Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bacolor, Pampanga

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE : HISTORY 313

COURSE TITLE : HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE

COURSE CREDITS : THREE (3) UNITS

TEACHING HOURS : THREE (3) HOURS LECTURE
PRE-REQUISITE : HISTORY 223

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Architectural manifestation of civilization and thoughts during the era of western dominance towards post modernism

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To understand the evolution of architecture from the Romanesque period to the postmodern times
2. To Distinguish an architectural style from another
3. Make a comparative analysis of the architectural styles during the periods covered.

III. LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

TIME FRAME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE LEARNING CONTENT STRATEGIES CRITERIA SUGGESTED EVALUATION REMARKS
REFERENCES
WEEK 1 & 2 1. To bring in the Introduction of Gothic Knowledge Criteria for  Sir Banister Quizzes,
development of Architecture; Beginning of Comprehensive, Assigned Research Fletcher’s “A History Assignment
Gothic Architecture the Architectural style from Discussion, as assignment of Architecture” 20th
based from its Cultural, Political & Assignment - See VI Edition, edited by
predecessors, its Geographical factors. Dan Cruickshank,
conceptualization, Chapter 14: Gothic
and how it derived to  Francis D. K. Ching
the development of “A Visual Dictionary
succeeding styles. in Architecture” 2nd
Edition
 2. To familiarized students  Additional Info.
from different Terms on From Wikipedia
Gothic architecture.
e.g. Gargoyles, etc.
3. To bring up the
Importance of the
Topic on Church &
Heritage sense of
Architecture
WEEK 3, & 4 1. To engage in the French Gothic Architecture: Knowledge Criteria for  Sir Banister Quizzes, Activities
Architectural Sequence of French Gothic Comprehensive, Assigned Drawing Fletcher’s “A History
Character & Styles Discussion as assignment of Architecture” 20th
progression of Gothic - See VI Edition, edited by
Style on its birthplace Dan Cruickshank,
on France France:
2. To study differences & Architectural
similarities of French Character pg. 425-
Gothic Structures 452
3. To introduce further  Francis D. K. Ching
the conceptualization, “A Visual Dictionary
ideas & building in Architecture” 2nd
methods used on Edition for
structures built during Additional
the said era. reference
WEEK 5 & 6 1. To deal with English Gothic Architecture: Knowledge  Sir Banister Quizzes
Architectural Sequence of English Gothic Comprehensive, Fletcher’s “A History
Character & Styles Discussion of Architecture” 20th
progression of Gothic Edition, edited by
Style as it was Dan Cruickshank,
adopted on British British Isles:
Isles. Architectural
2. To study differences & Character pg. 453-
similarities of English 490
Gothic Structures and  Additional Info.
how it was adopted From Wikipedia
from France
WEEK 7 & 8 1. To learn how Gothic Gothic Architecture in Knowledge  Sir Banister Quizzes
Style spread out on Central Europe: from Comprehensive, Fletcher’s “A History
Central Europe and Germany, Italy, the Discussion of Architecture” 20th
 what is their Netherlands, Spain & Edition, edited by
significance on those Portugal Dan Cruickshank,
countries Germany, Low
2. To engage in the Countries, Spain &
Architectural Portugal:
Character & Architectural
progression of Gothic Character pg. 491-
Style, and to study 557
different Gothic  Additional Info.
structures emerged on From Wikipedia
said region.
WEEK 9 MID TERM EXAM
WEEK 10 1. To study the Introduction on the Criteria for  Sir Banister Quizzes,
development of Architecture of the Assigned Drawing Fletcher’s “A History Assignment
Renaissance Renaissance and Post- as assignment of Architecture” 20th
Architecture based Renaissance; Emergence of - See VI Edition, edited by
from forerunner styles, the Architectural style Dan Cruickshank,
conceptualization, based from Cultural, Chapter 28
and how its usher to Political & Geographical Renaissance
the development of factors. Background: pg.
succeeding styles. 805-840
2. To familiarized students  Francis D. K. Ching
from different Terms “A Visual Dictionary
and changes on in Architecture” 2nd
Renaissance Edition for
architecture from its Additional
predecessors. reference
3. To bring up the  Additional Info.
Importance of the From Wikipedia &
Topic as Significant to other sites
the profession of
Architecture
WEEK 11 & 12 1. To engage in the Renaissance Architecture in Criteria for  Sir Banister Quizzes,
Architectural Italy: Sequence & Assigned Research Fletcher’s “A History Assignment
Character & Characteristics of as assignment of Architecture” 20th
development of Renaissance from Early & - See VI Edition, edited by
Renaissance Style on High Renaissance, Dan Cruickshank,
Italy Mannerism, Baroque, Chapter 29
 2. To study differences, Rococo, & Neo Classical in Renaissance in
sequence & similarities Italy. ITALY: pg. 841-921
of different Structures  Ancillary Info. From
which applied Wikipedia & other
Renaissance styles sites
3. To introduce further
the conceptualization,
ideas & building
methods used on
structures built during
the said era.
WEEK 13 1. To engage in the Renaissance Architecture in  Sir Banister Quizzes
Architectural France, Spain & Portugal: Fletcher’s “A History
Character & Sequence & Characteristics of Architecture” 20th
development of of Renaissance from French Edition, edited by
Renaissance Style on Renaissance, Classical Dan Cruickshank,
France, Spain & Period, Rococo, & Neo- Chapter 30
Portugal Classical Renaissance in
2. To study differences, France, Spain &
sequence & similarities Portugal: pg. 922-
of different Structures 974
which applied  Ancillary Info. from
Renaissance styles Wikipedia & other
3. To introduce further sites
the conceptualization,
ideas & building
methods used on
structures built during
the said era.
WEEK 14 1. To engage in the Renaissance Architecture in  Sir Banister Quizzes
Architectural Austria, Germany & Central Fletcher’s “A History
Character & Europe: Sequence & of Architecture” 20th
development of Characteristics of Edition, edited by
Renaissance Style on Renaissance from Dan Cruickshank,
France, Spain & Renaissance, Baroque, Chapter 31
Portugal Rococo, & Neo-Classicism Renaissance in
2. To study differences, Austria, Germany &
sequence, similarities, Central Europe: pg.
& way of construction 975-998
 of different Structures  Ancillary Info. from
which appeared on Wikipedia & other
Renaissance period sites

WEEK 15 1. To engage in the Renaissance Architecture in  Sir Banister Quizzes

Architectural Low Countries & Britain: Fletcher’s “A History
Character & Sequence & Characteristics of Architecture” 20th
development of of Renaissance from Edition, edited by
Renaissance Style on Netherlandish Renaissance, Dan Cruickshank,
Low Countries & Great Dutch Palladianism, 17th Chapter 32
Britain Century Belgium, Rococo & Renaissance in Low
2. To study differences, Neo-Classicism in Low Countries & Britain:
sequence, similarities, Countries & Britain pg. 999-1064
& way of construction  Ancillary Info. from
of different Structures Wikipedia & other
which appeared on sites
Renaissance period

WEEK 16 3. To engage in the Renaissance Architecture in  Sir Banister Quizzes

Architectural Russia & Scandinavia: Fletcher’s “A History
Character & Sequence & Characteristics of Architecture” 20th
development of of Renaissance from Edition, edited by
Renaissance Style on Netherlandish Renaissance, Dan Cruickshank,
Russia & Scandinavia Baroque, Rococo & Neo- Chapter 33
4. To study differences, Classical Period in Russia, Renaissance in
sequence, similarities, Denmark, Norway, and Russia &
& way of construction Sweden Scandinavia: pg.
of different Structures 1065-1090
which appeared on  Ancillary Info. from
Renaissance period Wikipedia & other
sites
WEEK 17 5. To engage in the Post Renaissance Europe: Criteria for  Sir Banister Quizzes,
Architectural Sequence & Architectural Assigned Drawing Fletcher’s “A History Assignment
Character & Characteristics of Post- as assignment of Architecture” 20th
development of Post- Renaissance in Europe from See VI Edition, edited by
Renaissance Style and Netherlandish Renaissance, Dan Cruickshank,
how it evolved from 1830-1900’s Chapter 34 Post
Renaissance Style. Renaissance
 6. To study differences, Europe: pg. 1091-
sequence, similarities, 1158
& way of construction  Ancillary Info. from
of different Structures Wikipedia & other
which appeared on sites
Post-Renaissance
period

WEEK 18 FINAL EXAM

IV. COURSE REFERENCE

The following are the list of suggested titles that are needed to enhance the understanding of the sourse. The books are either available at the Library of the Instructor’s
personal collection:
 Sir Banister Fletcher’s “A History of Architecture” 20th Edition, edited by Dan Cruickshank, © The Royal Institute of British Architects and the University of London
1996; ISBN 971-30-0872-3
 Francis D. K. Ching “A Visual Dictionary in Architecture” 2nd Edition

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 Quizzes  Character
 Assignment  Midterm & Final Examinations
 Attendance

VI. CRITERIA
CRITERIA FOR ASSIGNED DRAWING CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH
25% - State of completion of the Drawing 25% - Mechanics, correct & clear research
25% - Assignment requirement 25% - Organized Support
25% - Overall level of competence with the used of media Techniques 25% - Enough and Logical details
25% - Composition, effort, and viewer’s interest 25% - Interesting introduction and compelling conclusion
100% - Total 100% - Total
VII. GRADING SYSTEM

Categories: MIDTERM GRADE (40%) FINAL TERM GRADE (60%)

CLASS STANDING: 20% 20%
QUIZZES: 30% 30%
CHARACTER: 10% 10%
MIDTERM/FINAL: 40% 40%
100% - Total 100% - Total 100% - Total

Prepared by: Noted by:

Arch. Marc Emil V. Miranda Arch. Alvin C. Abata Engr. June P. Flores, PECE, MEP-EE
Instructor I OIC Chairperson, Department of Architecture Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture