Department of Architecture
Department of Architecture
Sustainable Development Goals
Being the art and science of designing and constructing buildings, structures, objects and outdoor spaces, students are expected to work in a process, beginning from conceptualization of an idea into a useful structure/building with an eye for beauty while conforming to basic acceptable standards in a given environment, to provide a functional shelter.
Upon entering the first year of the design program, you are becoming one of the different, distinguished and open-minded people in the society. The field you are going to tackle is the field where you have to learn and know a little about everything and a lot about something; An understanding of the ِArts and Humanities, as well as a basic technical understanding of structures and construction. It is the subject where you find yourself talking economy, politics, art, marketing, culture and tradition, in parallel with inspiration and creation. Skills in communication, both visual and verbal, are essential. While knowledge and skills must be developed, design is ultimately a process of critical thinking, analysis and creative activity. So welcome to the world of uniqueness and well-rounded education that establishes a foundation for lifelong learning and the professional discipline that meets the global challenges of the 21st Century.
The duration of study in this specialization is five years with 165 credit hours (Cr) distributed as follows:
24 Cr as University requirements (compulsory and elective), 27 Cr as Faculty requirements (compulsory and elective), 91 Cr Departmental requirements (compulsory and elective), 23 Cr Departmental requirements (compulsory supportive). The student must complete a 3-month field training after completing the third year level.
The architecture department academic courses put great emphasis on sustainable development and creativity in addressing materialistic and aesthetic needs of the society. Sustainable development theories and applications are being taught in 2 theoretical courses 4 design studios (architectural design 5 & architectural design 6), urban design, and landscape design studios.
More information
https://www.uop.edu.jo/En/Academics/FacultyofArchitectureDesign/Architecture/Pages/default.aspx
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