CIRC Tracks Core Competencies

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DLS-CSB-SDA

ARCHITECTURE



Upon completion of the BS Architecture Program, the graduates are

expected to be:

Trailblazing architects with crit ical understanding and knowledge of

contemporary and evolving local & global issues and industry trends

towards sustainable environment, climate change, and livable

communities.

Equipped with innovative design and communication skills,

technological competence and entrepreneurial acumen vital towards a

globally- competit ive practice.

Conscientious and ethical Registered and Licensed professionals w ho

are socially and culturally responsive to heritage preservation and

global development.

Forerunners in Architectural Research and Development inculcating

Benildean core values.

ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM GOALS



Architectural Design & Theory

Building Sciences

History of Architecture

Visual CommunicationsPlanning & Professional Practice

ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

SUBJECT TRACKS



ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN &

THEORY TRACKS



Core Competency #1: LOGICAL ARGUMENTATION

Definition: Fostering the independent and critical thinking

abilities of the students by evaluating aesthetic values within

frames of interests and needs of a society.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the program, the

student shall be able to:

1. develop dialectics.

2. propagate and conclude dialectics.

3. comprehend and utilize the critical methods for analyzing design

concepts for local and national development.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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Core Competency 2 : THEORY DEVELOPMENT

Definition: Ability to develop a body of knowledge of design

that is anchored on a specific way of thinking.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the program, thestudent shall be able to:

1. (apply their own interpretation of various design theories and

general ideologies in their Design outputs) remember and

understand various design theories and general ideologies.

2. develop theses that propose something new, debunk an existing

theory, amend an accepted theory or unifies a fragmented theory.


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Core Competency #3: TECHNICAL DESIGN & SPACE PLANNING

Definition: Ability to design working structures of various

typologies in a c lear, complete and ergonomic composition

that responds to stakeholders and environment.



1. program and organize exterior and interior spaces for activities and

circulation.

2. Integrate and adapt engineering concepts & systems.

3. apply appropriate material science and building technology.


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Core Competency #4: AESTHETIC DESIGN

Definition: Ability to design architecture that is able to elicit

partial or the ful l spectrum of human response according to

the specified intention.



1. communicate the design Intentvividly.

2. establish congruent design concepts.

3. interrelate the general and detailed Tectonic Management.


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Core Competency #5: CREATIVITY

Definition: Create and Innovate design ideas.



1. execute the different elements and principles of design for

pragmatic and experimental applications.


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BUILDING SCIENCE

TRACK



Core Competency #1: CRITICAL THINKING

Definition: Identification and analysis of the various

architectural and engineering building materials, components

and systems with their respective functions.



1. distinguish the features and limitations among building

components and systems.

2. interpret existing building systems.

3. recommend appropriate building materials, components and

systems respective of a building typology.

4. generate structural conceptualization and principles of different

building typology.

BUILDING SCIENCE TRACK



Core Competency #2: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Definition: The ability to proficiently prepare & translate

working drawings and specifications.


1. compose comprehensive working drawings complying with local &

international A&E (Architectural & Engineering) conventions.

2. write Architectural specifications and review Engineering and Allied

services specifications.

3. identify the most efficient way to fabricate, install, and assemble

various building systems.




Core Competency #3: QUANTITY SURVEYING AND COST

ESTIMATES

Definition: The ability to demonstrate mastery on

quantification and preparation of BOM (bill of materials)



1. produce quantity estimate based from architectural and

engineering drawings.

2. prepare a cost estimate of market-based materials.

3. evaluate quantity versus cost estimates.




HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE

TRACK



Core Competency #1: KNOWLEDGE IN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY

Definition: The abil ity to establish Architectural periods through

timeline and chronological events (Western, Asian and Philippine

cultures).



1. identify key factors of society, culture and civilization that affect the

development of architecture through history.

2. demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the arch itectures of

major civilizations.

3. identify and recognize key personalities that were impor tant to the

development of Architecture.

4. demonstrate a knowledge of the vocabulary of historical terms.

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE TRACK



Core Competency #2: COMPREHENSION OF ARCHITECTURAL

HISTORY

Definition: In depth understanding of the role of socio -cultural,

religious, historical, geographical, geological, and technological

factors in the development of architecture.


1. describe and explain the factors (socio -cultural, religious, historical ,

geographical, geological, and technological, etc.), that affect the

development of architecture through the ages.

2. distinguish and identify the characteristics of the architecture of a

specific culture through plans, elevations, sections, ornamentations,

materials, structural systems, design and construction details, etc. and

be able to explain these as manifestations of affective factors in the

development of architecture.




Core Competency #3: CRITICAL THINKING

Definition: The ability to dif ferentiate Architectural Period

styles


1. analyze and critique the interrelation between each type of

architecture and how it influenced the subsequent and neighboring

cultures.

2. analyze and critique the effects of history and civilization of a

culture on their architecture




Core Competency #4: ADAPTABILITY

Definition: The ability to theorize on the application of

historical design to contemporary architecture.


1. ability to determine positions in taste and aesthetics in their study

of historical architecture.

2. recognize the role of the evolution of architecture to contemporary

practice including the science of architectural technologies.

3. generate new ideas, approaches, systems and solutions to

contemporary design based on historical antecedents.




Core Competency #5: CULTURAL UNDER STANDING &

ACCEPTANCE

Definition: The abil ity to recognize and appreciate the

commonalities of humanity through the study of architectural

history in accordance with the La Sall ian and Benildean Core

Values of inclusion and innovation.



1. understand, accept and appreciate the cultural similarities and

differences of world cultures through the study of their architecture.

2. recognize the need for the preservation, restoration and conservation

of the built heritage architecture of all world cultures.

3. strategize on preservation, restoration and conservation of the built

heritage architecture of all world cultures.




PLANNING &

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

TRACK



Core Competency #1: PLANNING SKILLS

Definition: Ability to apply planning concepts and theories to

the needs of various project scales & complexities.


1. identify and explain various planning concepts and theories and

relate to contemporary issues and trends.

2. critically analyze the needs of the stakeholders and conditions of

the site.

3. formulate a vision/concept and alternative solutions that would

best meet the needs/vision of the stakeholders and the

characteristics of the site and consistent with planning laws.

4. evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the best alternative.

PLANPLANNING & PROFESSIONAL

PRACTICE TRACK



Core Competency #2: COMMUNICATION SK ILLS

Definition: Ability to present the planning proposal visually,

orally, and technically.


1. facilitate a visioning/participatory planning workshop with

stakeholders/group mates.

2. discuss proposed planning schemes orally and visually using

industry-appropriate medium.

3. write and illustrate a planning report/presentation.

PLANNING & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

TRACK



Core Competency #3: Environmentally- and Socio-culturally

responsive

Definition: Ability to be aware, sensitive to, and respond to

socio-cultural and environmentally-related issues.



1. formulate planning schemes that address environmentally-related

issues (e.g. sustainable land use, transport, etc).

2. propose planning schemes that address socio -cultural issues (e.g.

Filipino values; balance stakeholders advocacies).

3. create innovative planning schemes that would lead to a pedestrian-

oriented, walkable, livable city and visually appealing city.


TRACK



Core Competency #4: Statutory Focus

Definition: Ability to identify and explain existing laws and

regulations.


1. identify and explain the various provisions of RA 9266 and

Architects’ Code of Ethical Conduct as applied to the pract ice of

Architecture & allied Professions.

2. identify and explain the var ious provisions of existing Governmental

laws, regulations and codes relat ive to the practice of Architecture

& allied Professions.


TRACK



Core Competency #5: Global & Industry Awareness

Definition: Ability to understand and relate contemporary and

evolving global issues and industry trends to the practice of

Architecture & Allied Professions.



1. identify and explain contemporary and evolving global issues and

industry trends.

2. analyze and evaluate the impact of contemporary and evolving

global issues and industry trends to the practice of Architecture and

Allied Professions.


TRACK



Core Competency #6: Scenario Application/ Synthesis

Definition: Apply various pertinent laws and regulations to the

practice of Architecture & Allied Professions.


1. apply various pertinent laws and regulations to the practice of

Architecture & Allied Professions depending on the needs of the

particular project/scenario.


TRACK



Core Competency #7: Business Intuition

Definition: Apply business-related skills for the financial

viability in their practice of architecture.


1. identify and explain the various types of Architectural practice and

evaluate the type of practice most suited to them based on their

personal strengths and weaknesses.

2. set up, market, and operate their respective Architectural

Practice/Service.


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Core Competency #8: Professional Ethics

Definition: Ability to make ethical and professional

judgments based on a set of ethical criteria.


1. evaluate and Determine appropriate actions in real-life scenarios in

the light of the Code of Ethical Conduct.

2. take part in the building up of the profession.


TRACK



Core Competency #9: ORGANIZATIONAL & MANAGERIAL

SKILLS

Definition: The ability to manage the 4M’s Money, Manpower,

Machines, Methodology) in the D&C Industry .



1. effectively develop proper project scheduling.

2. have the ability to cooperate & collaborate with industry

practitioners.

3. employ effective financial management & basic accounting skills.


TRACK



VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

TRACK



Core Competency #1: Visual Vocabulary Adeptness

Definition: Effectively translate design ideas using visual

outputs to communicate design perceptions and ideas


1. acquire a polished and strong visual vocabulary that leads to faster

generation and strong design ideas.

2. execute quality level visual outputs by reference of actual

examples, good procedures of drawing craftsmanship, and

researching correct technical references.

3. presents oneself clearly, articulately and relates design ideas for

anyone’s full comprehension of a design with a compilation of a

personalized portfolio.

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS TRACK



Core Competency #2: VERSATILITY

Definition: To be creatively and ef fectively flexible in the use

of any medium necessary to express Design Ideas


1. discern what illustration methods needed that correspond to the

various design stages by research, diligent execution, and critique.

2. master both traditional and contemporary methods in both two

dimensional and three dimensional drawings and models through

constant usage on architectural design submissions.

3. independently improve how to execute persuasive drawings and

effective layouts by research, diligent execution and critique.

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS TRACK

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