PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Urdaneta Campus
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

College of Engineering and Architecture

Department of Architecure

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Course Name AD 111 Architectural Design 1 – Introduction to Design
Course Credits 2 units
Course Description Design fundamentals involving basic creative design exercises with emphases on space, form and mass.
Contact Hours/ week 1Hr Lecture + 3Hrs Studio (Laboratory) per Week
Prerequisite None
Course Outcomes 1. Learn the nature of architecture by enabling them to discover their ability to manipulate basic forms and shapes into the basis of
architectural forms.
 2. Discover shapes and its translation into mass, form and shapes.

3. Learn the basis of architectural design.

4. Express their creativity and skill through manipulation of shapes and forms to achieve the basis architecture.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Course Content/Subject Matter

Week 1 A. Syllabus contents and general instructions of the course

Week 2 B. Introduction to the concept of Design

Week 3 C. Visual thinking and Graphic Ideas; Design Concepts

Week 4 D. Design Metaphors. Similes and Analogies; Problem Identification, Understanding

Week 5 E. Formulation of Ideas, Problem Solving Activities and Presentation Solution

Week 6 F. Formulation of Ideas, Problem Solving Activities and Presentation Solution

Week 7 G. Introduction to Elements of Design focusing on Forms (various shapes as applied in design)

Week 8 H. Introduction to Elements of Design focusing on Forms (various shapes as applied in design)

Week 9 I. Midterm Exam

Week 10 J. Introduction to Elements of Design focusing on visuals (color, texture, line, value, shape, movement, space, etc.)

Week 11 K. Introduction to Elements of Design focusing on visuals (color, texture, line, value, shape, movement, space, etc.)

Week 12 L. Elements of Architecture

Week 13 M. Elements of Architecture

Week 14 N. Introduction to Principles of Design, Order and Ordering Elements

Week 15 O. Geometry and Shapes; Scale, Size, Proportion and Optical Weight
 Week 16 P. Repetition, Rhythm, Balance, Symmetry, Harmony and Pattern

Week 17 Q. Repetition, Rhythm, Balance, Symmetry, Harmony and Pattern

Week 18 R. Final Exam

Alignment of Course Outcomes with Summative Assessment Tasks

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Task Details

1. To train students to become skillful, creative and competent
future artists and licensed architects.

2. To establish research-based college curricular programs and

activities

3. To enhance productiveness and self-reliance through

professional learning activities

4. To promote awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in the

community

LEARNING PLAN

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
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enabling them to discover their Introduce and Describe the Course general instructions of MSTeam: Exercise
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Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
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Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Learn the nature of architecture by Understand unity as the way in Conceptualization_by_Vis Remote Learning Esquisse /
enabling them to discover their which the different elements of a ual_and_Verbal_R.pdf MSTeam: Exercise
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and shapes into the basis of another. / Exercise
architectural forms.

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.
 Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time
Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Learn the nature of architecture by Enable the understanding of a https://pdfs.semanticscholar. Remote Learning Esquisse /
enabling them to discover their concept in terms of another concept org MSTeam: Exercise
ability to manipulate basic forms which is generally not associated Discussion / Esquisse
and shapes into the basis of with it. / Exercise
architectural forms.  

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.

Express their creativity and skill

through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs)
Learn the nature of architecture by
enabling them to discover their
ability to manipulate basic forms
and shapes into the basis of
architectural forms.
Discover shapes and its translation
into mass, form and shapes.
Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Explore the cognitive mechanisms Stage 2 in the Design Remote Learning Esquisse /
involved in architectural design Thinking Process: Define the MSTeam: Exercise
problem solving. Given attention to Problem and Interpret the Discussion / Esquisse
how design constraints operate Results / Exercise
throughout the whole process. by Rikke Friis
Dam and Teo Yu Siang 

Learn the basis of architectural

design.
Express their creativity and skill
through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs)
Learn the nature of architecture by
enabling them to discover their
ability to manipulate basic forms
and shapes into the basis of
architectural forms.
Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Recognize the elements of https://www.researchgate.net/ Remote Learning Esquisse /
design form as the fundamental publication_Form_in_architec.. MSTeam: Exercise
parts or aspects in composing _and_principles_of_design Discussion / Esquisse
design. / Exercise

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.

Express their creativity and skill

through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Learn the nature of architecture by Understand the principles of visual https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Remote Learning Esquisse /
enabling them to discover their nature of space through visual visual_design_elements_and MSTeam: Exercise
ability to manipulate basic forms information _principles Discussion / Esquisse
and shapes into the basis of / Exercise
architectural forms.
Discover shapes and its translation
into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.

Express their creativity and skill

through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Learn the nature of architecture by Familiar with the bare essential’s Kurt Dietrich SK85ON23 Remote Learning Esquisse /
enabling them to discover their elements of architecture. http://www.kdietrich.com MSTeam: Exercise
ability to manipulate basic forms Discussion / Esquisse
and shapes into the basis of / Exercise
architectural forms.

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.

Express their creativity and skill

through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.
 Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time
Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Learn the nature of architecture by Identify the principles of design as Sustainable Principles & Remote Learning Esquisse /
enabling them to discover their the rules to follow in creating Processes MSTeam: Exercise
ability to manipulate basic forms composition. https://www.researchgate.net Discussion / Esquisse
and shapes into the basis of / Exercise
architectural forms.

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.

Express their creativity and skill

through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs)
Learn the nature of architecture by
enabling them to discover their
ability to manipulate basic forms
and shapes into the basis of
architectural forms.
Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Recognize shapes, forms, volumes, GEOMETRY CONCEPTS IN Remote Learning Esquisse /
sizes & mass as notion in ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MSTeam: Exercise
design composition Cornelie LEOPOLD University of Discussion / Esquisse
Kaiserslautern, Germany / Exercise
https://www.researchgate.net/

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.
Express their creativity and skill
through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Flexible Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time

Desired Learning Outcomes (DLOs) Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References
Learning Activities (FTLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Learn the nature of architecture by Understand the mechanisms of Design Principles: Balance, Rhythm Remote Learning Esquisse /
enabling them to discover their arrangement and organization the Emphasis and Harmony MSTeam: Exercise
ability to manipulate basic forms various elements of design https://pages.uoregon.edu Discussion / Esquisse
and shapes into the basis of / Exercise
architectural forms.

Discover shapes and its translation

into mass, form and shapes.

Learn the basis of architectural

design.

Express their creativity and skill

through manipulation of shapes
and forms to achieve the basis
architecture.

Suggested Readings and

References  Architectural Graphic Standards: McGraw Hill, Latest Edition
 Building Types: Time Savers: McGraw Hill, Latest Edition
 Form, Space and Order, by Francis D.K. Ching; John Wiley & Sons
 Architectural and Identity: Responses to Cultural and Technological Changes, Abel Cris 2000
 Architecture and Polyphony: Building in the Islamic World Today, 2004
Suggested Readings and Documents:
References

Course Requirements

Grading System
STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

TERM GRADE = Lecture @ 50% + Studio (Laboratory) @ 50%

Lecture:
Attendance 10%
Homework/Paper/Quiz 60%
Term Examination 30%
Studio (Laboratory):
Attendance 10%
Drawing Exercise 60%
Term Drawing Examination 30%

FINAL GRADE = Midterm Grade @ 50% + Final Term Grade @ 50%

Requirements & Policies Requirements:
Lecture
1. Personal Computer/Desktop Computer with Microsoft Office tools applications.
2. Smartphones with all necessary and recommended apps.
3. Flash Drive / External Drive with at least 4 GB capacity.
4. Gmail and E-mail account with complete Name and decent Avatar/profile picture
5. Required Notebook with blank sheet of paper as required by Instructor.
 Laboratory/Studio
1. All recommended student-owned drafting tools and materials.
2. Flash Drive / External Drive with at least 8 GB capacity.

Online/ Flexible Teaching and Learning:

General
1. Microsoft Teams will be used as the primary platform in every class; thus, all students are advised to download and install the aforementioned application. Just go to
office.com. and login using your @student.psu.edu.ph account, choose Teams from the list of applications, from there your enrolled subjects will appear;
2. To uphold delivery of quality instruction, the class may also use added online platforms and applications like Zoom Cloud Meeting, FB Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp
and the like.
3. No Special Examination will be administered unless an excuse letter from parent/ guardian or medical certificate noted by the guidance counsellor and class adviser is
presented
4. Attendance will be checked every meeting. A student must complete 85% of the session in order for him/her be given credit for attendance.
5. Assignments are to be submitted on time. Failure to submit assignments is equivalent to a grade of 5.0.

FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME Mateo C. Bondoc
DESIGNATION None
EMAIL ADRESS mcbpsu2020@gmail.com
WEBSITE None
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM & 3.00 – 4.00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and 11.00 AM – 12.00 NN & 4.00 PM – 5.00 PM Thursday, Friday
CONSULTATION HOURS
(10 Hrs)
OFFICE LOCATION Architecture Department Chairman’s Office

Prepared by: Checked by: Recommended by: Approved by:

Mateo C. Bondoc, LRA,MAcm Simeon C. Rico Jr. LRA, MScm Er. Rex B. Basuel, MEng. CCpe Honorio L. Cascolan, PhD
Instructor-in-charge Chairperson College Dean CED