The goal is to understand the nature and purpose of architectural design and learn how the basic elements of architectural design and the interrelationships of function, form, structure, and spatial concepts affect design. Students will also learn about the impacts of architecture, socio-cultural context, and engineering technology to develop a comprehensive understanding of architectural design.
This is an introductory design course where students acquire basic knowledge of architectural fields such as architectural planning and design, structure, materials, and construction by creatively designing architectural structures with the theme of various structural forms of buildings before gaining more advanced and in-depth architectural expertise.
This course teaches the theories and practical skills necessary to create basic space designs with an understanding of the body and space by practicing three-dimensional shapes and conceptualization of three-dimensional space organization and organizing living spaces.
Students will learn how to express architectural images in a visual language to convey their concepts, and apply various methods of expression essential to understanding drawings. In addition, students will improve their drawing skills by practicing drawing actual buildings.
The goal is to understand the basic principles of order that underline two- and three-dimensional designs, especially the logical process of spatial organization within the framework of basic shapes, and learn how they are realized as three-dimensional architectural forms and spaces.
By understanding the fundamental theories of structure and the behavior of major structural systems, students will learn the impact and importance of structure on space and form in design.
Students will learn how to analyze the meaning of space, form, function, structure, and materials in architectural works, and develop their ability to comprehend the criticism of works through the process of analyzing the theories and works of actual architects.
By understanding the history of architecture of Korea and the forces that have shaped it, students will develop a critical eye for analyzing key concepts in architectural history, theory, and practice.
Students will learn expression and communication techniques to materialize and communicate architectural ideas, in addition to applying the principles of various media and information technologies essential to research in design projects.
In this course, students will examine the environmental characteristics of the site and apply them to the appropriate siting of buildings. They will also learn the process of proposing and concretizing appropriate concepts that can meet site conditions and program requirements.
Students will learn theories and principles of environmental context, basic concepts of visual, thermal, and acoustic environments, and methods of environmental control to create pleasant and comfortable conditions.
Students will gain an understanding of the composition of forces, moments, and equilibrium conditions associated with the basic structural elements and systems of a building and how they affect the interior and exterior of a building.
This course provides students with the ability to use computers according to the principles of geometry and modeling that are fundamental to design. This course covering geometric shapes and classical sculpture theory will help students develop the ability to utilize architectural information and design knowledge and to learn the basic uses of CAD programs as design tools.
Through an understanding of theories and works of world architectural history, students will develop the ability to understand the relationship of architecture to its historical, social, and technological contexts from a public and diachronic perspective as well as impacts on those aspects.
This course teaches about sustainability, universal design, and how the historical and cultural context of a site influences the spatial organization of architecture. It requires a team effort, with team members working collaboratively to complete a project.
Students will develop a basic understanding of the operation, performance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications systems, including environmental control systems related to buildings.
Students will learn 2D/3D modeling and rendering techniques using CAD software, as well as computer graphics presentation techniques. Students will learn to utilize computers throughout the design process by practicing with artists’ works and completing their own projects based on them.
This course goes over the major theories and works of Western modern architecture from the Industrial Revolution, and examines key discourses and issues in architecture and urban design.
By analyzing the relationship between society and architecture and between science/technology and architecture, students will be able to understand the purposes of architecture and how these purposes are realized and given meaning through architectural forms.
Students will be able to experience the systematic design process of rationally analyzing a design problem, writing a program, and then materializing it into a building. In particular, students will consider building materials, building systems, and disaster prevention systems related to the physical construction of buildings in their designs.
Students will gain an understanding of the type analysis and material analysis of various structural systems and develop the ability to compose and design simple structural systems.
This course provides an understanding of the physical properties of building materials and the process of building construction. Students will also acquire rigorous judgment skills and the ability to determine the appropriate properties and practical application of materials and construction methods in the design process.
Students will develop the ability to analyze new issues and trends in architecture and urban design by understanding the phenomena of change in contemporary society and the major theoretical discourses and works of contemporary architecture in the East and West.
Students will learn programming principles and methods to analyze programs, user needs, and spatial behavior related to architectural projects and apply them to the design process in a rational manner. Along with this, students will learn how to apply techniques and tools to process various information from analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Students will participate in the actual building process on site to learn how to apply theoretical design concepts and methods in practice.
In this course, students will devise a plan for expansion, renovation, or repair and create a design after familiarizing themselves with the physical and historical contexts of the site and surrounding buildings. In addition, they will select and apply appropriate disaster prevention systems inside and outside the building to provide a safe building environment for users.
Students will study the physical and environmental systems of relevant codes, regulations, and enforcement standards that affect architecture, and grasp the ethical and legal responsibilities of the architect for the safety and welfare of the public and the provisions of building codes related to design and construction.
Students will learn about the work planning, management, and control systems that ensure the best use of time and resources during a construction project.
In this course, students will recognize global environmental issues and the architect’s responsibility for sustainability with respect to the environment, and learn green design techniques that consider the renewability and ecological impact of the environment.
Students will be able to understand the basic principles of spatial organization in cities and architecture as they have developed over time based on history, and understand the relationship between discourse and practice in the organization of architectural space.
Students will create designs with sustainability and universal design in mind. They will also learn how to evaluate and select building materials and building systems and integrate them into the building design.
Students will learn the history, theory, principles, and design techniques underlying the formation of buildings, landscapes, and human settlements.
By understanding the ideas underlying architectural theories and works and their relationship with philosophy, literature, and science, students will be able to develop the ability to analyze and critique the topics that make up theoretical discourse and actual works.
Students will learn structural analysis of various structural systems and assessment of environmental systems. They will also be able to select and integrate appropriate structural systems into the design under given conditions by considering the characteristics of materials.
Students will learn the process of materializing architectural design concepts by designing and manufacturing furniture, appliances/apparatuses, architectural models, structural models, and life-size analogues based on an understanding of design theory, principles, and materials. The course combines theories of construction and fabrication with practical exercises utilizing tools.
This course is designed to expand the understanding of the actual work performed by providing students with an opportunity to partake in real-life projects in a design office to see the design process they’ve been working on in the studio come to life.
Students will systematically follow the process from the initial design stage to the completion of the project. For this purpose, a specific topic with a social need and cultural and historical context is selected, and a comprehensive program that includes a current situation analysis and design concepts is written. Students in this course will receive comprehensive training on to developing the concept and creating the final architectural form and space.
As an intermediate link between urban planning and architectural design, urban design deals with theories and case analysis related to the image and identity of cities, urban landscape planning, building complex planning, and the creation of physical environments of architectural groups and external spaces.
Students will learn the principles and techniques of remodeling techniques that maximize the architectural value of an existing building by renovation, alteration, repair, extension, and/or conversion, and understand the recycling sector, which is growing faster than the demand for new construction.
Students will study specialized areas of architectural practice with an understanding of value engineering, cost analysis, user needs assessment, and economic systems and methodologies involved in the planning and development of projects.
Students will come up with designs to reflect the realistic constraints imposed by building codes applied to architectural design. Students will develop the ability to create designs in consideration of economy and constructability, and create architectural drawings that can systematically show the entire design process.
Students will learn about the social function and role of the architect as a profession. They will also gain relevant knowledge to help them run a design office efficiently.
Students will learn to organize comprehensive topics in architectural theory and design through a process of literature review and actual research and surveys.
Students will pursue innovation in architectural design concepts dealing with real or virtual cities and environments, generating design concepts based on their perceptions and observations of material properties, facts, and concepts, and expressing and presenting them in a digital environment. They will be able to develop expressive capabilities using digital media without constraints, and to understand the possibilities of digital architecture through the complex utilization of tools.
Students will be able to understand the role of the architect in the design and construction phases of a project, construction oversight, and human relationships involved in a project.