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ADE200NB(建築学 / Architecture and building engineering 200)
Design Basics in English

DIN Borivan

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Enginneering and Design
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code B2414
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金5/Fri.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade
Credit(s)
Notes 建築:建築士
都市:建築士
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Optional/Compulsory 選択
Admission year
Category (2023~)
Category (2019~2022) 建築学科
専門科目
特別科目
Category 建築

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Outline and objectives

建築の分野について、多角的に学ぶ事ができる。また英語を聞き、話す機会を増やす事で実践的な英語力を身につける事ができる。

Goal

This class has to be seen as a place of discussion and exchange about Architecture. The aim is to stimulate students to speak in English and to increase their conversation ability.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

デザイン工学部建築学科ディプロマポリシーのうち「DP5」、都市環境デザイン工学科ディプロマポリシーのうち「DP4」「DP5」、システムデザイン学科ディプロマポリシーのうち「DP5」に関連

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

For each of the 7 themes (14 classes) students will have to prepare visuals and materials to present and discuss with the group.
At the end of each themes, the following assignment will be explained in detail.
All conversation to be in English, all presentation materials to be submitted by PPT or PDF binder.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Class 1:Place-site-origin part 1

With the help of the 'analysis tool' students will give a presentation of their hometown and neighborhood. They will give their impressions on a remarkable building or space.

Class 2:Place-site-origin
part 2

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Class 3:Graphic representation
part 1

Learn the different graphic representations used by the architect. In the continuity of class 1 the students will be asked to choose a building from an architect they are interested in and to prepare or research graphic representations including: sketches, diagrams, axonometric, perspectives, site plan, plans, sections, details. One of the representations to be made by the students and to illustrate a key feature of the building – Students to elaborate on their building choice.

Class 4:Graphic representation
part 2

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Class 5:Contemporary architecture
part 1

Based on previous classes teachings, the students will present a project from a selected list of Architects.
Alvaro Siza
OMA
Lacaton & Vassal
BIG
SANAA
Toyo Ito
Jean Nouvel

Class 6:Contemporary architecture
part 2

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Class 7:City roaming
part 1

From a pre-selected route, the students will give their impressions, their feelings according to the spaces crossed with the help of photographs or to illustrate key moments.

Class 8:City roaming
part 2

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Class 9:Micro Architecture
part 1

The students will be asked to find a micro building which has been created in a left over space within the city.

Please prepare PPT with photographs, simple site plan (hand sketch is ok) and explanation of building particularity.

Class 10:Micro Architecture
part 2

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Class 11:Habitat
part 1

After a discussion on the definition of the habitat, the students will search and investigate examples of housing which reconsider the stereotype of the house. Students will present at least 2 projects of housing (single or collective) and will explain how and why it reassess the question of the habitat.

Class 12:Habitat
part 2

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Class 13:Architecture and Literature
part 1

The students will be given a short text (in English) from a prominent writer and poet. After reading at home the text will be discussed in class and the students will identify a clear program which they will use for the second part of the class.

Class 14:Architecture and Literature
part 2

The students will present their architectural translation of the text using previous classes teaching. Evaluation will be made on the quality of the presentation, the visuals and the consistency of the approach.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

For each of the 7 themes, students will have to prepare visuals and materials to present and discuss with the group.
本授業の準備学習・復習時間は、各2時間を標準とします。

Textbooks

No specific textbook is necessary.

References

None.

Grading criteria

1.50% Preparation of presentation materials
2.25% Discussion participation
3.25% Diligence, Enthusiasm

Changes following student comments

Comment after 2020 semester: some of the themes to be conducted in small group of students.

Others

国際的な建築設計事務所に携わる教員が、英語で建築分野を多角的に講義する。また、ディスカッションを通し、生徒が英語を話す機会を増やす。