Midterm REQUIREMENT

Congratulations for
reaching this part of
the semester!

It’s time to organize ideas to

practically deal with the real world
by associating the knowledge and
information you’ve learned as you
explore the architecture theories and
principles.
It’s your turn to deliver ideas and
information by presenting a Midterm
paper that entails a practical
application and rationalization with
illustrations according to your
understanding, observation and
analysis as a candidate to this course.

Enjoy your Midterm

\ activity…

Follow the midterm instructional

Guide and given templates on the
proceeding page

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 Republic of the Philippines
Bicol University
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
Legazpi City 4500

THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE-1 MIDTERM PAPER REQUIREMENT

INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE

Prepared by: Alwin S. Calig, MSArch

1st Semester; 2023-2024

I. RATIONALE
At the inception of the semester, the students are introduced to the various
theories and principles in order to understand the underlying fundamental concept of
architecture. As the students explore some relevant topics, it is also an avenue for
practical utility in future designing and planning. While the physical aspect of architecture
was introduced in the midterm part of the course, the students are expected to apply the
principles and theories learned through written report with the aid of illustrations by
means of paper presentation.

II. ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES

At the end of the activity the students are expected to:
a. Develop a deeper appreciation of the course;
b. Develop understanding of the fundamental theories and concept of design;
c. Apply theories and principles through written rationalization/ synthesis with
illustrations.

III. EXPECTED OUTPUT

Report Synthesis with Illustrations based from the midterm topics introduced for TOA-1

Special Note: Digital, Manual presentation or its combination is acceptable.

IV. MODE AND DATE OF SUBMISSION: Hardcopy for submission at the BUIDEA Office
(On or before October 10, 2022; 5:00 PM)

Note: A back-up e-file will be asked from you to be sent to a prescribed

platform so please save your output for submission.

V. PROJECT INSTRUCTION

Synthesize the following topics introduced for TOA-1. You may select a topic or
combine topics for discussion. Provide illustrations, images, sketches or the like in
developing your discussion. Follow the template below for presentation.

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Hints:
✓ You may use your house/dwelling unit/site as a model for discussion.
✓ You may use your compiled notes, journal and or illustrations, if any.

Topic/s for
Development:
(You may choose a single or
specific topic, or combined
topics for discussion)

Module 1.0- Understanding

architecture theories; its
meaning and implications.
accordingly.

Module 2.0- Anthropometry

Module 3.0- Primary Elements

RATIONALIZATION/
SYNTHESIS
PROJECT TITLE/ (Discussion with
Module 4.0- Form; Form and Illustrations)
TOPIC Space

Module 5.0- Organization

Module 6.0- Circulation

Module 7.0- Proportion

and Scale

Other related content

……………………
Note: Citation of references or sources is necessary (if you intend to adopt materials or
documents from other sources)

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 Figure 1. Midterm Paper Output Instructional Guide Illustrated.
PRESENTATION FORMAT FOR MIDTERM PAPER

The following format shall be observed for presentation:

I. Cover Page: Project Title (See draft below)

a. University Heading:
b. Project Title
c. Subject Heading:
d. School Year;
e. Name of Student:
f. Year & Section;
g. Contact No.;
h. E-mail address; and
i. Name of instructor; and Designation
II. Brief Introduction of the project
III. Objective/s of the Project
IV. Methodology
V. Discussions with Illustrations
VI. Reflection
VII. References
VIII. Student Profile (profile picture, optional)
a. Name;
b. Permanent address;
c. Temporary address;
d. Contact number;
e. E-mail;

……… …………………………………………………
Note: Use short size bond paper, 1.15 type space; Use Times New Roman, size 12
fonts for normal text; while size 14 fonts, for Title Headings. Tables, graphs and
figures, if any, should be labeled properly. Paper margins will be 1 ½ inch left and
1 inch on top, bottom and right side respectively.
Mar

THIs is the paper

presentation format

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 THIS IS THE TITLE OF YOUR PROJECT

Theory of Architecture 1
1st Semester 2023-2024

Your Name here

BSAR-1_

Your Mobile No._____

uremail.com

Alwin S. Calig, MS Arch

Instructor 1

This is the cover

page layout

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VI. EVALUATION MECHANICS (Note: Please include this page to your Output as an
attachment)

Name: _________________________________________________Year and Block: ___________

Theory of Architecture-1 1st Semester 2022-2023
Midterm Output Scorecard
Status

Outstanding

Satisfactory

Satisfactory
Superior

Very

Fair
95- 89- 85- 80- 75-
100 94 88 84 79
1.4- 2.0- 2.4- 2.7- 3.0-
Code CRITERIA DESCRIPTION 1.0 1.5 2.1 2.5 2.8
Content of Report Refers to the bearing, relevance and
C
impact of topic/s presented
Refers to the report:
o Layout and Presentation style
P Presentation/Organization o Content organization
o Observation of write-ups in APA
citation format
o Refers to the illustrative
presentations such as sketches,
I Illustrations drawings, images or the like
o Proper labeling of tables, figures,
graphs; if any
Refers to the observance and compliance according to submission schedule
T *Timeliness
(subject to instructor’s rule of evaluation)

Average Rating

BICOL UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM

RATING STATUS INDICATORS
99-100—1.0 Outstanding Demonstrated and complied with highest performance according to subject
98—1.1 and objective.
97—1.2
96—1.3
95—1.4
94—1.5 Superior Demonstrated and complied with very high performance according to
93—1.6 subject and objective.
92—1.7
91—1.8
90—1.9
89—2.0
88—2.1 Very Satisfactory Demonstrated and complied with high performance according to subject and
87—2.2 objective.
86—2.3
85—2.4
84—2.5 Satisfactory Demonstrated and complied with average performance according to subject
82-83—2.6 and objective.
80-81—2.7
78-79—2.8 Fair Demonstrated and complied fairly according to subject and objective.
76-77—2.9
75—3.0
3.1-4.0 Conditional Failure (Lowest Possible Mid- Subject for make-up
term Rating)
5.0 Failure Failed
Inc. Incomplete For compliance
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