Kent School of Architecture and Planning - University of Kent, Canterbury, U.K.
Renaissance to Neoclassicism
This course addresses the developments in architecture from the early fifteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The underlying conditions of the movements known as Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo and Neo-classicism are addressed and relevant buildings, objects of art, architectural texts and dominant narratives are studied. The lectures focus on topical episodes, providing introductions and summaries to the general themes of architectural history, as well as to the writing of the essay upon which this course is examined. The lectures are followed by seminar discussions in groups dealing with all aspects of the course.
This course addresses the developments in architecture from the early fifteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The underlying conditions of the movements known as Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo and Neo-classicism are addressed and relevant buildings, objects of art, architectural texts and dominant narratives are studied. The lectures focus on topical episodes, providing introductions and summaries to the general themes of architectural history, as well as to the writing of the essay upon which this course is examined. The lectures are followed by seminar discussions in groups dealing with all aspects of the course.
Division of Arts, Kinesiology, and Agriculture - Blinn College District, Bryan, Texas, U.S.A
Introduction to Architecture
Introduction to Architecture aims to introduce students to elements that influence architectural decisions and help them make effective choices; to develop an understanding of the culture of architecture and to develop a foundation of drawing which incorporates creativity, imagination and innovation. Students will be given the tools to successfully work in multidisciplinary teams to produce works, process, services that or innovative and creative and the tools to develop leadership and management skills in the context of an architectural project.
Architectural Graphics I
This course will introduce students to the principles and elements of design within the context of the built environment. Students will be expected to complete 2-dimensional studio projects that develop their practical knowledge of the design process, design development, visual communication of designs (including formal presentation boards and freehand sketching), and sample selections. Spatial organizing concepts, behavioral and environmental psychology, color theory, and design theory and composition will also be introduced.
Architectural Graphics II
Architectural Graphics II is designed to extend students' skills from Architectural Graphics I, an intensive hand-drafting, freehand sketching, and hand-rendering course. Architectural Graphics II will allow students to translate their hand-drafting, sketching, and rendering skills into a design pedagogy rooted in computer-aided drafting and design software (CAD). Students will learn not only how to transfer hand-drafting projects into CAD software, but also, more importantly, how to design large residential and small commercial spaces using a combination of sketching, hand-drafting, computer-aided drafting, and computer-aided and hand-rendering. Hand-drafting, sketching, and rendering are vital components to a student's design education and are fundamental building blocks that must be mastered before a student can begin to understand computer-aided design; however, the popularity of computer-aided design and other design software in the industry requires that interior design students master these software programs in order to be widely marketable in the professional realm. Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Impression will be used as supplements to AutoCAD 2009, the main software for the course. Additionally, presentation methods for designers and architects will be an integral part of the course.
Architectural History I
Architectural History I is designed to introduce students to world architecture, interiors, and furnishings from primitive times through the 12th Century. Exposure to historical structures and architectural theory is a first step in a student's understanding of how the context of culture, politics, and economics influence and often dictate the form and function of the built environment. In this course, students will be introduced to architectural theory and will be required to use critical thinking skills to analyze historical structures. This course will also require that students learn how construction techniques have evolved through time and transmission.
Architectural History II
Study of the history of architecture from the ancient civilizations to the present. Emphasis on the relationship of culture, geography, climate, natural resources, and materials to the methods of construction. Architectural History II will provide students with a thorough understanding of world architecture, interiors, and furnishings from the 12th Century through present-day. The course will also allow students to gain an understanding of architectural theory and how theory, context, politics, economics, and culture have influenced and continue to influence the designs of the built environment.
Introduction to Architecture aims to introduce students to elements that influence architectural decisions and help them make effective choices; to develop an understanding of the culture of architecture and to develop a foundation of drawing which incorporates creativity, imagination and innovation. Students will be given the tools to successfully work in multidisciplinary teams to produce works, process, services that or innovative and creative and the tools to develop leadership and management skills in the context of an architectural project.
Architectural Graphics I
This course will introduce students to the principles and elements of design within the context of the built environment. Students will be expected to complete 2-dimensional studio projects that develop their practical knowledge of the design process, design development, visual communication of designs (including formal presentation boards and freehand sketching), and sample selections. Spatial organizing concepts, behavioral and environmental psychology, color theory, and design theory and composition will also be introduced.
Architectural Graphics II
Architectural Graphics II is designed to extend students' skills from Architectural Graphics I, an intensive hand-drafting, freehand sketching, and hand-rendering course. Architectural Graphics II will allow students to translate their hand-drafting, sketching, and rendering skills into a design pedagogy rooted in computer-aided drafting and design software (CAD). Students will learn not only how to transfer hand-drafting projects into CAD software, but also, more importantly, how to design large residential and small commercial spaces using a combination of sketching, hand-drafting, computer-aided drafting, and computer-aided and hand-rendering. Hand-drafting, sketching, and rendering are vital components to a student's design education and are fundamental building blocks that must be mastered before a student can begin to understand computer-aided design; however, the popularity of computer-aided design and other design software in the industry requires that interior design students master these software programs in order to be widely marketable in the professional realm. Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Impression will be used as supplements to AutoCAD 2009, the main software for the course. Additionally, presentation methods for designers and architects will be an integral part of the course.
Architectural History I
Architectural History I is designed to introduce students to world architecture, interiors, and furnishings from primitive times through the 12th Century. Exposure to historical structures and architectural theory is a first step in a student's understanding of how the context of culture, politics, and economics influence and often dictate the form and function of the built environment. In this course, students will be introduced to architectural theory and will be required to use critical thinking skills to analyze historical structures. This course will also require that students learn how construction techniques have evolved through time and transmission.
Architectural History II
Study of the history of architecture from the ancient civilizations to the present. Emphasis on the relationship of culture, geography, climate, natural resources, and materials to the methods of construction. Architectural History II will provide students with a thorough understanding of world architecture, interiors, and furnishings from the 12th Century through present-day. The course will also allow students to gain an understanding of architectural theory and how theory, context, politics, economics, and culture have influenced and continue to influence the designs of the built environment.
School of Creative Arts, Entertainment, and Design - Dallas College, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A
Basic Elements of Design
A study of basic design concepts with projects in shape, line, value, texture, pattern, spatial illusion, and form. Includes 2-D and 3-D model making.
Fundamentals of Interior Design
An introduction to the elements and principles of design, the interior design profession, and the interior design problem-solving process. Students will also study color theory (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Presentation Drawing
An introduction to two- and three-dimensional presentations, including drawings with one- and two-point perspectives, plans, and elevations (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Residential Design I
The study of residential spaces, including identification of client needs, programming, standards, space planning, drawings, and presentations (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Designed Environment And Human Behavior
An introduction to significant theories concerning the interaction of people and interior architectural spaces (2. Lec., 2 Lab).
Human Factors
Focuses on the established principles of universal design and its history, by examining benefits for people with differing abilities (2. Lec., 2 Lab).
Fundamentals of Space Planning
The study of residential and light commercial spaces, including programming, codes, standards, space planning, drawings, and presentations (2. Lec., 2 Lab).
Interior Design Building Systems
An overview of building materials, mechanical systems, and construction techniques as applied to interior design. Discussion of codes, project sequencing and the interpretation of detailed working drawings (3 Lec.).
Portfolio Presentation
A course in the preparation and presentation of a comprehensive interior design portfolio, including resume preparation, employment interview skills and goal setting. Create and modify computer generated drawings (2 Lec., 2 Lab.).
A study of basic design concepts with projects in shape, line, value, texture, pattern, spatial illusion, and form. Includes 2-D and 3-D model making.
Fundamentals of Interior Design
An introduction to the elements and principles of design, the interior design profession, and the interior design problem-solving process. Students will also study color theory (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Presentation Drawing
An introduction to two- and three-dimensional presentations, including drawings with one- and two-point perspectives, plans, and elevations (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Residential Design I
The study of residential spaces, including identification of client needs, programming, standards, space planning, drawings, and presentations (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Designed Environment And Human Behavior
An introduction to significant theories concerning the interaction of people and interior architectural spaces (2. Lec., 2 Lab).
Human Factors
Focuses on the established principles of universal design and its history, by examining benefits for people with differing abilities (2. Lec., 2 Lab).
Fundamentals of Space Planning
The study of residential and light commercial spaces, including programming, codes, standards, space planning, drawings, and presentations (2. Lec., 2 Lab).
Interior Design Building Systems
An overview of building materials, mechanical systems, and construction techniques as applied to interior design. Discussion of codes, project sequencing and the interpretation of detailed working drawings (3 Lec.).
Portfolio Presentation
A course in the preparation and presentation of a comprehensive interior design portfolio, including resume preparation, employment interview skills and goal setting. Create and modify computer generated drawings (2 Lec., 2 Lab.).
Research Interests
History of architectural technology and the built-environment
History of medieval and Islamic architecture (building techniques and crafts)
History of urban development and planning
History of climate-responsive architecture
Architectural adaptation and the changing climate; life cycle analysis (LCA), active and passive sustainable energy systems and dynamic building envelopes
History of medieval and Islamic architecture (building techniques and crafts)
History of urban development and planning
History of climate-responsive architecture
Architectural adaptation and the changing climate; life cycle analysis (LCA), active and passive sustainable energy systems and dynamic building envelopes