5/9/2025 3:42:50 AM	ARCH 25A Course Outline as of Fall 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ARCH 25A	Title:  ARCH DESIGN STUDIO 1
Full Title:  Architecture Design Studio 1
Last Reviewed:1/27/2025

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ARCH 61A

Catalog Description:

An introduction to the design problem-solving process, design concepts, color theory and model building skills related to developing, documenting and presenting two- and three-dimensional abstract and spatial design; includes the application of design concepts to the creation of a simple environment.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ARCH 12 and ARCH 26B and ARCH 60A

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An introduction to the design problem-solving process, design concepts, color theory and model building skills related to developing, documenting and presenting two- and three-dimensional abstract and spatial design; includes the application of design concepts to the creation of a simple environment.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of ARCH 12 and ARCH 26B and ARCH 60A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2009	Inactive:	Fall 2021
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2009	Inactive:	Fall 2021
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.    Plan, execute and communicate a design problem-solving process.

2.    Generate alternative solutions to defined two- and three-dimensional abstract and spatial design problems.

3.    Demonstrate presentation skills for two- and three-dimensional abstract and spatial design solutions.

4.    Apply basic color theory to design and presentations.

5.    Develop a rationale for, and a design sequence of, spaces that create an experiential continuum.

6.    Work as a positive member of a team.

Topics and Scope

I.   The design problem-solving process

II.   Introduction to some contemporary architects

     A.  Overview of the field

     B.  Selected architect's work

III.  Working as a member of a team, roles and responsibilities

IV.  Basic two- and three-dimensional design concepts and relationships

     A.  Concepts such as size, shape, surface, material, context, number and variety

     B.  Design relationships such as pattern, hierarchy, contrast and balance

     C.  Visual cues of three-dimensional geometric shapes

     D.  Implied versus explicit forms and patterns

     E.  Simple two- and three-dimensional abstract and spatial designs

     F.  Complex two- and three-dimensional abstract and spatial designs

V.  Documenting design concepts and relationships

     A.  Tools and media

     B.  Technical drawings instrument and freehand methods, line work and lettering

     C.  Sketching and perspective drawing

     D.  Study models

     E.   Design models

     F.   Other graphic forms of communication, such as tables, graphs, annotations and text

VI.  Presenting and critiquing design concepts

     A.  Presentation objectives

     B.  Two- and three-dimensional communication tools  

      C.  Oral presentation requirements

     D.  Analysis and critique of presentation content and skills

VII.  Introduction to color theory

     A.  Basic color theory and the color wheel

     B.  Color dimensions such as value and hue

     C.  Color relationships such as analogous, complementary, triadic and warm/cool

     D.  Color in two-dimensional design

     E.  Color in three-dimensional design

VIII.  Introduction to basic architectural design concepts

     A.   Space definition, sequence and figure

     B.   Implied versus explicit spatial definitions

     C.   Concepts such as approach, entry, arrival and implied vs. explicit space

     D.   Presentation of basic spatial design concepts

     E.   Analysis and critique of design process and results

Assignments:

1.   15-30 pages of reading per week

2.    4-8 individual/group design exercises of basic two- and three-dimensional design concepts and models

3.    4-8 design presentations

4.    1 research paper about an architect's work

5.    1 design project of a simple environment and presentation of the results

5.    2-5  verbal and/or written analyses and critiques of student work

6.    2-3 quizzes

7.    Final objective exam and/or final project

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Research paper and critiques of student work
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 40 - 60%
Two- and three-dimensional design concepts and models, design presentations, and design project
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Two- and three-dimensional design concepts and models, design presentations, and design project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Objective quizzes and final objective exam and/or final project
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Architectural Graphics. Ching, Francis D K. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 4/e, 2003.

Drawing: A Creative Process. Ching, Francis D.K. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1990. (classic)

Architecture is Elementary. Winter, Nathan B. Gibbs Smith Publishers., 2005.

Design and Drawing 1.1. Benedict, William R. El Corral Publications, 2008.

Design and Drawing 1.2. Benedict, William R. El Corral Publications, 2007.

Color: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors, Edwards, Betty. Tarcher, 2004.

Instructor prepared materials

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