Wentworth Institute of Technology
College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Arch 110 STUDIO 01 FIELD STUDIES
Fall 2014
Course Number & Name
ARCH 110 Studio 01 Field Studies
Semester
Fall 2014
Meeting times & Locations
Wednesday Workshop all sections 12:00-12:50
Assigned Classrooms (see below)
Wednesdays & Fridays Studios, all sections 1:00-4:50
Assigned Classrooms (see below)
Friday Lecture all sections 12:00-12:50
Blount Auditorium Annex Central
Faculty
Lora Kim (co-coordinator)
Location
Email@wit.edu
Anxcn 202, WF 12-12:50 kiml1@
Williston 102, WF 1-4:50
Section Leader
Olivia Hegner
Email@wit.edu
hegnero@
Lindsay Fortunato
Anxcn 202, WF 12-12:50 fortunatol@
Williston 102, WF 1-4:50
Josh Labeau
labeauj@
Sia Herr
Anxcn 210, WF 12-12:50 herrs@
Kingman 202, WF 1-4:50
Rahul Nebhani
nebhanir @
August Ventimiglia
Anxcn 210, WF 12-12:50 ventimigliaa@
Wentw 309, WF 1-4:50
Kevin Riley
rileyk@
Jay Weber
Anxcn 209, WF 12-12:50 weberj@
Anxcn 107, WF 1-4:50
Cody Pratt
prattc@
Yuna Kim
Anxcn 209, WF 12-12:50 kimy4@
Anxcn 302, WF 1-4:50
Michael Crockett
crockettm@
Krists Karklins
Wentw 010, WF 12-12:50 karklinsk@
Anxcn 105, WF 1-4:50
Benjamin Lewis
lewisb2@
Soo Jin Yoo
Wentw 010,WF 12-12:50 yoos@
Anxcn 301, WF 1-4:50
Jonathan Stras
stras@
Mark Klopfer (co-coordinator)
Anxcn 101, WF 12-12:50 klopferm@
Anxcn 101, WF 1-4:50
Lauren Vorwald
vorwaldl@
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Arch 110 STUDIO 01 FIELD STUDIES
Fall 2014
Catalog Description
Arch110 studio 01 Field Studies:
This foundation studio focuses on techniques of visualization and representation (freehand
drawing skills and model making) as they pertain to beginning design. Students develop
fundamental design skills through orthographic drawing (plan, section & elevation),
perspective drawing, model making and diagramming. In addition, there is a field studies
component that focuses on experiential learning through documentation and analysis of
existing urban landscapes and built form. Students are introduced to both historic and
contemporary buildings in an effort to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of
architecture in an urban context.
Prerequisites: none Corequisites: none
Course Description
Students begin the study of architecture through documenting and analyzing site
information, phenomena and space in the city. Using Boston as the learning laboratory,
students root their architectural investigations in real space, time and place.
Students will also explore basic spatial and conceptual issues through the act of making
drawings and models, using manual and digital visualization, while developing a solid
foundation in fundamental design skills and design thinking.
The course has a studio component that offers opportunities for design and criticism, on site
investigations, representation workshops in and outside of the classroom where students
can learn various manual and digital techniques in 2d and 3d visualization, and a lecture
given by professors and professionals who will introduce different theoretical topics in
architecture.
Course Learning Outcomes
Department Learning Objectives
The Department of Architecture has established numerous learning outcomes that it expects
its curriculum to reach. At the completion of this course, the student should be able to
satisfy the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Employ freehand drawing to record what is seen
Employ standard visualization and representational methods to document
architecture
Uncover the hidden forces in a site in order to actualize their potential
Recognize and articulate purposeful spatial relationships in architecture
Design simple spaces and structures through 2d and 3d drawings and models
Verbally and graphically present ideas to classmates
Demonstrate the ways architectural history manifests in the city through visual notes
NAAB Student Performance Criteria
The National Architectural Accrediting Board accredits Wentworth’s architecture program.
The NAAB has 35 criteria that must be covered by any architectural curriculum to attain their
approval. This course satisfies (all or in part) the following criteria:
A.3 Visual Communication Skills
A.9 Historical Traditions & Global Culture
WIT Student Learning Outcomes
1. Information Literacy
2. Effective Communication
6. Ethical Behavior
8. Societal & Global Issues
Instructional Methodologies
Instructional methodologies will include the following:
1. Students do periodic pin ups and reviews of their work throughout the semester
2. Students are instructed on various techniques of visualization and representation
3. Students are instructed on how to test their drawings through an iterative process
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College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Arch 110 STUDIO 01 FIELD STUDIES
Fall 2014
4. The format for the class time will vary between individual desk critiques, group pin-ups,
and formal reviews
5. Students perform numerous on-site visual explorations of the built environment
6. Students work on direct observational drawing and analysis
7. Students present their work in written and graphic form to both their colleagues and
visiting critics
Design Studio
Through a series of drawing assignments and design exercises and skills based workshop
assignments, students will learn to accurately construct traditional types of two- and threedimensional drawings, models and sketches both by hand and digitally—and understand
the value of each—so that they may then be used and mastered in the studio design
process. Exercises will include both “freehand” work and constructed “hardline” drawing.
Your instructors will inform you of the expectations at the start of each assignment. Drawings
should demonstrate;
•
Accuracy: The drawing depicts the subject without distortion or misinformation.
•
Line Quality: Lines are well defined, consistent, and straight.
•
Line Weight: Line thickness/darkness is varied and used consistently and appropriately
for the drawing type. Line weights are clearly distinguished from each other, allowing the
drawing to be understood at a distance of several feet.
•
Use of the Page: The drawing is presented on the paper in a thoughtful manner that
allows both a proper relationship between views and promotes a clearer understanding
of the subject.
In addition to drawing students will be asked to generate 3 dimensional models both by
hand and digitally, works should demonstrate
•
Spatial Development: Required spaces are clearly expressed, but not fully constructed,
through the manipulation of point, line, plane, and/or volume.
•
Diagram Development: Original object has dissolved to reveal structure. Intention is
clearly represented. Hierarchy is used effectively and appropriately.
•
Craft: Cuts are crisp and straight. Assembly is precise; there are no gaps at corners.
There is no excess glue or other marks on the model.
Students will gain an understanding of sketching over the course of the semester and
process and drawing as thinking will be emphasized. Sketches should be considered the
visual manifestation of and fully integral with design process.
Lectures
Attendance at all lectures is mandatory for all students. Students are expected to read the
assigned readings prior to the scheduled lecture. Detailed and thorough note taking during
lectures is expected for success in the course. See the course calendar for the schedule of
lecture times, topics and assigned readings. There will be journal assignments associated
with each lecture and reading.
Workshops
Weekly workshops will be conducted with the purpose of introducing specific techniques
and methodologies of drawing and model making both physical and digital. Students are
expected to actively participate in the workshops and to complete the assigned work.
Sketchbook
As part of the work requirements for Arch 110 students will be required to maintain a
sketchbook. Drawing and writing in the sketchbook will happen on a regular basis during
the studio, lecture and workshops.
Participation / effort
The study of architecture requires your full effort and participation. Self-motivated efforts to
challenge yourself, to work with your classmates, to contribute to class discussions, and to
work beyond the expectations of the class will be rewarded.
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College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Arch 110 STUDIO 01 FIELD STUDIES
Fall 2014
Required Text
Design Drawing by Francis Ching.
Additional readings assigned weekly.
Required Materials
Drawing: NEEDED FOR FIRST WEEK
• Three lead holders (of different colors)
•
Leads (three-pack each of 2B, HB, F, 2H, and 4H)
•
Lead pointer
•
Sketchbook (9” x 12”, spiral-bound with hard black cardboard cover)
•
woodless graphite pencils in 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
•
Kneaded eraser
• Canson 14x17 modern white
• Masking tape
Drawing
• 18”x24” Drawing board
•
T-Square
•
Drawing paper of various types
•
Trace (12” roll, white)
•
Drafting dots or drafting tape
•
Charcoal (compressed, 1/2” thick, medium/soft/extra soft)
•
12x18 newsprint pad
•
Architectural scale
•
Two 1 1/4” long x 5/8” thick binder clips
•
Micron pens assorted, black, 8 pk
Model-Making:
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Small mat knife: Olfa “Handsaver” NA-1 or similar
•
Extra mat knife blades (preferably with a case that lets you dispose of the old blades)
•
Metal ruler with non-slip (cork or other) backing (18” recommended)
•
Plastic triangle (45/45, 30/60, or adjustable, 10” tall on one side)
•
White glue (Sobo or Elmer’s)
•
Cutting mat (vinyl, 18” x 24” minimum)
•
Mitre box and saw
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College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Arch 110 STUDIO 01 FIELD STUDIES
Fall 2014
Additional Materials:
Additional materials will be required throughout the semester, as prescribed by individual
instructors.
Utrecht Art Supplies
333 Massachusetts Ave/Huntington, (617) 262-4948
Blick Art Materials
Landmark Center 401 Park Drive, (617 247-3322
Wentworth Bookstore
Computer Equipment:
Students are encouraged to purchase a scanner. An inexpensive 8 1/2” x 11” scanner will
fulfill the needs of these courses and future courses.
Grading Policy
Course Calendar
Semester Grade
Final semester grading will determined by the following distribution:
Project 1: Fieldwork
Project 2: Design Project
Project 3: Portfolio
Weekly Posts on Website
Attendance, Participation, Effort
35%
40%
10%
10%
5%
Week
Design Studio Topic
Representation Workshop
1
P1 Field Documentation
Sketching on-site
2
Perspectives
3
Measuring with your body, Plan
4
Orthographic Projections: Sections
5
Orthographic Projections: Elevations
6
P1 Final, P2 Design Project
(Final Review) Site Models
7
Models
8
Models
9
Digital Perspectives
10
Digital Perspectives
11
Presentation
12
P2 Final Review
Thanksgiving Holiday, No Class on Friday
13
P3 Portfolio
Digital Portfolio Presentation
14
Submit Portfolio
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Architecture Department and Institute Policies and Procedures
Grade Requirements
Class Syllabus & Structure
Refer to the Wentworth catalog for Institute grading
standards and policies. Please note the Department’s
design studio special grade requirement.
While every effort will be made to follow the outline of
the published syllabus, course structure and calendar
may be changed at the instructor or coordinator’s
discretion. Announcements will be made if such
changes occur. Students who miss class are
responsible for tracking any such announcements.
Requirements for Documentation
Each student must submit documentation of the full
semester’s work at the end of each term, in CD or DVD
format. Materials should include research, writing, and
design work, including important study models and
sketches. Studio faculty will further define how this work
should be organized and presented before the end of
the semester. Failure to submit the required
documentation in usable format will result in a grade
reduction in the final grade of the semester.
Documentation of the studio work is essential for the
N.A.A.B accreditation process and assessment of the
architecture program.
Department Policy on Social Equity and Diversity
Our mission is to provide an environment where people
can learn, teach and work with a shared sense of
purpose, core values and respect without bias towards
individual beliefs, values and areas of difference. We do
this in an effort to create a community that respects and
values the full and equal inclusion of its members. Our
goal is to provide an environment that is welcoming and
inclusive of all.
Environmental Responsibility
Studio projects shall be designed in a socially and
environmentally responsible manner. All projects should
demonstrate the manner by which they reduce
dependencies on non-renewable resources.
Email
Students are advised to meet with their instructors
during posted office hours. Face-to-face communication
in discussing and resolving problems is preferable to
email exchanges. Additionally, meetings must be
scheduled in advance using email correspondence.
Email correspondence must be written in a respectful
and professional manner.
Grievance Protocol
Students should use the following protocol for
questions, grievances, or general concerns about
coursework and the studio environment:
1. Health and safety concerns and emergencies should
immediately be directed to the studio monitor and public
safety officers (617-989-4444 for emergencies and 617989-4400 for non-emergencies).
2. Academic concerns should be directed first to the
student’s studio instructor or to the studio coordinator. If
further consultation is required, the student is advised
to meet with the Department Chair Michael Macphail for
their curriculum. The architecture department’s
administrative staff and the dean of the College should
only be contacted as last resort, after meeting with the
instructor / coordinator and chair.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to take advantage of all
scheduled course time through regular attendance at
every class meeting. Faculty may choose to record
attendance and include this as a factor in grading, as
indicated in their course syllabi. Refer to the Wentworth
catalog for the Institute’s full policy on attendance.
Make-up Policy
Any illness or emergency should be reported to your
instructor, preferably before you miss the class, by
leaving a message at the architectural office, (tel. 9894450), or by emailing the instructor. Written
documentation (doctor’s note etc.) is required for an
excused absence, and should be submitted to your
instructor at the next class meeting. Extended absence
due to medical issues, family issues, etc. should be
reported to the Dean of Students’ office for appropriate
documentation. Students who anticipate absence due
to religious observance or similar commitments should
talk with their instructor at the start of the term to review
all dates in question and develop a plan to meet all
course requirements.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
College of Architecture, Design & Construction Management
Wentworth Grading System
Grade
Weight
Numerical
Definition
Definition
A
4.00
96-100
A-
3.67
92-95
B+
3.33
88-91
B
3.00
84-87
Student learning and accomplishment far exceeds published objectives for the
course/test/assignment and student work is distinguished consistently by is high level of
competency and/or innovation.
Student learning and accomplishment goes beyond what is expected in the published
objectives for the course/test/assignment and student work is frequently characterized by its
special depth of understanding, development, and/or innovative experimentation.
B-
2.67
80-83
C+
2.33
76-79
C
2.00
72-75
C-
1.67
68-71
D+
1.33
64-67
D
1.00
60-63
F
0.00
<60
Students learning and accomplishment meets all published objectives for the
course/test/assignment and the student work demonstrates the expected level of
understanding, and application of concepts introduced.
Student learning and accomplishment based on the published objectives for the
course/test/assignment were met with minimum passing achievement.
Student learning and accomplishment based on the published objectives for the
course/test/assignment were not sufficiently addressed nor met.
Add/Drop
The drop/add period for day students ends on Friday of
the first week of classes. Dropping and/or adding
courses is done online. Courses dropped in this period
are removed from the student’s record. Courses to be
added that require written permission, e.g. closed
courses, must be done using a Drop/Add form that is
available in the Student Service Center. Nonattendance does not constitute dropping a course. If a
student has registered for a course and subsequently
withdraws or receives a failing grade in its prerequisite,
then the student must drop that course. In some
cases, the student will be dropped from that course by
the Registrar. However, it is the student’s responsibility
to make sure that he or she meets the course
prerequisites and to drop a course if the student has not
successfully completed the prerequisite. The student
must see his or her academic advisor or academic
department head for schedule revision and to discuss
the impact of the failed or withdrawn course on the
student’s degree status.
Academic Support
The Learning Center (TLC) assists all Wentworth
students with academic challenges in the areas of
math, science, technical courses specific to majors, and
writing. The Learning Center is a supportive and safe
learning environment for students looking to improve or
maintain their academic standing. In this student-based
learning environment, students can receive individual
help with their studies, meet and work in study groups,
or find resources to assist them in meeting their goals
for academic success. It includes tutors in many
subjects, writing assistance and workshops. Make
appointments at www.wit.edu/tlc
Academic Honesty Statement
“Students at Wentworth are expected to be honest and
forthright in their academic endeavors. Academic
dishonesty includes cheating, inventing false
information or citations, plagiarism, tampering with
computers, destroying other people’s studio property, or
academic misconduct” (Academic Catalog). See your
catalogue for a full explanation.
Student Accountability Statement: Studio Culture
The studio environment is an essential component in
learning to become an architect. The goal of the
department is to create a vibrant, exploratory, safe and
respectful learning culture for students. Only through
respect between faculty and students, as well as
students among themselves, can a healthy educational
studio culture be fostered. Students are required to
uphold high standards of behavior and academic
discipline while in the studio. See the full Studio
Guidelines and Studio Culture Policy for more
information.
Disability Services Statement
Any student who thinks s/he may require a disabilityrelated accommodation for this course should contact
Disability Services privately to discuss their specific
needs. Disability Services coordinates reasonable
accommodations for students with documented
disabilities. They are located in Watson Hall 003 (the
Counseling Center) and can be contacted at 617-9894390 or counseling@wit.edu. For more information on
acceptable documentation and the Disability Services
process, visit the Disability Services website at
www.wit.edu/disabilityservices.
College of the Fenway Students
If you are enrolled in this course through COF Cross
Registration, notify your course instructor. Please
provide her/him with your email address to be sure that
you receive course information in a timely way. You
should also discuss how to access online applications
that might be used in the course. Please note that
cross-registered students who wish to drop or withdraw
from this course must complete the necessary
paperwork according to the Wentworth calendar.