Course title
S08530002
Exchange Program with Sapienza University of Rome(A)

 YAMASHIRO Satoru

OTSUKA Akihiro
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Department of Architecture 6. 6．グローバルに活躍できるさまざまな能力を身につけ、自分の意見や提案、情報を相手に論理的に伝えることができると同時に、他者の考えを理解し尊重することができる
Department of Architecture 7. 7．課題の発見・解決のために自ら継続して学修・探求することができる
Department of Architecture 9. 9．チームの中で自分と他者の役割を理解し、互いの意思疎通を図りながらチームの目標のために行動することができる
Purpose of class
1. exchange classes with an overseas school (scheduled for Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy. The University of Rome) will be used to provide intensive practical training in architecture in English. The students will experience design, observation, and multi-species lectures in English to promote understanding of architecture in a foreign language. The course aims to develop a historical analysis of the target city, spatial understanding of major buildings, visits to design firms, and the development of new design (design and structural) guidelines.
2. Japanese students (about 10 students) will join the University of Rome to work on design assignments.
3. Through design of assignments, visits, and multiple lectures, the program will promote an international understanding of architecture. The theme of disaster and architecture between Japan and Italy, two countries with different backgrounds but with the commonality of being earthquake-prone countries, will be taken up to develop new design skills.
A is for receiving and B is for sending.
Course description
Exchange classes with an overseas school (scheduled for Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy. The University of Rome) will be used to provide intensive practical training in architecture in English. Students will experience design, observation, and multi-species lectures in English to promote understanding of architecture in a foreign language. Students will analyze the city historically, understand the spaces of major buildings, visit design firms, and develop new design (design and structural) guidelines. Students will be required to pass an English conversation test, and only those who pass will be eligible to take the course. Japanese students (approximately 10) will join the University of Rome to work on design assignments. Through design, observation, and multiple lectures, the course will promote an understanding of international architecture. The theme of disaster and architecture between Japan and Italy, two countries with different backgrounds but with the commonality of being earthquake-prone countries, will be taken up to develop new design skills.
A is for receiving and B is for sending.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to research basic information on the area to be planned and summarize it in a report in English.
  2. To be able to conduct fieldwork to organize findings and explain regional characteristics.
  3. To be able to gather and discuss materials in English for proposal preparation.
  4. To be able to compile and present deliverables in English.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Survey Report Presentation Total.
1. 10% 10%
2. 10% 10%
3. 10% 30% 40%
4. 40% 40%
Total. 30% 70% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation will be based on the final design work (drawings and models), presentation, and jury evaluation. The maximum score is 100 points, and 60 points or more is considered passing. 60 points or more is the average score for each achievement objective, and is defined as the degree to which the student is able to understand and implement the contents with guidance.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Urban historical analysis of the site visited. Understanding of the building to be planned. Pre-survey analysis of the sites visited 240minutes
2. Submission and discussion of design proposals. Inspection of the city concerned Case study of the building to be planned 240minutes
3. Revision of design assignments. Visits to design firms, etc. Case study of the building to be planned 180minutes
4. Lecture on project design theory. Visits to design firms, etc. Survey of project design case studies 180minutes
5. Research on the site for the design assignment Analysis of site survey results 180minutes
6. Research on the site for the design assignment Preparation of layout, etc. based on site survey 180minutes
7. Design Exercise (Design Studio Work) Preparation of layout, etc. based on site survey 180minutes
8. Design Exercise (Design Studio Work) Creation of design drawings and sketches 180minutes
9. Design Exercise (Design Studio Work) Creation of design drawings and sketches 180minutes
10. Interim presentation and discussion Creation of design drawings and sketches 180minutes
11. Finishing design assignments ＜Design Studio Work＞. Creation of perspective and models of design drawings 180minutes
12. Finishing design assignments ＜Design Studio Work＞. Creation of perspective and models of design drawings 180minutes
13. Finishing design assignments ＜Design Studio Work＞. Creation of perspective and models of design drawings 180minutes
14. Final presentation review (Julie) and critique Organize proposal drawings 200minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Materials related to the assignment will be presented in clas
Prerequisites
Courses on architectural design and English for architecture are recommended.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Thursday around 12:00 pm. Contact by email.
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Faculty members with practical experience in architectural design, including public buildings, provide instruction in architectural design.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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