デザイン工学部Faculty of Enginneering and Design

The class will cover several fields of architecture, such as the reading and description of spaces, architectural representation tools, and analysis and conception. Students can explore the field of architecture from multiple perspectives, case studies, and discussions. They can also learn vocabulary from different domains of architecture.
学生は建築の分野について、多角的に学ぶことができる。また英語を聞き、話す機会を増やすことで実践的な英語能力を身につけることができる。建築分野の語彙の習得ができる。

The goals of the class are to:
1.Improve students conversational abilities.
2.Provide students with vocabulary in various domains of architecture.
3.Provide students with the skills needed to make clear and effective project presentations.
クラスの目標は以下の通りです：
1.学生の会話能力向上
2.様々な建築領域の語彙提供
3.学生に明確で効果的なプロジェクトプレゼンテーションを行うためのスキルを提供します。

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

英語 / English

For each of the 14 classes, the professor will introduce a subject related to architecture or design. Students will gather in groups of 3 or 4 and discuss/debate the current subject based on visual documents provided by the professor. The professor will join each group to facilitate discussion and monitor the progress of the students. During the semester, students will be required to prepare visual materials for 4 presentations and discussions with the class. All conversations must be conducted in English, and all presentation materials must be submitted in the form of a PPT or PDF binder.
14回のクラスごとに、講師は建築やデザインに関連するテーマを紹介します。学生は3〜4人のグループで集まり、講師が提供したビジュアルドキュメントを基に、現在のテーマについて議論やディベートを行います。講師は各グループに加わり、議論を促進し、学生の進捗状況を確認します。学期中、学生はクラスとの4つのプレゼンテーションと議論のためにビジュアル資料を準備する必要があります。すべての会話は英語で行われ、すべてのプレゼンテーション資料はPPTまたはPDFバインダーの形式で提出する必要があります。

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※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[対面/face to face]：Place-site-origin

Students will introduce themselves to their group, give a presentation of their hometown and neighborhood. They will give their impressions on a remarkable building or space they remember.

Class 2[対面/face to face]：Graphic Representations; Tools of the Architect

Learn about the different graphic representations used by architects. The professor will present the different drawings and graphics which are commonly used by architects. Students will review in the group the different visuals provided by the professor. These visuals include sketches, diagrams, axonometric views, perspectives, site plans, floor plans, sections, and details.

Class 3[対面/face to face]：Architectural Movement through 20th and 21st centuries.

The professor will introduce the different main movements in architecture throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, and the students will discuss in groups based on visuals provided by the professor, analyzing the characteristics of each movement, and discussing their influence on contemporary architecture.

Class 4[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Art facility

The professor will present some examples of remarkable architecture related to Art facility (Museums, Art pavilions, etc.). Students will discuss in groups the different projects, analyzing design features and exploring architectural elements.

Class 5[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Art facility; Presentation

Following the previous class, students will give a presentation of one building of their choice. This presentation to be submitted by PDF to the professor, prior to the class.

Class 6[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Transportation, sport facilities, large scale buildings

The professor will present some examples of remarkable architecture related to transportation, sport facilities, and large-scale buildings. Students will discuss in groups the different projects, analyzing design principles and identifying innovative features.

Class 7[対面/face to face]：Urban Design; City planning, city scape

The professor will present different examples of city planning related to urban design. Students will discuss in groups the different plans, analyzing the layout and examining how they influence the physical form of the city.

Class 8[対面/face to face]：Micro Architecture

The professor will present a series of very small buildings related to different cities. Students will review and discuss in groups the examples given by the professor.

Class 9[対面/face to face]：Micro Architecture; Presentation

The students will be asked to find a micro building that has been created in a leftover space within the city. They will give a presentation to the class, focusing on the design process and any challenges faced during its construction. This presentation is to be submitted as a PDF to the professor prior to the class.

Class 10[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Habitat (Human living spaces)

The professor will introduce several case studies related to habitat, and the students will explore in groups the different forms the habitat can take.

Class 11[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Habitat; Presentation

Students will look for examples of housing that challenge traditional ideas about houses. They need to pick one housing project (either individual or collective) and explain how and why it rethinks the idea of a home. Focus on architectural features, sustainability, and social impact. Submit your presentation as a PDF to the professor before the class.

Class 12[対面/face to face]：Architecture in Literature and popular culture

The professor will give examples of architecture models present in art production such as novels, movies, and paintings. The students will discuss in groups these examples.

Class 13[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Remodeling, rehabilitation

Students will review and discuss a series of projects related to remodeling and rehabilitation, analyzing design transformations, evaluating sustainability aspects, and discussing the preservation of cultural heritage.

Class 14[対面/face to face]：Contemporary Architecture; Remodeling, rehabilitation; Presentation

Students will present one example related to remodeling and rehabilitation, collecting the different graphic representations introduced in class 2, such as sketches, diagrams, and renderings. This presentation is to be submitted as a PDF to the professor prior to the class.

There is no preparation needed for most classes except for classes 5, 9, 11, and 14. For these classes, students will have to prepare visuals and materials to present and discuss with the class. Therefore, it is necessary to submit a PPT/PDF prior to the class. The presentation should be within 5 to 10 minutes.
クラス5、9、11、14回を除いて、ほとんどのクラスでは準備は必要ありません。5、9、11、14回のクラスでは、学生はプレゼンテーションおよび議論をするための視覚資料等を準備する必要があります。そのため、クラス前にPPT/PDFを提出する必要があります。プレゼンテーションは約5〜10分以内を目安に行います。

No specific textbook is necessary.

None.

50%: Participation in group discussion
50%: Preparation of presentation materials
50%：グループディスカッションへの参加
50%：プレゼンテーション資料の準備

During the 2023 semester, students expressed that discussions in small groups were more comfortable and less intimidating than formal presentations in front of the class. Consequently, this year, the emphasis has shifted away from formal presentations, with more focus placed on extended discussions on various topics. The class format with group discussions proved to be successful, fostering better collaborative learning and increased student involvement.
2023年度の学期中、学生たちから、少人数のグループでの議論の方が、クラス全体の前での形式的なプレゼンテーションより圧迫感が少なく話しやすかったとの意見がありました。その意見を考慮し、今年は形式的なプレゼンテーションよりもグループディスカッションに重点を置くことにしました。

None

The teacher is working in an international architectural practice.
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。