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Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
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COLLEGE : CAFA DEPARTMENT : Architecture

COURSE CODE : HOA 223 COURSE TITLE : History of Architecture III
FACULTY : Ralph Intal
LECTURE HOURS: Three (3) hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
History of architecture that covers the development of architecture in different
regions of Asia.
The students should be able to:
a. Identify the effects of natural (geography, geology, and climate) and
human factors (society, politics, culture and religion) to the development of
Asian architecture.
b. Understand how Asian architects and builders developed methods and
techniques in building.
c. Identify the characteristics of architectural elements (wall, opening, roof,
column, ornament, and decorative patterns) and know why and how these
elements vary from different regions.
d. Be familiar with architectural terminologies used in different parts of Asia.
e. Be familiar with key architects, individuals and group of people that
influenced the growth of architecture in Asia.
f. Identify key events (wars, inventions of materials and development of
technology) in history and understand the effects of these occasions to the
advancement of Asian Architecture.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

Attributes of Ideal On Completion of the course, the student is
Graduate (AIG) expected to be able to do the following
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
Highly competent LO1. Equipping students with the ability and interest to
continue to enlarge their knowledge and understanding to
architectural history.

LO2. Apply and use architectural ideas, concepts and

theories learned from the subject to further enhance their
design solutions.

LO3. Cultivate skills for working in teams and groups, and

leading where appropriate.

Ethical professional LO4. Use the knowledge learned to develop and promote
architecture.

LO5. Encouraging a capacity to thrive in a globalised society

and economy, and an awareness of cultures beyond and
different to one's own

Service Oriented LO6. Use the knowledge gained to help in the activities and

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Contribute to country’s LO7. Nurturing a reflective awareness of ethical dimensions,

sustainable growth and and responsibilities to others, in work and everyday life.

development

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

Completed examination requirements supported by a compilation of various
sketches that demonstrates the students’ understanding of architectural history.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Rubrics 3 2 1 0 %
Understanding Exceptional Good Basic Lack 50%
and understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
Analysis theories and theories and theories and theories and
(Examination) analyzing analyzing analyzing analyzing
relationship of relationship of relationship of relationship of
different factors in different factors in different factors different factors in
the growth of the growth of in the growth of the growth of
architecture in architecture in architecture in architecture in
different parts of different parts of different parts of different parts of
Asia Asia Asia Asia

Effort and Work shows Work shows good Works shows Work shows a 30%
Participation exceptional effort, effort, planning minimal effort, lack of effort,
(Class planning and and pride. planning or pride. planning and
Discussion) pride. pride.
Participated in Participated in
Participated in all most class few class No participation in
class discussions. discussions. discussions. class discussion

Craftsmanship Work done with Work done with Work done with Work done with no 20%
Completion exceptional care good care and basic care and care or attention
(Drawing and attention to attention to detail attention to to detail and
assignment) detail and and neatness. neatness. neatness.
neatness.

TOTAL 100
%

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Group activities and submission of additional papers (essays, video reactions,
etc.) that will help in the evaluation of student learning.

GRADING SYSTEM:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Grade
Requirement Options Percentage
Definition / Parameters / Intent
Share
Quizzes 25% Evaluation of student learning gained during
the span of a specific topic.

Midterm 25% Evaluation of student learning gained during

the first half of the semester.

Finals 25% Evaluation of student learning gained during

the second half of the semester.

Recitation, Assignments, 15% Summary/notes/sketches/analyses that reflect

Essays and other similar the students’ understanding on the topics that
were discussed.

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Attendance, Work Ethics 10% Punctuality on submission of required projects,
active participation in class and proper conduct
during each session.

TOTAL 100%

LEARNING EPISODES:
Learning Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcomes
Briefing Mutual agreement to
Introduction to the course class rules and
1 requirements
Class requirements
Class consultation of rules
Course outline
Vision, Mission, Goals and
Objectives of University

2.0 – 9.0
ARCHITECTURE IN EAST ASIA
A. CHINESE ARCHITECTURE 1. Lecture
LO1 – LO7 2.0 – 3.0 - Discussion
1. Factors that influenced the
- Multi-media
development of architecture
Presentation
in China (PowerPoint and
2. Architectural elements video/s)
3. Building types 2. Recitation
4. Building standards and 3. Sketches and
illustrations of
methods of
architectural elements
construction and buildings
4. Analysis of
construction
techniques

LO1 – LO7 Class learning assessment 4.0 Short Quiz on Chinese

Architecture

B. JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE 1. Lecture

LO1 – LO7 4.0 – 5.0 - Discussion
1. Factors that influenced the
- Multi-media
development of architecture
Presentation
in Japan (PowerPoint and
2. Architectural elements video/s)
3. Building types 2. Recitation
4. Building standards and 3. Sketches and
illustrations of
methods of construction
architectural elements
and buildings
4. Analysis of
construction
techniques

LO1, LO2, Class learning assessment 6.0 Short Quiz on Japanese

Architecture

C. KOREAN ARCHITECTURE 1. Lecture

6.0 – 7.0 - Discussion
1. Factors that influenced the
- Multi-media
development of architecture
Presentation
LO1 – LO7 in Korea (PowerPoint and

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 2. Architectural elements video/s)
3. Building types 2. Recitation
3. Sketches and
4. Building standards and illustrations of
methods of construction architectural elements
and buildings
4. Analysis of
construction
techniques

LO1, LO2, Class learning assessment 8.0 Short Quiz on Korean

Architecture

MIDTERM
LO1, LO2, a. Chinese Architecture 9.0 MIDTERM
EXAMINATION
b. Japanese Architecture
c. Korean Architecture

10.0 –
ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH ASIA 12.0
D. ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA, 1. Lecture
LO1 – LO7 10.0 - Discussion
PAKISTAN AND SRI LANKA
- Multi-media
1. Factors that influenced the
Presentation
development of architecture (PowerPoint and
in South Asia video/s)
2. Architectural elements 2. Recitation
3. Building types 3. Sketches and
illustrations of
4. Building standards and
architectural elements
methods of construction and buildings
4. Analysis of
construction
techniques

E. NEPAL AND TIBET 1. Lecture

LO1 – LO7 11.0 - Discussion
1. Factors that influenced the
- Multi-media
development of architecture
Presentation
in South Asia (PowerPoint and
2. Architectural elements video/s)
3. Building types 2. Recitation
4. Building standards and 3. Sketches and
illustrations of
methods of construction
architectural elements
and buildings
4. Analysis of
construction
techniques

LO1, LO2, Class learning assessment 12.0 Short Quiz on Nepal and
Tibet Architecture

13.0 –
ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 18.0
F.ARCHITECTURE IN BURMA , 1. Lecture
LO1 – LO7 13.0 – - Discussion
INDONESIA, CAMBODIA,
15.0 - Multi-media
THAILAND, BRUNEI and
Presentation
VIETNAM (PowerPoint and
1. Factors that influenced the video/s)
development of architecture 2. Recitation
in Burma, Cambodia, 3. Sketches and
illustrations of
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 Thailand and Vietnam architectural elements
2. Architectural elements and buildings
4. Analysis of
3. Building types construction
4. Building standards and techniques
methods of construction
LO1, LO2, Class learning assessment 14.0 Short Quiz on Southeast
Asian Architecture

G. ARCHITECTURE IN 1. Lecture
LO1 – LO7 15.0 - Discussion
MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE
- Multi-media
1. Factors that influenced the
Presentation
development of architecture (PowerPoint and
in Malaysia and Singapore video/s)
2. Architectural elements 2. Recitation
3. Building types 3. Sketches and
illustrations of
4. Building standards and
architectural elements
methods of construction and buildings
4. Analysis of
construction
techniques

LO1, LO2, Class learning assessment 16.0 Short Quiz on Southeast

Asian Architecture

LO1, LO2, Submission of sketchbook 17.0

LO3,
LO1, LO2, FINALS 18.0 FINAL EXAMINATION

1. LECTURE DISCUSSION - Combines the lecture with short question

periods or a series of short question periods for students.
2. PRESENTATION – Combination of slide shows and video
presentations (video documentary of specific building examples and
history of a specific culture and style of architecture)
3. DEMONSTRATION – presentation of how different methods of
INSTRUCTIONAL constructions were done and how the materials were used and
METHODOLOGIES applied during a specific period of development.
4. INDEPENDENT STUDY – assignment of specific task that will be
done at home such as drawings/sketches and clippings.
5. RECITATION – oral examination that requires students to recite
what they have learned.
6. EXAMINATION –given to assess the level of learning of the students
through written tests with a variety of exam types such as drawing,
multiple choice, essay, identification and enumeration.

REFERENCES:
BOOKS
 A History of Architecture, Fletcher, Sir Banister
 History of Western Architecture, Klassen, Windand
 Architectural Character and The History Of Architecture, Salvan
 History of Architecture, Louisa Caroline Tuthill
 Chinese ArchitectureA Pictorial History, Liang Ssu-Ch’eng
 Introduction to Balinese Architecture, Julian Davison
 The Art of Japanese architecture, David and Michiko Young
 The Art and Architecture of Thailand, Hiram Woodward

ONLINE REFERENCES

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  Ancient Korean Architecture – Mark Cartwright
https://www.ancient.eu/Korean_Architecture/
 History af Architecture – Arch. Kevin Espina
http://www.birdvilleschools.net/cms/lib2/TX01000797/Centricity/Domain/4512/HistoryofArch.pdf
 Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia, From Angkor wat to East
Timor, Edited by Keat Gin
https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=QKgraWbb7yoC&pg=PA179&lpg=PA179&dq=history+of+
southeast+asian+architecture&source=bl&ots=3XwVO9bbYW&sig=Pkd3Kq8PUA1L4KYaaqpLAfbNzeI&hl=
en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjFya626dDRAhXGjpQKHXvGBfwQ6AEIczAS#v=onepage&q=history%20of%
20southeast%20asian%20architecture&f=false
 INDIAN ARCHITECTURE Module
http://www.nios.ac.in/media/documents/secichcour/english/ch.13.pdf

VIDEOS
 What the Ancients Knew- The Chinese (History Documentary)
 BBC: Secrets of the Forbidden City
 What the Ancients Knew- Japan (History Documentary)
 Korean Style – Architecture, One with Nature
 Korean Traditional Architecture – Bukchon Hanok Village
 What the Ancients Knew- India (History Documentary)
 Thailand, Malaysian & Vietnamese Architecture

CLASS POLICIES:
1. UNIFORM: Students should come to class wearing the prescribed university
uniform (which includes the ID). Those who are not in the proper uniform will
be marked absent.

2. ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be checked after a fifteen (15) minute

allowance. Those who will come after the roll call shall be marked absent,
though they are still allowed to attend the class. No student shall exceed six
(6) absences, otherwise CHED requirement shall be imposed- student shall
be dropped from the class roster.

3. REQUIREMENTS: In case of student’s absence and failure to submit an

assignment or plate, the student should be able to submit the requirement
within a week after the absence provided there is a valid reason. An excuse
letter from a parent (and a residence certificate) or a medical certificate (in
case of sickness) should be presented upon submission

4. CLASSROOM ETHICS: No student is allowed to leave the room during class

time to buy any required materials or conduct any business outside the
classroom. Silence and order should be maintained inside the classroom.

PREPARED BY: ENDORSED BY:

ARCH. RALPH INTAL ARCH. MA. TERESA V . GOPEZ

Dean, College of Architecture and Fine Arts

NOTED BY:

DR. ANTONIO L. DEL ROSARIO

VP, Academic Affairs
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