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SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ARTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

COURSE CODE : ARSERCH

COURSE TITLE : Directed Preparatory Research for Architecture and Architectural Thesis
COURSE CREDIT : 3 Units
PRE-REQUISITE(S) : Architectural Design 5
PRE-REQUISITE TO : ARCDES9
TYPE OF COURSE : Major

FACULTY :
SCHEDULE :
CONSULTATION HOURS : 3 hours

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

ARSERCH is a Research course, preparatory for architectural thesis; directed towards the preparation of a Thesis Research Proposal
using different quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Its components include the production of thesis proposals,
methodological frameworks directed by each proposal and documentation requirements for the exploration and acquisition of data
needed for the Architectural Thesis Research and Project.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

ARSERCH aims to help students acquire basic research skills and understand the research process applied for architecture. Students
will learn how to apply workable research methods and tools, and develop an effective research methodology in solving design
problems. Students will also acquire skills in developing frameworks for each intended topic of the research proposal. The course will
include discussions on how important research in architecture is both in the macro and micro level of a project. This involves
explorations of the issues, societal problems and

At the end of the term, the students are expected to be able to:
a. Write three (3) research proposals with
b. Apply workable research methods and procedures.
c. Acquire basic research skills for architecture.
d. Obtain a broader framework upon which the requirements and implications of specific research projects are foreseen.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Week Topics Lesson Outcomes
1 Basic Class Orientation 1. Know the course
Course Orientation requirements for the term.
Course Objectives 2. Know the Basic
Course Requirements Nomenclature, Scope and
Learning Objectives General Background of
Grading System doing Research.
Course Materials and Tools 3. Orient the students with the
Requirements parameters of Architectural
Course Submittals Research and Research
House Rules Methodology.
2 What is Research? 1. Know the range of
definitions of reseach for
different disciplines (e.g.,
science, humanities,
medicine, sociology,
anthropology, etc.).
2. Understand and create
individual frameworks for
the topic/s of interest.
3. Understand the value of
research for architecture.
4. Creation of database for
architectural research.
3 Review of Related 1. Understand and collect
Literature varied interdisciplinary and
intradisciplinary
Instructional Strategies
Assessment
/ Methods
Discussions Facilitated Discussion
Diagnostic Exercises
Short Lecture:
Introduction to Research and
Research Methods for
Architecture
Lecture & Workshop: Submittals:
Research Topic & Diagram Group and individual
Finding Resources topic proposals
Exercises: Initial Bibliography (15
Groupwork: Create several scholarly books,
groups according to topic/s of articles, essays or
interest and discuss different journals)
ways of collaborating, to
develop several sub-topics that
can be individually developed by
each member.
Create an initial bibliographic
survey of chosen topics (inter-
disciplinary).
Lecture & Workshop: Submittals:
Literature Review Bibliographic
Annotations

4 Qualitative Research &
Correlation
5 Quantitative Research &
Interpretation
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(architecture and allied Writing syntax review (writing (Individual submission,
disciplines) literature for research) contextualized within
related to Citations review (APA vs. MLA vs. the group’s topic)
2. Write annotations to the Chicago)
collected resources and
understand the value of
citiations.
1. Be capable of Lecture & Workshop: Submission:
operationalizing research Research Methodology Preliminary
methods required in Final Literature
collecting qualitative data Readings on ethnographic Review
(e.g., fieldwork research, discussed in class.
ethnographic data, design Class Exercise:
charrettes, focused group Research Activities
discussions, surveys, Agenda and
interviews, etc.). Timeframe.
2. Understand the importance
of qualitative data in the
context of architectural
research and project.
3. Understand the theoretical
discourses and able to
interpret them within the
context of architecture.
1. Be capable of Lecture: Submission:
operationalizing research Research Methodology Writing Final Research
methods required in Methodology
collecting quantitative data Final Research
(e.g., “hard” science Activities Agenda,
experiments, statistics, Logistics, and Budget.
computational data etc.).
2. Understand the importance
of quantitative data in the
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3. Understand the different
4.
6 Logical Argumentation, 1. Learn the different writing
Simulation & Case Study
Methods
Sample Directed Topics for
Research: 2. Learn how to use History,
Design Research for
Community Rehabilitation
Neighborhood Research for
Condominium Residential
and high-density Housing
Facilities
Cultural and Technical
Research for Cultural
Facilities
Technical Research for the
Building Sciences
Research for Heritage
Conservation, Technical
Planning and Design
Design Research for
Exploratory Architectural
Design
Research for Building
Materials
Research for Architectural
Theory and Criticism
context of architectural
research and project.
scientific and computational
methods of experimentation
and able to interpret them
within the context of
architecture.
In-class Readings and Submissions:
styles for logical Discussions: Draft Essays (2,000
argumentation and for words) on any of the
discourse writing. History, Theory and Criticism following:
Project Case Studies - Thesis Statements
Theory, Criticism discourse, on Contemporary
as well Project Case Studies Issues
in the writing of Proposals. - Manifesto
- Advocacies for
Architecture
- Case Project
Report
- Exegesis on
Architectural
Theory

7 Proposal Presentation
8 Research Design and
Framework
9 Sampling Design and Data
Collection Methods
10 Data Collection Activities
11 Data Processing and
Tabulation
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1. Learn skills in MIDTERM EXAM WEEK: Presentation of
communicative presentation Jury-based Critique Research
of, as well as in Proposals to a
argumentation for Research Panel
proposals.
2. Learn behavioral skills for Submission of Draft
Critiques. Research
Proposals
1. Learn how to write the long Lecture: Class participation.
and short forms of the Data Gathering
Framework and Research
Design.
2. Create logistical plans for
research activities and data
gathering.
1. Learn how to critique and Discussions: Submission:
improve sample research Class critiques of several Data Gathering Forms
designs. Research Proposals and Designs.
2. Create research forms for
documentation. Creation/Writing of sample data
gathering documentation and
templates.
1. Learn skills necessary in Off-campus Fieldwork: Submission:
fieldwork research. Interviews Fieldwork Progress
2. Learn skills in field Observations Report
documentation. Documentation Journal Writing
3. Learn ethnographic research Daily Consolodiation of
principles. Observations
1. Learn the Skills of Consultations Submission: Data
consolidating data acquired Analysis
into a knowledge database.
2. Learn how to process data
collected using
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computational tabulation
and prose writing.
3. Learn to reconfigure the
data to be consolidated
within the general
framework.

12 Technical Topics: Basic
Statistics, Data Analysis and
Interpretation
1. Learn skills from other
topics (technical) of
research.
2. Understand technical
nomenclature from the
specialized topics.
Discussion of Special Topics Presentations of Final
Draft of the three
Writing Research Proposals to
the Mentor.

13 Research Proposal Writing Finalize Writing of Proposals Consultations about Research Submission:
Proposal Writing Three Research
Proposal Topics
(condensed, 3-5
pages)

14 Final Research Presentation Jury Presentation Skills Critique/ Arserch Revalida Crits Defense
to
Research Board & Jury

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES:

ARSEARCH is a lecture, seminar, workshop, research and project based subject. Lectures shall be held weekly on the directed and
advanced topics in architectural research. Writing the draft of thesis proposal is the major component of this course. Consultation with
the thesis adviser, preliminary researches and submission of research works will also be used as bases for assessment. Class attendance
and participation will be an integral part of the final grade evaluation.

The course requires the following collaterals::

a. Preliminary research papers
b. Submission of thesis topic proposal documents
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c. Consultation with thesis adviser(s)
d. Class exercises and group assignments
e. Final submission and presentation of research and thesis draft

REQUIREMENTS:

- Annotated General Bibliography

- Related Architectural Project Case Reports
- Research Methodology Paper and Reseach Data Collection Report
- Proposal Writing Consultations and Reports
- Three (3) Brief Thesis Proposals

INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Accomodations are available for learners with disclosed disability. Should you have a disability and need accommodations to fully
participate in this class, you may get in touch with the Center for Inclusive Education (CIE) through telephone (2305100 local 3701 or
3702) or email (cie@benilde.edu.ph). You may also visit CIE at SDA Room 309.

GRADING SYSTEM:

- Class Standing ( Attendance & Participation in discussions ) 10%

- Class Participation (Reporting, Research Contribution, etc.) 30%
- Submission of Lit Review, Data Gathering & Analysis 30%
- Submission of Proposal & Final Research 30%
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100%
- Final Card Grade = 40% Midterm + 60% Finals Grades

STUDY MATERIALS:
a. Lecture Notebook
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b. Research Journals
c. Technical Data Notes
d. Laptop
e. Drafting Materials

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- Research Method, Consuelo G. Sevilla Ed.D., Jesus A. Ochave
- Research & Thesis Writing, Jose Arias Ade
- Architectural Research Methods

2016
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2015
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2013
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Ar. HARRY JOSEPH F. SERRANO Ar. MARIA CYNTHIA Y. FUNK Ar. DOTTIE ASELA D. DOMINGO
Program Chairperson – Architecture Associate Dean – Environment Studies Cluster Dean
School of Design and Arts School of Design and Arts School of Design and Arts
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