Republic of the Philippines

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: History of Architecture 1

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of historical periods and events in the
emergence of early prehistoric and classical Architectural structures, civilizations, and
discoveries/influences that led to the development of present modern styles of
Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
details and nomenclatures of early prehistoric and classical structures that led to the
development of modern buildings.
3. To enable the students to appreciate pre-historic and classical architecture that would,
in some way, enhance their skills ands knowledge in Architectural designs.

VI. Course Requirements:

a. Attendance
b. Notebook and Lecture Notes
c. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
d. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
A. Pre-historic Architecture
B. Egyptian Architecture
C. Architecture in the Near East (Babylonia, Assyria, Persia)
D. Greek Architecture
Finals:
A. Roman Architecture
B. Early Christian Architecture
C. Byzantine Architecture

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

1. Lectures and discussions
2. Research works and/or Fieldworks
3. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
4. Scaled model presentations
5.
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “ A History of Architecture”
2. George Salinda Salvan. “History of Architecture”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: Theory of Architecture 1

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of different design technique principles,
design theories of famous architects, design composition techniques, and basic
elements of design and planning that led to the development of present modern
styles of Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
principles of composition and elements of architectural design which are essential
factors in their higher architectural design subjects.
3. To enable the students to appreciate and discover different architectural styles and
design theories/principles of both world-known foreign and local architects together
with their famous works and masterpieces.

VI. Course Requirements:

a. Attendance
b. Notebook and Lecture Notes
c. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
d. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
1. Basic Elements of Architectural Design
a. Form
b. Shape
c. Texture
d. Color
e. Space
2. Principles of Architectural Design and Composition
a. Unity and Harmony
b. Balance and Equilibrium
c. Rhythm
d. Proportion
e. Contrast
f. Emphasis
 g. Character

Finals:
1. Evolution of Early and Modern Architectural styles
2. Famous Foreign Architects: their principles of design and famous works
3. Famous Filipino Architects: their principles of design and famous works

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

1. Lectures and discussions
2. Research works and/or Fieldworks
3. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
6. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “A History of Architecture”
2. Francis G. Ching. “Form, Space and Order”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: History of Architecture 2

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of historical periods and events in the
emergence of late Classical, early Christian era, and medieval period, including the
classical period of the Renaissance Architectural structures, civilizations, and
discoveries/influences that led to the development of present modern styles of
Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
details and nomenclatures of medieval and classical Renaissance structures that led
to the development of modern style buildings.
3. To enable the students to appreciate medieval (Romanesque and Gothic) and
classical Renaissance architecture that would, in some way, enhance their skills ands
knowledge in Architectural designs.

VI. Course Requirements:

e. Attendance
f. Notebook and Lecture Notes
g. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
h. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
1. Romanesque Architecture
a. Italy
b. France
c. Central Europe
d. British Isles and Scandinavia
e. Spain and Portugal
2. Medieval Architecture
a. Italy
b. France
c. Central Europe
d. British Isles and Scandinavia
e. Spain and Portugal
 Finals:
4. Gothic Architecture
a. France
b. British Isles
c. Spain and Portugal
d. Central Europe
5. Renaissance Architecture
a. Italy
b. France
c. Central Europe
d. British Isles and Scandinavia
e. Spain and Portugal

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

1. Lectures and discussions
2. Research works and/or Fieldworks
3. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
4. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “ A History of Architecture”
2. George Salinda Salvan. “History of Architecture”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: Visual Techniques 1

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of historical periods and events in the
emergence of early prehistoric and classical Architectural structures, civilizations, and
discoveries/influences that led to the development of present modern styles of
Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
details and nomenclatures of early prehistoric and classical structures that led to the
development of modern buildings.
3. To enable the students to appreciate pre-historic and classical architecture that would,
in some way, enhance their skills ands knowledge in Architectural designs.

VI. Course Requirements:

i. Attendance
j. Notebook and Lecture Notes
k. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
l. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
6. Pre-historic Architecture
7. Egyptian Architecture
8. Architecture in the Near East (Babylonia, Assyria, Persia)
9. Greek Architecture
Finals:
10. Roman Architecture
11. Early Christian Architecture
12. Byzantine Architecture

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

7. Lectures and discussions
8. Research works and/or Fieldworks
9. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
10. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “ A History of Architecture”
2. George Salinda Salvan. “History of Architecture”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: Visual Techniques 2

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of historical periods and events in the
emergence of early prehistoric and classical Architectural structures, civilizations, and
discoveries/influences that led to the development of present modern styles of
Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
details and nomenclatures of early prehistoric and classical structures that led to the
development of modern buildings.
3. To enable the students to appreciate pre-historic and classical architecture that would,
in some way, enhance their skills ands knowledge in Architectural designs.

VI. Course Requirements:

m. Attendance
n. Notebook and Lecture Notes
o. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
p. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
13. Pre-historic Architecture
14. Egyptian Architecture
15. Architecture in the Near East (Babylonia, Assyria, Persia)
16. Greek Architecture
Finals:
17. Roman Architecture
18. Early Christian Architecture
19. Byzantine Architecture

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

11. Lectures and discussions
12. Research works and/or Fieldworks
13. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
14. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “ A History of Architecture”
2. George Salinda Salvan. “History of Architecture”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: Visual Techniques 3

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of historical periods and events in the
emergence of early prehistoric and classical Architectural structures, civilizations, and
discoveries/influences that led to the development of present modern styles of
Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
details and nomenclatures of early prehistoric and classical structures that led to the
development of modern buildings.
3. To enable the students to appreciate pre-historic and classical architecture that would,
in some way, enhance their skills ands knowledge in Architectural designs.

VI. Course Requirements:

q. Attendance
r. Notebook and Lecture Notes
s. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
t. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
20. Pre-historic Architecture
21. Egyptian Architecture
22. Architecture in the Near East (Babylonia, Assyria, Persia)
23. Greek Architecture
Finals:
24. Roman Architecture
25. Early Christian Architecture
26. Byzantine Architecture

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

15. Lectures and discussions
16. Research works and/or Fieldworks
17. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
18. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “ A History of Architecture”
2. George Salinda Salvan. “History of Architecture”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR 155

No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units: 5

II. Course Title: Architectural Design 10

III. Course Description: This course covers the final preparation of Architectural Thesis projects
for defense presentations and the application of all architectural concepts and
feasibility studies in actual design projects.

IV. Pre-requisite: AR 151 Architectural design 9

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to present actual architectural presentation drawings for
their proposed thesis projects.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different methods in thesis
writing, research, and oral defense presentations.
3. To enable the students to formulate and prepare a comprehensive feasibility studies
to support the marketing, financial, technical, and socio-economic aspects of their
proposed projects.

VI. Course Requirements:

1. Attendance
2. Feasibility Studies
3. Research works, Data gathering and Final presentation drawings
4. Midterm and Final Esquisse
5. Oral Defense proper

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
1. Final Presentation drawings
2. Feasibility Studies
3. Data Gathering for Architectural programming
4. Draw slots for Oral Defense
Finals:
1. Submission of Final Designs, drawings, and requirements for oral defense
2. Approval for Oral defense
3. Oral defense proper
4. Revisions for Architectural programming and design

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

1. Lectures and discussions
2. Research works and/or Fieldworks
3. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
 4. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Architectural programming ------------------------ ----------------- 20%
3. Midterm and Final Esquisse ---------------------------------------- 20%
4. Architectural Oral defense ------------------------------------------ 30%
5. Attendance ------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. National Building Code of the Philippines
2. Gaudencio V. Aquino,1992. “Fundamentals of Research”. Manila.
3. Ashihara, Y., 1970. “ Exterior Design in Architecture”. New York: Van Nostrand
Reinhold
4. Atkin, W.W., 1976. “Architectural Presentation”. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR 151

No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units: 5

II. Course Title: Architectural Design 9

III. Course Description: This course covers the formulation of complex project proposals and
architectural programming requirements (pre-thesis) in preparation for the thesis
defense proper (Architectural Design 10) for graduating students.

IV. Pre-requisite: AR 145 Architectural Design 8

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to create and formulate an actual study of architectural project
proposals which is a pre-requisite for their thesis defense proper.
2. To enable the students to develop their communication skills and initiative in data
gathering for their project proposals.
3. To enable the students to enhance further their ability and creativity in preparing
project proposals especially schematic studies, site planning and preliminary
architectural presentations.

VI. Course Requirements:

1. Attendance
2. Approved Architectural Project proposals
3. Research works, Data gathering and Preliminary drawings
4. Midterm and Final Esquisse

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
1. Thesis Project Approval
2. Preliminary Data Gathering for Architectural Programming
3. Schematic studies and analysis
4. Site planning and analysis
Finals:
5. Preliminary planning
6. Architectural Criticism (pre-defense)
7. Architectural revisions in preparation for final design presentations

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

1. Lectures and discussions
2. Research works and/or Fieldworks
3. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
 4. Pre-defense presentations

IX. Basis of Evaluations:

1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Architectural programming ------------------------ ----------------- 20%
3. Midterm and Final Esquisse ---------------------------------------- 20%
4. Architectural Criticism ---------------------------------------------- 30%
5. Attendance ------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. National Building Code of the Philippines
2. Gaudencio V. Aquino,1992. “Fundamentals of Research”. Manila.
3. Kliment, S.A.,1997.”Creative Communication for a Successful Design Practice”. New
York: Watson-Guptill Pub.
4. Mc Harg, I., 1971. “Design with Nature”. Garden City. NY: Doubleday Natural History
Press

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman
 Republic of the Philippines
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Technology
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

SYLLABUS

I. Course Code: AR
No. of Lecture hours/ week:
No. of Laboratory hours/ week:
No. of units:

II. Course Title: Building Technology 2

III. Course Description: This course covers the study of historical periods and events in the
emergence of early prehistoric and classical Architectural structures, civilizations, and
discoveries/influences that led to the development of present modern styles of
Architecture.

IV. Pre-requisite:

V. Course Objectives:
1. To enable the students to learn and discover historical events and developments in
the evolution of early architectural styles.
2. To enable the students to understand and familiarize the different architectural
details and nomenclatures of early prehistoric and classical structures that led to the
development of modern buildings.
3. To enable the students to appreciate pre-historic and classical architecture that would,
in some way, enhance their skills ands knowledge in Architectural designs.

VI. Course Requirements:

u. Attendance
v. Notebook and Lecture Notes
w. Research works, Seatwork, Quizzes, Scaled models
x. Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Course Outline:

Midterms:
27. Pre-historic Architecture
28. Egyptian Architecture
29. Architecture in the Near East (Babylonia, Assyria, Persia)
30. Greek Architecture
Finals:
31. Roman Architecture
32. Early Christian Architecture
33. Byzantine Architecture

VIII. Learning Activities and Enrichments:

19. Lectures and discussions
20. Research works and/or Fieldworks
21. Slide shows/ multi-media presentations
22. Scaled model presentations
IX. Basis of Evaluations:
1. Research works/ Seatwork/ Fieldworks ------------------------- 20%
2. Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30%
3. Midterm and Final Examinations ---------------------------------- 35%
4. Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5%
5. Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------- 10%
Total 100%

X. Reference:
1. Sir Banister Fletcher. “ A History of Architecture”
2. George Salinda Salvan. “History of Architecture”
3.

Prepared by:

Arch. Alven T. Bactad

Instructor

Noted by:

Arch. Simeon C. Rico, Jr.

AR Department Chairman