ARCH405-8 Architectural Design Studio V
ARCH405-8 Architectural Design Studio V
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Architecture
Nerma Omićević
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The objective of the unit is to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex public building project with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public assembly and functional performance. On successful completion of this unit of study students will develop concepts to justify a design with references to an urban site as well as strategies for public buildings.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Neufert, E., & Neufert, P. (2012). Architects’ data (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Additional Literature
Parish, J. R. (2001). American film studios: An historical encyclopedia. McFarland & Company. Ahi, M. J., & Karaoghlanian, A. (2020). The architecture of cinematic spaces. Intellect Books. Fryett, J. (2012). Transmedia art exhibitions, from Bauhaus to your house [E-book]. Creative Commons Attribution. Barranha, H., & Martins, S. S. (Eds.). (2015). Uncertain spaces. Instituto de História da Arte, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas – Universidade Nova de Lisboa, in cooperation with Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento – Universidade de Lisboa, and Gulbenkian Next Future Programme – Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.Teaching Methods
Face-to-face lecture
Tutorial
Project-based learning
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course and project assignment. Syllabus overview | |
| 2 | Site analysis; Design Brief. Documentation and analyses of given topic and site. Study reference projects | |
| 3 | Cinecitta’ Rome - example; Architectural response to the site/topic analysis. Site analysis – 1st part. Documentation and analyses of the given topic and site. Definition of the program of the Film center | |
| 4 | Site analysis – 2nd part. Architectural response to the site/topic analysis, Master plan, bubble diagram - Visual identification of the whole Film center on the location – Site plan 1:2000/1000 (determination of the Site part that you'll use for the Film center complex development) and restricted part – Site plan 1:500 | |
| 5 | Structural design Master plan profile – scale 1:500 or 1:1000, Groundfloor Layout 1:200 | |
| 6 | Multiplex, Amphiteatres – examples, Studios layouts; Day critiques. 2nd Master plan profile – scale 1:500 or 1:1000, 1st Underground Layout 1:500 | |
| 7 | Design for people with special needs. 1st Underground Layout and 2nd Underground layout, 1:200 | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Ardmore studio – example; Vancouver Film Studios – examples Charateristic floorplans of the Film Centre Building above, scale 1:200 | |
| 10 | Studio case studies, New Zeland, Los Angeles Day critiques. 1st Transverse section and Roof, scale 1:200 | |
| 11 | Considerations about architectural models Day critiques. Longitudinal section, Main elevation in scale 1:20 | |
| 12 | Prefinal preparation and some Historical examples; 2nd elevation, eventual additional sections in scale 1:200, + Prefinal digital 3D | |
| 13 | Prefinal exam | |
| 14 | 3rd and 4th elevation, scale 1:200 + progress physical Model 1:500 | |
| 15 | Progress physical Model 1:500 + Final review |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 4 5
Midterm exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1
Pre-final presentation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5
Activity/Progress
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 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)
Lectures
13 hours ⏳ (13 week × 1 h)
Tutorials
65 hours ⏳ (13 week × 5 h)
Pre-final exam
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)
Home study
98 hours ⏳ (14 week × 7 h)
Final exam study
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 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 [ARCH405-8] 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 | |||||||||
| ARCH405-8 | Architectural Design Studio V | 1 | 5 | 8 | TBA | |||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH304-8 | It is a prerequisite to | ARCH406-10 | |||||||
| 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 objective of the unit is to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex public building project with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public assembly and functional performance. On successful completion of this unit of study students will develop concepts to justify a design with references to an urban site as well as strategies for public buildings. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Neufert, E., & Neufert, P. (2012). Architects’ data (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. | |||||||||
| 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, tutorial, project-based learning | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course and project assignment. Syllabus overview | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Site analysis; Design Brief. Documentation and analyses of given topic and site. Study reference projects | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Cinecitta’ Rome - example; Architectural response to the site/topic analysis. Site analysis – 1st part. Documentation and analyses of the given topic and site. Definition of the program of the Film center | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Site analysis – 2nd part. Architectural response to the site/topic analysis, Master plan, bubble diagram - Visual identification of the whole Film center on the location – Site plan 1:2000/1000 (determination of the Site part that you'll use for the Film center complex development) and restricted part – Site plan 1:500 | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Structural design Master plan profile – scale 1:500 or 1:1000, Groundfloor Layout 1:200 | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Multiplex, Amphiteatres – examples, Studios layouts; Day critiques. 2nd Master plan profile – scale 1:500 or 1:1000, 1st Underground Layout 1:500 | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Design for people with special needs. 1st Underground Layout and 2nd Underground layout, 1:200 | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Ardmore studio – example; Vancouver Film Studios – examples Charateristic floorplans of the Film Centre Building above, scale 1:200 | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Studio case studies, New Zeland, Los Angeles Day critiques. 1st Transverse section and Roof, scale 1:200 | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Considerations about architectural models Day critiques. Longitudinal section, Main elevation in scale 1:20 | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Prefinal preparation and some Historical examples; 2nd elevation, eventual additional sections in scale 1:200, + Prefinal digital 3D | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Prefinal exam | |||||||||
| Week 14 | 3rd and 4th elevation, scale 1:200 + progress physical Model 1:500 | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Progress physical Model 1:500 + Final review | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm exam | 1 | 30 | 1 | Not Allowed | |
| Pre-final presentation | 1 | 30 | 2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Activity/Progress | 1 | 10 | 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 | |||
| Lectures | 1 | 13 | 13 | Tutorials | 5 | 13 | 65 | |||
| Pre-final exam | 6 | 1 | 6 | Home study | 7 | 14 | 98 | |||
| Final exam study | 6 | 1 | 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 | |||||||||