BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

AR 227- Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : AR 227
2. Course Name : HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3- Asian Architecture
3. Course Description : Architectural reflections of traditional Asian thoughts and civilizations: their
changes and challenges in contemporary life.
4. Pre-requisite : AR 215
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 2.0 units lecture.
7. Class schedule : 4 hours per week
8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BS in Architecture:
Three to five years after graduation, the BS Architecture graduates are expected to:
1. Demonstrate technical and professional expertise in architecture, related or allied practice.
2. Gain recognition in the practice of the profession.
3. Demonstrate receptiveness to new ideas and knowledge through scientific research
4. Pursue professional development activities through studies and trainings.
5. Exemplify social and ethical responsibility in the practice of the profession

9. PROGRAM Outcomes (PO) of BS in Architecture and their links to PEO

PEO
Upon graduation, the BS in Architecture students are expected to:
1 2 3 4 5
PO C Effectively and independently work in multi disciplinary and
multi cultural design /

PO E Create architectural solutions by applying knowledge in history,

theory, planning ,building technology & utilities, structural
/
concepts and professional practice

Note: * PO being addressed in this course

10. Course Outcomes (CO) of AR 217-Building Materials and their links to PO

Upon completion of the course, BS Arch students are expected PO

to: A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Explain the mutual reinforcement of culture and
CO 1 architecture reflected in the thoughts of the times. i

Discuss the history of human community with special

CO 2 emphasis on the structures built in Asia. i

Discuss the contribution of the past architectures in the

CO 3 development of high-tech utilities and construction i
systems.

Legend: I = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have been introduced to the PO.
E = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have enabled themselves to attain the PO.
D = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have demonstrated partly or fully the PO.

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Vision: By 2022, a globally recognized Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

institution providing quality, affordable and
open education
Mission: To provide a dynamic and supportive
environment through the highest standards of
instruction, research and extension in a non-
sectarian institution committed to
democratizing access to education.
Values: Excellence, Honesty and Integrity,
Innovation and Teamwork
Core Competencies: Quality, Affordable and
of BS Arch: Three to five years after
graduation, the BS Architecture graduates
are expected to:
1. Demonstrate technical and professional
expertise in architecture, related or allied
practice.
2. Gain recognition in the practice of the
profession.
3. Demonstrate receptiveness to new ideas and
knowledge through scientific research.
4. Pursue professional development activities
through studies and trainings.
5. Exemplify social and ethical responsibility in the
practice of the profession.

Open Education

Program Outcomes
A. Demonstrate professional and technical expertise in the
practice of architecture.
B. Effectively communicate architectural ideas in various
media such as sketch, model, drawing, and digital as well Course Outcomes
as in writing and in speech using both English and Filipino. 1. Explain the mutual reinforcement of culture
C. Ability to effectively work in multi-disciplinary and multi- and architecture reflected in the thoughts of
cultural teams. the times.
D. Demonstrate social and ethical responsibility in the 2. Discuss the history of human community
architectural profession.
with special emphasis on the structures built
E. Create architectural solutions by applying knowledge in
history, theory, planning, building technology and utilities,
in Asia.
structural concepts and professional practice. 3. Discuss the contribution of the past
F. Apply concepts and principles from specialized fields and architectures in the development of high
allied disciplines into various architectural problems. tech utilities and construction systems.
G. Prepare contract documents, technical reports and other
legal documents used in architectural practice adhering to
applicable laws, standards and regulations.
H. Interpret relevant laws, codes, charters and standards of
architecture and the built environment.
I. Apply research methods to address architectural
problems.
J. Use various information and communication technology
(ICT) media for architectural solutions, presentation, and
techniques in design and construction.
K. Demonstrate entrepreneurial and business acumen
relevant to architecture practice.
L. Display the management skills of the construction works
and building administration.
M. Participate in the generation of new knowledge such as
pioneering concepts and ideas of site and building designs
beyond the regular physical and location boundaries and
contexts.

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CO and Assessment task alignment

Assessment Task
CO Theory- Practice- Assessment Coverage
based based Schedule
1. Explain the mutual Multiple N/A First Exam  Review AR 215
reinforcement of Choice Topics as well as
culture and AR 125
architecture reflected Questions  Central Asian
in the thoughts of the Architecture
times. (Indian
Architecture,
Nepal, Tibet, Sri
Lanka)

Multiple N/A Second Exam  Southeast Asian

2. Discuss the history of Choice Architecture
human community (Malaysia,
Questions Indonesia,
with special emphasis
on the structures built Cambodia,
in Asia. Myanmar, Brunei,
Singapore,
Thailand,
Vietnam,
Indonesia)

3. Discuss the Multiple N/A Third Exam  East Asian

contribution of the Choice Architecture
past architectures in (China, Japan, and
the development of Questions
Korean
high tech utilities and Architecture)
construction systems.
 Islamic
Architecture and
the Contemporary
Buildings in Asia.

*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a Multiple
Choice Questions

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Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details

Schedule Task

First Exam  Review AR Multiple  You are expected to

215 Topics Choice familiarize and understand
as well as AR Questions how Architecture began in
125 Central Asia.
 Central
Asian
Architecture
 You are expected to apply
(Indian what you have grasped
Architecture, from the lesson
Nepal, Tibet, comprehensively.
Sri Lanka)

Second  Southeast Asian Multiple  You are expected to

Exam Architecture Choice familiarize and understand
(Malaysia, Indonesia, Questions/ how Architecture began in
Cambodia, Myanmar, Identification Southeast Asia.
Brunei, Singapore, based on
Thailand, Vietnam, Illustrations
Indonesia)

Third Exam  East Asian Multiple  You are expected to

Architecture (China, Choice familiarize and understand
Japan, and Korean Questions/ how Architecture began in
Architecture) Identification East Asia.
based on
 Islamic Architecture Illustrations
and the
Contemporary
Buildings in Asia.
Final Exam Multiple  You are expected to
Choice understand all the topics
Questions and understand how each
 Comprehensive Exam material works.
comprising all the  You are expected to do a
topics from the First summary of all the
until the Third Exam developments and apply it
in a research with design
output.

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Week 1 1. Orientation on syllabus,  Orientation: 1. N.A. (2009) An Asian spirit
to classroom and university introduction in contemporary design
Week 2 policies as well as grading  Lecture and Give 2. Ching, Jarzombek, Prakash
system.
Examples on (2011) A Global History of
2. Discussion of PEO, SO, and CO.
3. Review AR 215 Topics as well Application Architecture
as AR 125  Material Inventory
4. Central Asian Architecture  Presentations to be
(Indian Architecture, Nepal, done by the
Tibet, Sri Lanka) Students but
Lecture in a Story
Telling way shall be
done by the
Professor.
 Video
Presentations on
Asian Buildings

TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION

Week 3 Focus on the learner 1. Ching, Jarzombek,
to Prakash (2011) A Global
Week 4 1. Southeast Asian Architecture  Lecture and Give History of Architecture
(Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Examples on 2. Gharleghi (2012), Iran :
Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore, Application past, present and future
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia)  Material Inventory architectural design
 Presentations to be
done by the
Students but
Lecture in a Story
Telling way shall be
done by the
Professor.
 Video
Presentations on
Asian Buildings

TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION

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Week 5 Focus on the learner

 Lecture and Give
To 1. Pridmore (2008) Shanghai
Examples on
 •East Asian Architecture (China, Japan, : the architecture of
Application
Week 6 and Korean Architecture) China's great urban center
 Material Inventory
2. Ching, Jarzombek,
 Presentations to be
Prakash (2011) A Global
done by the
History of Architecture
 Islamic Architecture and the Students but
3. Haddad (2014), A critical
Contemporary Buildings in Asia. Lecture in a Story history of contemporary
Telling way shall be architecture : 1960-2010
done by the 4. Unwin (2014), Analysing
Professor. architecture
 Video
Presentations on
Asian Buildings

Week 8 Focus on the learner

Review all the lectures from Day 1 for students to
to
 Lecture and
Week 9 Discussion
 Video Presentation
on how the
Material is being
sourced out
 Video Presentation
on how the
material is being
used on site
 Picture
Presentation on
Site Photos and
emphasize building
materials

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11. TEXTBOOK:
References:

1. N.A. (2009) An Asian spirit in contemporary design

2. Ching, Jarzombek, Prakash (2011) A Global History of Architecture
3. Pridmore (2008) Shanghai : the architecture of China's great urban center
4. Haddad (2014), A critical history of contemporary architecture : 1960-2010
5. Unwin (2014), Analysing architecture
6. Gharleghi (2012), Iran : past, present and future architectural design

12. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A. First Examination 10%
B. Second Examination 10%
C. Third Examination 10%
D. Final Examination 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C. Quizzes 10%
D. Research 15%
E. Oral recitation 10%
F. Assignments 5%
Total 100%

13. Policies and Guidelines

a. All are expected to adhere to the principles of academic integrity. Any violation constitutes a serious offense.
Examples of violations include cheating, plagiarism, altering scores/ grades, making false statement, fabricating
results in research and improper use of library resources.
b. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
c. A valid student identification card must always be worn inside the campus.
d. Valid examination permit is necessary in taking an examination. Policy on special applies.
e. Applicable “base Grading” policy shall be observed.
f. Questions coming from previous related course will be included in the final examination. Final examination is
also known as “Comprehensive Examination” and “Dean’s Test”.
g. Disclaimer; information contained in this syllabus may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed
appropriate by the instructor.

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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

NURVIN ZARY E. BUSTILLO CAMILO P. QUIBOD

Faculty, CAFAE BS Architecture, Program Head

Recommending approval: References reviewed by:

ILUMINADO D. QUINTO JR.

BRIGIDA E. BACANI
Dean, College of Architecture and Fine Arts
Head – LIC

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO, Ed. D

AVP, Leaning Innovation and Design

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