D E S I G N
7
FALL 2 0 0 0
INTERNET STUDIO 2000
Professor: Alfredo Andia
VH 240
T-TH 2.00 to 4:45 PM
T. 348.6703
COURSE SYLLABUS
Description
This studio will be conducted
in two innovative modes of teaching design: 1. The “Internet Studio”
(istudio) or Virtual Design Studio (VDS); 2. “Half and Half initiative
at FIU. In simple words “istudios” are architectural design
workshops that connects remote participants using digital communication
technologies. “Istudios” explore the asynchronous and synchronous
techniques in design collaboration, in which different participants and
large groups of reviewers from around the world can participate.

Second, this studio has been
selected to be part of the FIU “Half and Half” initiative, a pioneering
effort in distance education at FIU. The goal of the initiative is
to teach half of the course online. Under this mode we will attempt
after the third week of the semester to conduct only one weekly session
in campus and maintain the rest of the communication over the Internet.
This studio focuses on the
architectural design of a project of more than 50,000 square feet.
The main purpose of Design 7 is to be an exploratory design studio, a studio
that allows students to explore design skills, new production processes
and technology. The specific program of the studio subject is been
defined with the other participant Universities in Buenos Aires, London,
Berlin, Miami and Santiago.
Co- and Prerequisite
- A Good understanding of
CAD and imaging software, and very good disposition to work with new digital
technologies will be required for A. Andia's section of Design 7.
- In order to improve
digital skills students in this studio will be encouraged to enroll to
the Computer Practice course (Prof. Kevin Smith) in the first week of class.
- Students entering
Design 7 must have taken and passed Design 6 with a grade of C or better.
- Please e-mail the
instructor in you have problems meeting these requirements: alfredoandia@yahoo.com
Meeting Times
T-TH 2.00 to 4.45 PM.
There will be joint sessions with the school of architecture participating
in the Internet Studio 2000. It is expected that students can attend
to those pre-arranged meetings on Thursday morning of every 4 or 6 weeks.
Course Evaluation
Students will be evaluated
upon performance in the projects. While a satisfactory grade in the course
may be attained by the completion of all work required to the satisfaction
of the professor, individual initiative and investigation of design and
research issues that extend beyond the basic requirements are strongly
encouraged.
Mid Term: 35 % of Final
Grade (Mid Term 25 % + Pre-Mid Term evaluation 10 %)
Final Exam: 65 % of Final
Grade (Final Exam 50 % + Pre-Final evaluation 15 %)
Grades
94-100= A 87-89= B+ 80-83=
B- 74-76= C 67-69= D+ 60-63= D-
90-93= A- 84-86= B 77-79=
C+ 70-73= C- 64-66= D 0-59= F
Class Standards
Attendance and class participation
are required at all class meetings (see Course Schedule). Four (4) unexcused
absences automatically result in a failing grade for the course. In the
event that you miss a class, you are responsible for all material covered.
No late work will be accepted. Being absent at a final review will
result in a failing grade.
Student Work
The School of Architecture
reserves the right to retain any and all student work for the purpose of
record, exhibition and instruction. All students are encouraged to
photograph and/or copy all work for personal records prior to submittal
to instructor.
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