Department of Architecture ARCH1000

Extra Credit

Extra Credit (5% Maximum)

Defining Architecture
DUE: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 9:00am
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
• apply the understanding of fundamentals in architectural design (form, space, order,
geometry, scale and proportion) to describe a chosen work of architecture,
• apply basic skills in report writing and presentation,
• introduce basic research methods, and
• demonstrate familiarity with important works of architecture.
• apply understanding of the readings and lectures from the Introduction class to describe
and appreciate architectural works.
• Apply an understanding and ability to follow instructions

Procedure
• Choose a chapter/weekly lecture topic from the syllabus and on D2L
• Choose 1 building/project recognized as a significant piece of architecture
• Conduct research of your CHOSEN building(s)
• Find appropriate images which match the terms from your chosen chapter/weekly
lecture topic,
• Relate your understanding of topics that we covered in the chapter/weekly lecture topic.

Deliverables

Each student will produce a maximum 2-page report that discusses their research,
observations, and documentation. Go over your notes (sketches and written) and articulate your
findings. For your chosen chapter/weekly lecture topic discuss how the images define the terms,
and how the terms describe the images. Refer to your readings to develop your argument. Use
your images as evidence, include any scanned images of your drawings/sketches, photos,
renderings, (from an array of sources) in the report.

• 1 building/project maximum (i.e. World Trade Center = 2 Buildings, but 1 project)

• 2-page maximum, Front and Back ONLY, not multiple sheets of paper
• 5 images maximum
• Your original text – DO NOT CUT/PASTE
• Clearly identify your chosen chapter/weekly lecture topic and the terms chosen to
describe your architecture
• 1” margins, 8.5” x 11” paper, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt font
• Color photos where necessary to enhance your submission

This is not a report on the architecture, but more of an annotated description of the application
and use of the terms/methods.

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Extra Credit

• Late submissions will not be accepted

• Must present a PRINTED hard-copy
• NO Digital Submissions
• Your name must be clearly identified

Assessment
Your submission will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Composition
• Information Provided
• Craftsmanship
• Completeness

This is a chance for a maximum of 5% points to be added to your FINAL COURSE

GRADE.

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