Mutah University

Department of Architecture Engineering

Semester: Second Semester 2024/2025

Course Title: Architectural Design (6)
Course Code: 0409410
Course Prerequisite 0409400

Course Dr. Lara Alshawawreh

Instructor
Contact Email [email protected]
Office Hours Mon & Wed
09:30-10:30

Course Description

The urban and aesthetic dimensions are the focus of this design course. A real project will be
assigned to the students, so they learn the importance of considering the culture of the users and
their socio-economic status besides the geographic limitations of the location.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of urban and aesthetic dimensions in architectural
design, including spatial relationships, functional requirements, and interior design
principles, while integrating emerging digital technologies.
• Utilize digital tools, professional drafting, and advanced modeling techniques to document
and present interior design solutions and urban architectural projects effectively
• Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate urban and interior design projects, question
design solutions, and propose innovative ideas that address social, economic, and
environmental challenges
• Collaborate effectively in teams to design and implement urban and interior architectural
projects, allocating responsibilities and adhering to ethical and professional practices.
Methods of teaching
This course is given as a three-hour studio, twice a week. Each studio will have a different structure
depending on the process. The feedback will take the shape of a one-to-one. Theoretical lectures
will be given at the beginning of the studio whenever needed, to provide students with the
necessary conceptual information for the comprehension and completion of each project. Critiques
will be held in small groups or individually in front of the entire class to discuss each project's
process and final outcomes. Taking notes during lectures and critiques is recommended. The main
teaching and learning methods are as follow:
● Project-Based Learning
● Studio Critiques & Reviews
● Case studies and real-life examples.
● Lectures and Seminars
● Collaborative Learning

Expected Workload
Students will spend 6 hours per week in the studio and are expected to work 12-15 hours outside
of studio time to develop their own project. During the preparations for the final submissions, you
are expected to exceed that number of working hours.

Course Learning Assessment

Assessment Instrument Mark
First project submissions 15%

Warm-up and cool-down exercises 5%

In-studio work (development) 20%

sketch design 10%

Second project submissions 50%

Total 100%
Course Calendar

Week Class Project/ Activity Grades

Sun
- Introduction and Syllabus
23 Feb
Week 1 - Warm-up Exercise 3%
Tue
- Introduction of project 1
25 Feb
Sun Choice of cases and walk through
2 Mar video/s
Week 2
Tue
As-built interior drawings
4 Mar
Sun
Development
9 Mar
Week 3
Tue
Development
11 Mar
Sun
Development
16 Mar
Week 4 Final submission drawings and
Tue
walk through video of the design 15%
18 Mar
Introduction of Project 2
Sun Cool down exercise and case
2%
23 Mar studies
Week 5
Tue
Case Studies
25 Mar
Sun
30 Mar
Week 6 Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Tue
1 Apr
Sun Case studies submission & Site
7%
6 Apr Analysis
Week 7
Tue
Site Analysis
8 Apr
Sun
Site Analysis Submission 8%
13 Apr
Week 8
Tue Space Requirements and Design
15 Apr Decisions
 Week Class Project/ Activity Grades

Sun Final- Space Requirements and

20 Apr Design Decisions
Week 9
Tue
2D Drawings
22 Apr
Sun
2D Drawings
27 Apr
Week 10
Tue
2D Drawings
29 Apr
Sun
2D Drawings
4 May
Week 11
Tue
3D Drawings
6 May
Sun
3D Drawings
11 May
Week 12
Tue
3D Drawings
13 May
Sun
Sketch Design 10%
18 May
Week 13
Tue
Pre- Final 10%
20 May
Sun
Holiday
25 May
Week 14
Tue
Final Submission 25%
27 May

Course Policies
To be explained to the students at the first meeting:
• Class attendance: Students are expected to attend all studios due to the nature of the course
which adopts a cumulative learning process. Prior approval is required for class absence,
except for emergencies.
An absent student is responsible for obtaining notes and project assignments of the missed
studio from fellow students and is responsible for turning in such assignments when due.
Absence is not an excuse for not meeting an assignment’s due date.
• Tardy: Arriving late is not expected in studios, as it would affect the student’s
understanding of the topic, and therefore his project’s development.

• Class behavior:

- A student is expected to pay full attention to the tutor, respect his colleagues, and keep the
studio and his drawing table clean and tidy while on campus.

- Full attention should be kept during the classes as peer-to-peer learning is one of the major
learning tools in the studio.

- Only significant new work that contributes to, and moves forward, the general progress of
the work will be discussed. This does not include superficial changes, repeated works, or
merely verbal descriptions.

- Answering phone calls and texting are not allowed during studio time.

• Food and drinks: Snacks and drinks are not allowed inside the studio but are acceptable
during breaks and outside the room.

• Submissions and exams: Deadlines are strict. No late submissions are accepted beyond the
submission date unless in emergencies and with previous acceptance from the course tutor.
In these cases, the student shall submit within a week from the original submission date
with a 20% grade cut.

• Feedback: A student is expected to develop his project before and during each studio.
Failure to do that will result in lacking feedback and therefore a delay in his process, which
will affect his development grade.

• Cheating: Cheating in all its forms is not accepted and would result in an automatic zero
for the submission/exam and would be reported formally to investigate the case and decide
upon a suitable punishment according to the university regulations.

Best wishes ☺