COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AT ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 599	D	4	0	0	0	0	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Assoc.Prof.Dr. Odeta Manahasa odurmishi@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. Odeta Manahasa odurmishi@epoka.edu.al , Friday, 10:00-11:00
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Manjola Logli mlogli@epoka.edu.al
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Master of Science in Architecture
Classroom and Meeting Time:	A-109
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:
Course Description:	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AT ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO offers students practical insights into the professional practice of architecture within a studio setting. The main objective of this course is to make students able to attend and professionally benefit from an architectural studio atmosphere. The student is expected to fully engage with the practice of a professional studio and get enough experience to be prepared for the after-graduation period.
Course Objectives:	Students acquire the basic hands-on experience on how an office works from the initial sketches to the working drawings of a building. Division of labor in the development of projects, interaction with other engineering disciplines, different model making and drawing tools/ methods and content of information in these documents, procedures related to the legal aspects are amongst the issues to be covered during the ARCH 599 professional practice.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Labor division in the development of a project
2	Model making, drawing tools and methods
3	Procedures related to the legal aspects of a project application
4	Experience in terms of interacting with professionals from other disciplines
5	Participating in different phases of project development

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
2	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
3	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
4	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
5	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
6	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
7	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
8	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
9	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
10	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
11	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
12	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
13	up to the individual summer practice process of the student
14	up to the individual summer practice process of the student

Prerequisite(s):	NA
Textbook(s):	NA
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:	NA
Computer Usage:	NA
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understanding the work-flow happening in a professional architecture studio
2	Understanding the role assignments and their main duties
3	Understanding the state of the architect in the Construction Industry and his relation with other expertizes
4	Understanding the main documents that are used during all phases of a project production process
5	Combining the theoretical knowledge gained at school with real professional experiences

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Master of Science in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	5
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Other	1	100
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	8	128
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)			0
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	22	22
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

During this course students gained valuable insights and practical knowledge. It served to enhance students' skills and deepen their understanding.