Design Project 1, Basics of Design Work (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students learn the basic concepts of architectural design and designer tools. Students can build diverse architectural models and documents to support the design process. Students can make professional presentations of the assignments.

Content (course unit)

The assignment is an abstract space design and applied design.
Tools (drawing instruments, modelling software, printing methods, copying, model building). Visual and oral presentation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student has difficulties in grasping the basic ideas of the subject and therefore applying learned topics to practical work is difficult. In the exercises, the arguments are fumbling and illogical. The entity shows that student has not properly internalized the issues discussed.

Activity in the course and assignments is satisfactory or weak. The student knows how to work in a group.

Student hasn't presented his practice work to the teachers in a satisfactory way and has not developed it sufficiently based on the feedback he has received.

Student takes responsibility for his own performance. He examines and evaluates things from his own point of view

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student understands the basic ideas of the subject of the course and knows how to apply learned topics into practice. He can explain the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises in a logical way. Student documents his work as taught.

Student has presented the exercises to the teachers regularly and developed them based on the received feedback. Work progresses consistently during the course and activity in lectures and assignments is good. Student knows how to c-ooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his interaction skills.

Student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group. The student knows how to give and receive feedback actively and constructively. He examines and evaluates topics from both his own and the local community's point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student has a commendable understanding of the subjects taught in the course and knows how to apply learned topics in a versatile and creative way into practice. Student can explain and justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The student documents his work almost flawlessly.

Student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching. He has presented the exercises to the teachers regularly and developed them based on the feedback he received.

Student knows how to co-operate in a responsible, flexible, committed and constructive way. He develops both his own and the group's interaction.

Student systematically uses the feedback as a tool for his own and his community's professional growth. He examines and evaluates topics from both his own and the local community's point of view.

Location and time

According to the reading order. Exceptions are reported in Tuni Moodle.

Exam schedules

Self-administered home exam according to the agreed schedule.

Assessment methods and criteria

In the evaluation, attention is paid to the success of the design process, the achieved final result and its presentation.
TAMK's general evaluation criteria are followed.
All absences affect the assessment, regardless of the reason for the absence. Absences are permitted on a case-by-case basis, but the student bears responsibility and understands that absences always affect the grade.
The grade is not formed solely on the basis of, for example, the student's class records.
The student has the right to ask about the basis for the assessment.
The assessment cannot be influenced retrospectively, for example by sending emails to the teacher.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Local teaching, lectures
Working with miniature models and design programs
Exercises and guidance in groups
Independent study
Evaluation and feedback seminars
The student must regularly present his practice to the teachers.

Learning materials

Recommended reading
Francis D.K. Ching. Architecture: Form, Space and Order
Study material mainly in TUNI Moodle.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 credits. The student's workload is 27 h/credit. Lessons according to the timetable and, in addition, mainly self-directed work on exercises.

Content scheduling

Introduced to students at the beginning of the course and available in TUNI Moodle. The content is divided according to the training work phases. The course has two practice work projects, which divide the course into two equal parts in terms of time.

Completion alternatives

Is not.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Possibly visiting lectures.

International connections

Guest lecturer whenever possible.

Further information

No prior knowledge requirements.
The course uses TUNI Moodle.