Course Unit Title

Introduction to Architectural Design Studio

Course Unit Code

ARC 102

Type of Course Unit

Compulsory

Level of Course Unit

Undergraduate

Number of ECTS Credits Allocated

11

Theoretical (hour/week)

3

Practice (hour/week)

6

Laboratory (hour/week)

-

Year of Study

1

Semester when the course unit is delivered

2

Name of Lecturer (s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alessandro Camiz

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Language of Instruction

English

Prerequisites and co-requisites

ARC 101, (co) ARC122

Recommended Optional Program Components

None

Work Placement(s)

None

Objectives of the Course

The main objectives of this course are:

1. To develop the skills for designing a small building

2. Introduce students to the basic concepts and theory of architectural design as a foundation for the following design studios.

3. To improve the students’ knowledge of the elements and principles of architectural design

4. To introduce students to the understanding of the formation process of basic building types

5. To introduce students to the understanding of the formation process of basic urban fabric

6. To apply the use of the research on a chosen example to the design process.