ARCH303-8 Architectural Design Studio III
ARCH303-8 Architectural Design Studio III
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Architecture
Nerma Omićević
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The course aims are to introduce students to fundamentals of hotel design.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Lawson, B. (2006). How designers think: The design process demystified (4th ed.). Elsevier/Architectural Press.
Additional Literature
Makstutis, G. (2018). Design process in architecture: From concept to completion. Laurence King Publishing.Teaching Methods
Face-to-face lecture
Project-based learning
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syllabus overview. Introduction | |
| 2 | Urban site analysis and synthesis | |
| 3 | Studio work: Presentation of site analysis | |
| 4 | Development of architectural concept I | |
| 5 | Development of architectural concept II | |
| 6 | Site plan and architectural concept presentation | |
| 7 | Development of architectural project I | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Development of architectural project II | |
| 10 | Development of architectural project III | |
| 11 | Midterm presentation | |
| 12 | Development of architectural project IV | |
| 13 | Development of architectural project V | |
| 14 | Structure, sections, elevations | |
| 15 | Final review |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 5
Midterm exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1
Students' presentations
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 4 5
Assignments
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 8 ECTS credit course corresponds to 200 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Final exam
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)
Midterm exam
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)
Students' presentations
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)
Lectures
2 hours ⏳ (2 week × 1 h)
Tutorials
10 hours ⏳ (2 week × 5 h)
Tutorials
66 hours ⏳ (11 week × 6 h)
Home study
98 hours ⏳ (14 week × 7 h)
Final exam study
6 hours ⏳ (2 week × 3 h)
200 Total Workload Hours
8 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH303-8] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ARCH303-8 | Architectural Design Studio III | 1 | 5 | 8 | TBA | |||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH202-8 | It is a prerequisite to | ARCH304-8 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Nerma Omićević | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Wednesday: 9:30-12:00 Thursday: 9:30-12:00 |
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| nomicevic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | TBA | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | The course aims are to introduce students to fundamentals of hotel design. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Lawson, B. (2006). How designers think: The design process demystified (4th ed.). Elsevier/Architectural Press. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Face-to-face lecture, project-based learning | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Syllabus overview. Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Urban site analysis and synthesis | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Studio work: Presentation of site analysis | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Development of architectural concept I | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Development of architectural concept II | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Site plan and architectural concept presentation | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Development of architectural project I | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Development of architectural project II | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Development of architectural project III | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Midterm presentation | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Development of architectural project IV | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Development of architectural project V | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Structure, sections, elevations | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Final review | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm exam | 1 | 20 | 1 | Not Allowed | |
| Students' presentations | 1 | 30 | 1,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments | 2 | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Final exam | 6 | 1 | 6 | Midterm exam | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Students' presentations | 6 | 1 | 6 | Lectures | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Tutorials | 5 | 2 | 10 | Tutorials | 6 | 11 | 66 | |||
| Home study | 7 | 14 | 98 | Final exam study | 3 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 200 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 8 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/10/2025 | |||||||||