University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
(Formerly Mindanao University of Science and Technology)
College: ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
USTP Vision
A nationally - recognized Science
and Technology University
providing the vital link between
education and the economy.
USTP Mission
 Bring the world of work
(industry) into the actual higher
education and training of
students;
 Offer entrepreneurs the
opportunity to maximize their
business potentials through a
gamut of services from product
conceptualization to
commercialization;
 Contribute significantly to the
national development goals of
food security and energy
sufficiency through Technology
solutions
Program Educational Objectives:
Three to Five years from
Graduation:
SYLLABUS
Course Title: Architectural Design 1 (Intro. to Creative Design)
Course Code: ARCH 111
Department: ARCHITECTURE Credits: 4 units (1 hour lecture/3 hours Studio)
Semester/Year: Prerequisite(s): None
Bldg/Rm no.: Co-requisite(s):
Instructor: Consultation Schedule:
Email: Bldg./Rm:
Mobile no.: Office Phone no./Local:
I. Course Description:
Design fundamentals and exercises involving basic creative design exercises with emphasis on space, form and mass; anthropometrics, modular
coordination, functional relationships and activity circuits including basic design techniques and tools.
II. Course Outcomes (CO) List as specifically as possible the course Program Outcomes (PO)
outcomes. It is helpful here to think about the kinds of evidence you will a b c d e f g h i j k l m
need to assess the students’ learning as your objectives should drive your
assessment and grading schema. Kinds of evidence include what students
say, do, think and/or feel. A well stated outcome has two components:
substance (content/subject matter like osmosis or absorption) and form:
what action must the student perform with regards to the substance
(compare and contrast, evaluate, analyze, apply, etc.).
CO1: Explain the nature of architecture by enabling them to discover I I I
their ability to manipulate basic forms and shapes.
CO2: Illustrate shapes and translate them into mass, form and shape, as I I I
the basis of architectural design.
CO3: Exhibit their creativity and skill through manipulation of shapes and I I I
forms to achieve the basis of architecture.
CO4: Apply lessons learned in shape manipulation and proper I I
anthropometrics and ergonometric to structures fit for human habitation.
PEO1: Graduates are competent
architects of the built environment
through sustainable development III. Course Outline:
and providers of innovative
solutions.
PEO2: Graduates are active leaders in
maintaining the standards of the Course Intended
professional practice and ethical Allotted Suggested Teaching-Learning Assessment Grading
Outcomes Learning Topic/s Remarks
conduct of the profession. Time Readings Activities Tasks/Tools Criteria
(CO) Outcomes(ILO)
PEO3: Graduates are pioneers of
architectural entrepreneurship both in
local and global markets.
1. To apply the 1. Introduction to 1. Lecture and class 1. Drawing Design/ Plates
Program Outcomes: elements of Elements of Design discussion. Plates.
The graduates of the Architecture Design focusing focusing on Forms 2. Line exercises. 2. Major
Program will be able to: on Forms. (various shapes as 3. Design exercises & Design Plates
a. Use various information and applied in design) sketches
communication technology (ICT) 2. To apply
elements of 2. Introduction to
media for architectural solutions, Design focusing Elements of Design
presentations, and techniques in CO1.
on Visuals. focusing on Visuals
design and construction. (color, texture, line,
b. Apply research methods and 3. To explain the value, shape,
innovative solutions to address basic elements movement, space
of Architecture. etc)
architectural problems.
c. Interpret and apply relevant laws, 3. Elements of
codes, charters and standards of Architecture
architecture and the built environment. 1. To apply the 1. Introduction to 1. Lecture and class 1. Drawing Design/Plates.
d. Make architectural solutions by Principles of Design, Principles of Design, discussion. Plates.
applying knowledge in history, theory, Order and ordering Order and ordering 2. Line exercises. 2. Major
planning and building technology and Elements. 3. Design exercises
Elements. Design Plates
utilities. CO2 2. Geometry and
2. To apply Shapes; Scale, Size,
e. Maintain active membership in the
Geometry and Proportion and
accredited organization to establish
Shapes; Scale, Size, Optical Weight.
4. Repetition,
local and international linkages and Proportion and Rhythm, Balance,
networks. Optical Weight. Symmetry, Harmony
f. Prepare contract documents, 4. To apply and Pattern.
technical reports and legal documents Repetition, Rhythm,
used in architectural practice adhering Balance, Symmetry,
to applicable laws, ethics, standards Harmony and
and regulations. Pattern.
g. Apply concepts and principles from
specialized fields and allied disciplines 1. To apply 1. Anthropometrics, 1. Lecture and class 1. Drawing Design/ Plates
into various architectural problems. Anthropometrics, Ergonometrics, discussion. Plates.
h. Apply entrepreneurial and business Ergonometrics, Behavioral Settings, 2. Line exercises. 2. Major
initiatives relevant to architecture Activity Analyses,
Behavioral Settings, 3. Design exercises Design Plates
practice. Spatial Analyses
Activity Analyses, 2. Interrelationship
i. Apply knowledge in the following Spatial Analyses of Spaces, Proximity
fields: 2. To apply the
CO3 Matrices and
(a) Urban Planning & Development. Interrelationship of Programming
Spaces, Proximity concepts of Simple
Matrices and Residential Design.
Code Descriptor Programming
I Introductory Course concepts of Simple
E Enabling Course Residential Design.
D Demonstrative Course
Code Definition 3. To apply the 3. Concepts of 1. Lecture and class 1. Drawing Design/ Plates
Concepts of Complex discussion. Plates.
An introductory course CO4 Complex Residential Residential Design. 2. Line exercises. 2. Major
I
to an outcome Design. 3. Design exercises Design Plates

A course that
E strengthens the
outcome

A course demonstrating
D
an outcome
IV. Course Requirements:
1. Class attendance and participation policy:
 Refer to USTP Architecture Department Class Policies.
2. Course Readings/Materials:
(a) Titles, authors, and editions of textbooks and other materials, required and recommended (Copyright wiithin 10 years)
 Architectural Graphic Standards: McGraw Hill. Latest Edition
 Building Types: Time Savers: McGraw Hill. Latest Edition

(b) Supplies needed (calculators, softwares, workbooks, disks, CDs, lab supplies, art supplies, etc.)
 Drafting Table
 Drawings Tools and materials
 Computer/Laptops
(c) URLs for online resources

3. Assignments, Assessment, and Evaluation
(a) Policy concerning homework
 Refer to USTP Architecture Department Class Policies.
(b) Policy concerning make-up exams
 Refer to USTP Architecture Department Class Policies.
(c) Policy concerning late assignments/requirements
 Refer to USTP Architecture Department Class Policies.
(d) Preliminary information on term papers or projects, with due dates
 Refer to USTP Architecture Department Class Policies.
(e) List of assignments that will impact the final grade and % weight given each
 Major Examinations (30%)
 Major Plates within the term (40%)
 Performance Innovation Task (20%)
 Class Standing Performance Items (10%)
(f) Description in detail of grading processes and criteria (how many quizzes, tests, papers; weighting of each; amount of homework, etc.) or the
GRADING POLICY
 Major Examinations: Mid-term and Final. (30%)
 At least FOUR (4) Major Plates within the term (40%)
 Performance Innovation Task: Compilation of Works (20%)
 Class Standing Performance Items: Exercises, Homeworks, etc. (10%)
 (Passing Percentage is 70%)

Periodic Grade: Grade

Periodic Exam 30% Midterm = 50%CO1 + 50%CO2 50%
Quizzes 40% Final = 20%CO1 + 40%CO2 + 40% CO3 50%
Performance Innovation Task 20% Final Grade 100%
Others 10%
TOTAL 100%

(g) Subject-to-change with notice - TBA

(h)) Date and time of Midterm and Final Exam – TBA

4. Use of VLS in class to distribute course materials, to communicate and collaborate online, to post grades, to submit assignments, and to give you online quizzes
and surveys.

Disclaimer:

Every attempt is made to provide a complete syllabus that provides an accurate overview of the subject. However, circumstances and events make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. This may depend, in part,
on the progress, needs, and experiences of the students.

Prepared by

AR. AIMEELOU JEAN DEMETRIO

Instructor

AR. ELLEN MARIE R. BEBELONE

Instructor
Recommending Approval:

AR. RONALD T. AVELINO, MiSDS

Chairman

Approved by:

DR.LORY LIZA D. BULAY-OG

Dean
RUBRICS for ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ACTIVITIES, ESQUISSES, EXAMINATIONS AND PLATES
CRITERIA LESS EVIDENT FAIRLY EVIDENT VERY EVIDENT EXCEPTIONALLY EVIDENT
(0%-74%) (75%-83%) (84%-91%) (92%-100%)

ACCEPTABILITY AND SUCCESSFUL Work did not reflect any design Design concept was expressed, although Design concept was clearly related to Design concept was very clearly related
TRANSLATION AND EXPLANATION OF concept/ character; the work had no its relationship to the Design Philosophy the Design Philosophy, Explained and to the Design Philosophy, well-explained
THE DESIGN CONCEPT 20% conceptual basis. and its translation had obvious translated in the work, with very minor and successfully translated in the work.
inconsistencies. inconsistencies.

SOUNDNESS OF THE PLANNING AND Work did not show any logical There was an attempt to put the site in The site was well-planned, site The planning solution demonstrated an
DESIGN SOLUTION 40% planning approach or strategy. order but a number of incoherent constraints were solved, maximized the exemplary example of good site planning
solutions were committed. site potentials but have some minor in all aspects.
flaws.

SOUNDNESS & CREATIVITY OF THE The work showed poor and The work showed an attempt to design; The work was well-designed, coherent, The work was very impressive, almost
FLOOR PLANS: CIRCULATION, unacceptable layout of floor plans. spaces were logically acceptable but had followed the standards and codes but faultless, exhibited fresh ideas in
SEGREGATION, ZONING OF AREAS 20% violation of design standards, bldg code was observed to have some very minor designing and had consistently followed
and other related national / local laws. design faults. the codes and standards.

OVERALL CORRECTNESS OF WORKING The work did not observe drafting The work met the minimum acceptable The work was commendable, neat, The presentation was very
DRAWINGS AND CREATIVITY OF standards, untidy, and did not meet design presentation, but had a number impressive but had some minor drafting commendable, well-presented, very neat
PRESENTATION 20% basic acceptable presentation. of drafting errors. errors. and no drafting errors.