hours: 4
Name Rank Office Number and Location
Office
Hours
E-mail Address
Feryal hamdan teacher 301 feryalhamdan@yahoo.com
Course module description:
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Practical and theoretical study of 3D forms main composition and the method of placing them in space, architectural composition, practicing and creating their
Architectural identity in space, construction and methods of application in design, the design of two projects like kiosks and pergolas etc., for the development of the students visual perception through the design of applicable building in order to train students to better understand their environment and culture .
Course module objectives:

1. To introduce students to new design themes by studying the development of multi-functional buildings, modern trends in international architecture and sustainability methods and making them capable of dealing with design principles through modeling.
2. To develop stud ents’ imagination and thinking to visualize three-dimensional drawings that expresses their personality.
3.
To develop students’ abilities to introduce complicated concepts and themes.
Course/ module components
This course is achieved through 8 hours working studios per week by specialized tutors.
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Books (title, author(s), publisher, year of publication): A number of journals and books are suggested at the end.
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Support materials: Students have to develop their own experiences through looking at examples from Internet and library and visiting different sites and cities.
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Homework and laboratory guide: students are requested to prepare a sketch book, portfolio, album, etc.
Teaching methods:
Studios over the week should provide the students with enough information to develop their own projects and concepts. Students are required to share and prepare material related to their projects’ theme. Sketch designs and long-term projects are carried throughout the whole semester.
Learning outcomes:
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Knowledge and understanding: To build up abilities in designing threedimensional multi-functional buildings.
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Cognitive skills (thinking and analysis): Develop personal abilities in design
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Communication skills (personal and academic): students will be able to communicate and interpret their own design with others.
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Practical and subject specific skills (Transferable Skills): This course will enable the students to design using different ideas with higher degrees of complexities by using the proper methods.
Course Evaluation:
Assessment Instruments Marks
Project 1
Project 2
40%
60%

Total
Course/module academic calendar:
Week 1
Drop and Add week 1-5/3/2015
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Provide students with the program of the first project-
Studio for an Architect
Study of cases, site and standards
Study of cases, site and standards
Presentation of preliminary studies
Site model presentation
Concept study – day sketch
7-12/3/2015
14-19/3/2015
21-26/3/2015
Week 5 Sketch model of the design
28/3-2/4/2015
Week 6
Week 7
Development of concept model with further details
Preliminary architectural drawings of design
Pre final presentation
4-9/4/2015
11-16/4/2015
Week 8 Final and Jury
18-23/4/2015
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Second project program-
Book Cafe
Preliminary studiespresentation
Site model
Concept study
Day sketch
25-30/4/2015
2-7/5/2015
9-14/5/2015
16-21/5/2015
Week 12 Concept presentation
Week 13
Development of concept with further details
23-28/5/2015
30/5-4/6/2015
Week 14 Prefinal
6-11/6/2015
Week 15 Final and Jury
Week 16
Attendance policy:
100%
First examination
6-14/5/2015
Final Examination
14-22/6/2015

Absence from lectures and/or tutorials should not exceed 15%. Students who exceed the 15% limit without a medical or emergency excuse acceptable to and approved by the Dean of the relevant college/faculty shall not be allowed to take the final examination and shall receive a mark of zero for the course.
If the excuse is approved by the Dean, the student shall be considered to have withdrawn from the course.
Module references
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Books
1. Ching, f. D. K., Architecture, form, space and order , John Wiley and
Sons, Canada. (3 rd edition).
2. Baker, Geoffrey H (1993). Design Strategies in Architecture and
Approach to the Analyses of Form , New York Van Nostrand Reinhold.
3. Laseau, P., (1989). Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers . New
York Van Nostrand Reinhold.
4. Wong, W., (1993). Principles of Form and Design , New York.
5. Akbar, J., (1995). Earth Architecture in Islam , Al-Risala Press, (trans.)
Buiret.
6. Danby, M., (1963). Grammar of Architectural Design , Oxford University
Press,London.
7. Grube, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. (1984). Architecture and
Urbanism 1973-1983 , Thames and Hudson, London.
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Journals
1. Architectural Record journal
2. AA journal
3. Architectural Digest journal
4. Mimar journal
5. Al-Binaa journal
6. JA journal
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Search internet:
1. Arcspace
2. ArchDaily
3. Dezeen