| | Perception of architectural and artistic objects, volumes, textures, colours and
materials. Means of expression in free hand sketching of forms and natural settings.
Training by individuals and group work on the projection and enlargement of
different images. Sketches including different plants, objects and people using pencil
and other presentation media with special emphasis on the aesthetic proportions of
objects. | First Year |
| | Introduction to history of art and architecture, and their development through the
ancient civilisations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. Analysis of
historical monuments and buildings and their architectural characteristics. Emphasis
on the architectural principles, theories, and impact on the development of buildings
throughout ancient times. Examining ancient historical patterns. View points of
various progressive theoreticians. | Second Year |
| | Introduction to architectural design principles. Applications including different visual
forms. Emphasising the role of function and structure on architecture. Design of an
elementary architectural project on a plain plot of land. | years :First, Second, Third , fifth |
| | Basic principles of architectural conservation of traditional sites and buildings in
historic contexts with special reference to the social role in conservation process.
Documentation, field survey, listing of heritage buildings, conservation techniques
and methods. Case studies from Jordan, Arab, and non-Arab countries. | Fourth Year |
| | Basic principles of lighting and acoustics and their effect on the design of buildings.
Noise abatement and insulation of buildings against noise pollution. Applications
using instruments for measurement of illumination and acoustics. | Third Year |
| | Research methodologies. Data collection, analysis, synthesis, and thesis report
writing of a selected project. Definition of project theme, goals, objectives,
preparation of detailed space programme and area requirements. Choice and analysis
of a site and production of thesis report including case studie | Fifth Year |
| | An introduction to principles of aesthetic appreciation, plastic art and architecture. Basic methods of design. Two and three-dimensional configurations. Model building using different experimental materials to implement imaginative and conceptual forms. | First Year |
| | Contemporary means of architectural communication so as to develop, the artistic
ability and capability of handling visual compositions. Applications using computer
software and means of information technology in architectural communication.
Applying contemporary techniques and expressions including virtual reality on
examples of plastic art and other design concepts. | Second Year |
| | The interior environment of buildings and its impact on users. Provision of comfort
and enjoyment. Factors of harmony and matching among internal components: form,
colour, texture, lighting as well as interior furniture. Choice of colour scheme and
materials for walls, ceilings and floors. | Fourth Year |
