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Undergraduate Catalogue 2017

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTUREDesign and Built Enviroment


Faculty of

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTUREDesign & Built Enviroment

IntroductionUndergraduate Catalogue 2017

Faculty Administration

Dean Prof.Dr.IbtihalEl-Bastawissi Assistant Dean Dr.MarwanHalabiDirector–Tripoli Branch Dr.NabilMouharebDesign Programs Coordinator Dr.HishamEl-ArnaoutyExecutive Administrator Mrs.NivineJalaleddine

Academic StaffProfessors Prof.Dr.IbtihalEl-Bastawissi,Prof.AymanAfifiAssociate Professors Dr.NaderAzab,Dr.NabilMohareb,Dr.HishamEl-Arnaouty Dr.BaherFarhatAssistant Professors Dr.SawsanSaridar,Dr.KareemGalal,Dr.MohamadSobhy Dr.SamerEl-Sayary,Dr.MarwanHalabi,Dr.OussamaOmar Dr.MagedYoussef,Dr.ShadyKhoury,Dr.MassimilianoGotti Dr.NaelElSarrag,Dr.MostafaHefnawi,Dr.MaryFelix,Dr.EslamSamahi Dr.MostafaKhalifa,Dr.AliSedkiYassin,Dr.KhaledDaghar.Senior Lecturers Mr.KhaledSadek,Ms.HibaMohsen,Ms.LaraBalaa,Ms.RashaSukkariehPart-time Lecturers Dr.SaidJazairy,Dr.MohamadSaidi,Dr.MohamadYassine Mr.AbdelRazzakBalaa,Dr.AdnanKhoja,Mr.SalehRifai Mr.RabeeShbaro,Ms.FarahEl-Zein,Ms.ThereseYared Mr.TarekKhoury,Mrs.IbtissamRifai,Mr.AhmadAl-Houseini Mr.JalalAbs,Ms.HalaAbiHaidar,Mr.NizarKassem,Mr.TarekAl-Soufi Mr.WaficAjam,Mr.MajdiMakieh,Dr.AmerJarad,Mr.MohamadNegro Mr.FawziTraboulsi,Ms.AmalIali,Mr.NabilHamed,Ms.RitaTenoAsmar Mr.AhmadAksamawatiArja,Ms.BahiaJamal,Ms.BalsamAbouChakra.

HistoryTheFacultyofArchitecture-Design&BuiltEnvironmentwasfoundedin1962asthefourthfacultyatBAU.Sincecommencement,ithasplayedakeyroleinaddressing&servingtheneedsofstudentsfromLebanon&theentireMiddleEast.TheFacultystartedwith36students in1962prosperingtoatotalof786students in2016,atvarious levelsofArchitectureprograminDebbieh&TripoliCampuses.

TheFacultywasinitiallylocatedatthemainbuildinginBeirutcampus.However,in1987&inordertoaccommodatetheincreasingnumberofstudents&facilities,itmovedtothenowlabeled“HaririBuilding”&occupiedthetopfourfloors.ItremainedthereuntilOctober2006whenitbecamethefirstBAUfacultytoresideinthenewlyestablishedDebbiehcampusintheShoufDistrictinlinewiththeUniversity’sexpansionplans.Moreover,theFacultyhasexpandedtoTripoliCampussince2010&nowithostsaround206students.

The Faculty constantly updates its programs & associated structure, & offers new programsresponding to thecommunityneeds& jobmarket. In2005, theFaculty implemented theCredit



Hour System, instead of the two academic terms scheme, thereby offering students a moreadaptable&responsiveprogramspreadingoveraten-semesterperiod(minimum)fortheprogramofArchitecture.Lately,theFacultyhaslaunchednew3-yearprogramsinDesignatDebbieh&TripoliCampuses;theprogramsofInteriorDesign,GraphicDesign&LandscapeDesignwerefirstlyofferedinFall2014/2015,&inFall2016/2017theFashionDesignprogramhasbeenalsointroduced.Today,the number of students registered in these programs is 117 students inDebbieh Campus& 32students inTripoliCampus.

In June 2012, the 5-year Bachelor program in Architecture has been awarded unconditionalvalidation for RIBA Part 1.

Organizational structure

VisionThe vision of the Faculty of Architecture- Design& Built Environment is to foster a challenginglearningenvironment&tocontinuallycompeteaswellasleadadvancesinarchitecturaleducation,inordertoprepareinnovative,critical&industriousgraduatesabletoimprove,throughtheirfuturecareers,thequalityofthebuiltenvironment.

Mission Consistentwith theUniversity strategy, the Faculty of Architecture- Design& Built Environmentis committed to delivering a professional architectural education necessary for those seeking toenterthearchitecturalpractice.TheFaculty’sacademicmissionistofurtherdevelopthediscipline&practiceofarchitecturethroughaseamlessprogramofundergraduate&postgraduatestudiesrespectingindividualism&diversity,&fosteringforcreativity&rationalismindesign&constructionprocess.TheFacultyseekstoeducatediligentarchitectswhopracticetheircareerinaresponsivemannertowardsthesociety,culture&environmentatthelocal,regional&internationallevel.Academic Programs

Architecture Program

TheFacultyoffersaBachelorofArchitectureDegreewhere thestandarddurationof study is10semesters,aswellasBachelordegreesinDesignprogramsincludinginteriordesign,graphicdesign,landscapedesign,&fashiondesignwherethedurationofstudyissixsemesters.

I-ARCHITECTUREObjectives The teaching of Architecture employs a progressive strategy to achieve the following broadobjectives:

•To create&maintain a positive educational environment that promotes learning&personaldevelopment;

•Todeliverhigh-qualityarchitecturaleducation,throughadevelopedcurriculum&syllabuswithinherentflexibility&freedomofselectingdifferentfieldsofspecialization;

•Toadoptprogressive learningmethodswhichleadtodevelopedknowledge&acquiredskills,ensuredthroughadequatedelivery&testingprocessesateachstageofstudy;

•Toprovide studentswitha comprehensivebasisof awareness, knowledge,understanding,&aptitude,throughcoveringawidespectrumoftheoretical&practicalstudiesinsuchfieldsasEnvironment,Art,Culture,Technology,Sociology,&Economy;and

•To implement an ongoing process ofmonitoring & development of performance, driven bythe emphasis on future developments,within the domain of architecture aswell as relateddisciplines.

Admission RequirementsTobeacceptedforanundergraduatedegree,applicantsmust:•Hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant to the chosenundergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;

•Successfully pass an entrance exam tomeasure the level of proficiency in English Language(orprovideevidenceofEnglishLanguageabilitiessuchasTOEFL, ILETS…),&anaptitudetest(thinking skills, technical& architectural skills), aswell as attend a Personal Interview.

Learning Outcomes The Faculty offers the Bachelor Degree in Architecture in a five-year cumulative program (10semesters). After the fifth year, the undergraduate student is a qualified architect & eligible topractice professionally with the following abilities & skills:•Fullunderstandingofallarchitectural&engineeringconcepts&practices.•Knowledgeoftheevolvingnatureoftheprofession,&therapidlychangingconditionsinwhicharchitects currently practice,& inwhich the traditional expertise, capacities& authority areincreasingly being challenged.

•Understanding of modern & contemporary architectural theories that explain the latestphilosophiesbywell-knownarchitects& the local architecture inorder topreserve the localidentity.

•Useofseveralskills,necessarytotheirprofessionalpracticelike:careerdevelopment,continuingeducation & life learning, multi-disciplinary & inter-disciplinary tasks (esp. administration& operation management); marketing: exploring contextual dynamics & micro-economics



complementary activities & ancillary duties, technological awareness, self-driven training &capabilities, engineering & development of newmaterials, computer software, constructionmethods, resource efficiency, sharing & transfer of technologies, & heritage management:formulation of policies & practicable approaches.

Career Opportunities Manygraduateswilltakeupacareerinprivatepracticeorgovernment.Manybecomespecialistsinheritage,sustainabledesignorcommercialprojects.However,becauseanarchitect’sskills&trainingaresobroad,therearealsomanyopportunitiesoutsidethemainstreamofarchitecturalpractice.Anarchitectmaypractice:Architectural design; Development of execution drawings; Project management; Constructionmanagement;Sitesupervision;Interiordesign;Buildingrenovation;Urbanplanning,Urbandesign& Landscaping.

Graduation Requirements

Program

*UniversityRequirements+ICDL

ProgramRequirements Total

CreditHoursMandatory

CoursesElectiveCourses

MajorCoreCourses

Free&MajorElectiveCourses

ARCH 5 7

Design studios, essentialtheoretical & technicalrequirements, executiondesign & buildingtechnology courses, &courses in ArchitecturalEngineering(136Crs.)

-200Levelcourses:4Crs.-300Levelcourses:6Crs.-400Levelcourses:6Crs.-500Levelcourses:6Crs.(22Crs.)

170

ARCH:Architecture*Atotalof12creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another7creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourses list+ICDL.

Program Overview The undergraduate curriculum for the degree of Bachelor in Architecture consists of 170 credithours+ICDL.However,UniversityRequirementshaveatotalof12creditswhichleaves158creditsforArchitecturecourses.Architecturecoursesthusformatotalof93%oftherequiredcoursesforgraduation.Thetotalcredithoursofdesignstudio&supportingcoursesare118outof158,thusconstituting75%ofthetotalArchitecturecredithours.ThistotalnumberofdesignstudiocredithoursisformedofDesignStudioCourses.Design Supporting Courses are calculated in different percentages according to their effectiverelevance to design studio courses.


Major Core Courses

Courses Crs. Pre-Co/requisites

ARCH 271* ArchitecturalDesignFundamentals:VisualStudies 6

ARCH 272* ArchitecturalDesignFundamentals:PhysicalStudies 5 Pre:ARCH271

ARCH 273* BuildingConstructionI 2

ARCH 274* BuildingConstructionII 3 Pre:ARCH273

ARCH 275 HistoryofArchitectureI 2

ARCH 276 TheoryofArchitectureI 2

ARCH 277 CADDrawing 2

ARCH 278 ComputerGraphics 2 Pre:ARCH277

ARCH 279 ArchitecturalSketching 2

ARCH 280 AcademicWriting 2

ARCH 291* ArchitecturalDesignI 5 Pre:ARCH272

ARCH 292* ArchitecturalDesignII 5 Pre:ARCH291

ARCH 293* BuildingConstructionIII 3 Pre:ARCH274

ARCH 294* BuildingConstructionIV 3 Pre:ARCH293

ARCH 295 HistoryofArchitectureII 2

ARCH 296 TheoryofArchitectureII 2

ARCH 297 TheoryofColors 2

ARCH 298 IndoorEnvironmentalControl 2

CVEE 231 TheoryofStructuresforArchitects 2

CVEE 232 Concrete&SteelStructures 2

ARCH 331* ArchitecturalDesignIII 5 Pre:ARCH292

ARCH 332* ArchitecturalDesignIV 5 Pre:ARCH331

ARCH 333* ExecutionDesignI 3 Pre:ARCH294

ARCH 334* ExecutionDesignII 3 Pre:ARCH333

ARCH 335 HistoryofArchitectureIII 2

ARCH 336 TheoryofArchitectureIII 2

ARCH 337 InteriorDesign 2

ARCH 338 City&TownPlanning 2



ARCH 339 EnvironmentalDesign 2

MECH 431 HVAC&SanitationforArchitects 2

ARCH 431* ArchitecturalDesignV 5 Pre:ARCH332

ARCH 432* ArchitecturalDesignVI 5 Pre:ARCH431

ARCH 433* ExecutionDesignIII 3 Pre:ARCH334

ARCH 434* ExecutionDesignIV 3 Pre:ARCH433

ARCH 435 UrbanDesign 2

ARCH 436 Research&Programming 2

ARCH 437 ProjectManagement 2

ARCH 438 Specifications&Quantities 2

CVEE 331 SoilMechanics&Foundations,&MaterialProperties&Testing 2

CVEE 332 SurveyingforArchitects 2

ARCH 533 ArchitecturalCriticism 2

ARCH 534 GraduationThesis 2

ARCH 535 BuildingRegulations&ProfessionalPractice 2

ARCH 536 Design&BuildingEconomics 2

ARCH 537 ArchitecturalDesignVII 5 Pre:ARCH432

ARCH 539 ProjectProgramming 3 Pre:ARCH432

ARCH 540 SeniorProject 8 Pre:ARCH434,ARCH537,ARCH539.

ARCH 541 ArchitectureInternship 0*Thesecoremodulesareseparated&independentlygradedcourses.Studentsfailingthefirstmodule(FallSem.)isnotallowedto registerinthesecondone(SpringSem.).

Description of Major Core CourseARCH271 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

VISUAL STUDIES (6Cr.: 2Lec, 8Stu): Introductory course including fundamentals of architectural drafting techniques, two dimensional representation, & orthographic projections.Studiesofartisticexpression&inventivecomposition.Principles&rules of visual composition.Vocabulary of visual composition, relationships& aesthetics. Experimentation,diversetools&materialsusedtovisuallyinterpretartwork&designconcepts. Practical considerations& applications.

ARCH272 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS: PHYSICAL STUDIES (5Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) Series of Exercises leading to the development of manual drawing & delineation skills.Studyofhumanactivity,dimensionsofhumanfigure&ergonometricasmeans ofdesigningusable space. Representationof building elements inplans, elevations


& sections. Projection techniques for shade shadow construction. 3 Dimensional drawings of building interior & exterior. Applications leading to the understanding ofmodeltypes,materials&techniquesofpreparation.Managingdifferenttypesofmodels & levels of detailing. Prerequisite: ARCH271.

ARCH273 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) The basic building construction materials including bricks, masonry, lime, cement, mortar& concrete. Study of structural systems& theirmajor elements: structural frame,exterior&interiorbearingwalls,nonbearingwalls&partitions,&floor&roofassemblies. General fundamentals site preparation, foundation types& selection.

ARCH274 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Further developing knowledge about the fundamentals & preliminary principles of reinforcedconcrete&steelconstruction.Reviewoftypicalbuildingelements&special treatments within buildings including: structural joints, damp proofing, thermalinsulation& fire protection. Prerequisite: ARCH273.

ARCH275 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (2Cr.: 2Lec)Coremodule of history of art & architecture in various civilizations, including Pre- historic,AncientEgyptian,Mesopotamian(Assyrian&Babylonian),Greek&Roman. Differentapproachestothepresentationofhistory:Visualimages,culturalmaterial,& text-based communication.

ARCH276 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (2Cr.: 2Lec) Introductiontobasicdesigntheories&strategiesrelatedtothedevelopmentofspatial concepts in architectural design, including composition, color, form, relationshipof elements,&developmentof2-D&3-Ddesignprojects.Moreemphasisonconcept generation&evaluation.

ARCH277 CAD DRAWING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) BasiccomputeraideddraftingskillsusingthelatestreleaseofCADsoftwareincluding: file management, Cartesian coordinate system, drawing set-ups, drawing aids, layerusage,drawing2Dgeometricshapes,editingobjects,array,textapplications, dimensions & dimension variables, paper space & viewports, templates, external references, & printing/plotting. 3D AutoCAD features & commands including: wireframe construction, surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, 3D editing, & 3D views.

ARCH278 COMPUTER GRAPHICS (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) PhotoShop application for architectural rendering & the creation, modification & manipulationofimages.SketchUpmodelingfortheconceptualphasesofdesign.3D rendering&animationusingAUTODESK3DStudiosoftware.Emphasison3Dgeometry, texture mapping, lighting, camera placement, shading, photo-realistic rendering,animation techniques,&walk through animations. Prerequisite: ARCH277.

ARCH279 - ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHING (2Cr.: 0Lec, 4Stu)



Developing graphic language by which an architect explains buildings & other objectsusinga rangeof fundamentaldrawingskills&media.Exercises in freehand representationaldrawingusingcharcoal,graphite,&contecrayonwithemphasison line,proportion,values,&composition.Portfolioofdrawingsbasedonobservationof thephysicalworld, inparticularthebuiltworld.Studiesprogressfromgeometricto non-geometric forms.

ARCH280 ACADEMIC WRITING (2Cr.: 2Lec) Methods&toolsneededtoprepareacademic&professionaldocumentsarereviewed. Basic knowledge about various steps, stages,&process of productionof complete researchpapers&technicalreports, theprinciplesofwriting,standards,requisites, considerations,phases,&subject-relatedrequirements.Thefinalassessmentinthis courseistobecarriedoutinternally(e.g.oraldiscussionand/orwithinexam).

ARCH291 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I (5 Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) FundamentalsofArchitecturalDesignProcess.Designprojectsrequiringtheoretically informed&practically viable architectural design solutions.Designs in response to specificaims includingmodulardesign,architectural spacegrouping,articulationofspaces& functional relationships.Prerequisite:ARCH272.

ARCH292 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II (5Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) DesignprojectsleadingtothedevelopmentofDesignProcessstartingfromthesite analysis.Detailedknowledgeofdifferentaspectsofdesignpresented&evaluatedboth graphically&orally.Portfolioofdesigns inresponsetospecificaimscomprisingthe studyofouter&innerspacesrelationship,building&siterelationship,&landscaping. Contextualdesignreflectingenvironmental,social&culturalimperatives.Prerequisite:ARCH291.

ARCH293 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION III (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Review of various systems of floor, wall, & roof including the study of structural properties, & construction techniques & materials. Indoor finishing materials & developmentoffinishingschedule.Exercisebasedclasssimulatingtheunderstanding ofconstructionincludinganalysis&applicationsofstandards,relationships,&material review&selection.Developmentofconstructiondrawings&detailing.Prerequisite:ARCH274.

ARCH294 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IV (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Materials& techniques for internal&externalfinishes including internalpartitions, openings,façadesystems(curtainwalls,doubleskinfaçade,etc.).Types&detailsof skylights.Landscapedetailing&streetfurniture.Analysis&applicationsofstandards, material review & selection. Development of construction drawings & detailing.Prerequisite: ARCH293.


ARCH295 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (2Cr.: 2Lec) Study & review of Early Christian architecture, Byzantine architecture, Medieval architecture, Romanesque & Gothic architecture, & Renaissance architecture inEurope through 15th & 16th Centuries.

ARCH296 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (2Cr.: 2Lec) This course explores the form, space & scale: form defining space, qualities of architecturalspace,articulation&organizationofform&space,circulationelements &buildingapproaches.It investigatestheintentionsinarchitecture:designprocess, architecturalconcept&unity.Italsoreviewstheprinciplesofaesthetics:vocabulary of architectural compositions, visual & aesthetic relationships. The course includesanalysis of designprinciples& their applications in various architectural examples.

ARCH297 THEORY OF COLORS (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Colortheoriesincludingavarietyofconcepts,aswellasmanypracticalusesofcolor withinarchitecture.ColorAspects:psychologyofvisualperception,humanresponse to visual imagery & communication using color. Designer’sMethods to develop & bestutilizecolorwithinenvironments.Informedapplicationofpracticalcolortheoryprinciplestostudentprojectsselectingcolorswisely&deliberately.

ARCH298 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Principles of lighting (daylight& artificial) in buildings, Reducingnoise&enhancing sound for communication. Regulating heat transfer for occupant thermal comfort. Description of passive means for environmental control, including presentation of scientificexplanations&designguidelinesforutilizingthesemeans.Designguidelines foruse in thepreliminaryschematicdesignphase.

CVEE231 THEORY OF STRUCTURES FOR ARCHITECTS (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Tut) Theory & concepts of structures to emphasize an intuitive comprehension of the fundamental principles of structural behavior including loading, shear & bending moments.Calculationofinternalforcesinsimplestructuressuchascantilevers,simplebeams,&overhangingbeams.Calculationof internal forces in trussmembers.

CVEE232 CONCRETE & STEEL STRUCTURES (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Tut)CombinedCourseaddressingtwotechnicalfields:

Review of concrete & steel structure systems. Reinforced concrete fundamentals reviewingbasicsofreinforcedconcretebehavior&introducingmethodsofdesignused incurrentengineeringpractice.Basicmechanicsofstructuralconcreteintroducedin examiningbending,shear,&axialforces.Topicareasincludingbeams,slabssystems,columns,foundations,retainingwalls,&anintroductiontopre-stressedconcrete. Basedonastatics&strengthofmaterials,Reviewoftension,compression&bending steelmembersdesignedintotrussorcolumn&beamstructuralsystems.



ARCH331 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III (5Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) Designprojectsleadingtothedevelopmentofarchitecturalconcepts.Developmental processes of design are presented& critically evaluated, both graphically& orally. Constructivistdesignstudioemphasizingonstructural systems.Portfolioofdesigns inresponsetospecificaimscomprisingformalstructural&universalspaceconcept.Prerequisite: ARCH292.

ARCH332 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV (5Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) Design studio emphasizing on the urban context as a generator of architecture. Developmental processes of design are presented & critically evaluated, both graphically & orally. Portfolio of designs in response to specific aims comprising advanced study of urban context, development ofmaster plan including design of public spaces & landscaping. Creation of architectural character & identity in thedesign of spaces & buildings’ complex. Prerequisite: ARCH331.

ARCH333 EXECUTION DESIGN I (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Principles of preparing a complete portfolio of architectural tender drawings. Application on a building or project initially designed by the student in ARCH232. Principlesofproducingintegratedportfoliooftenderdrawings.Analysis&applicationsof standards, material review & selection. Prerequisite: ARCH294.

ARCH334 EXECUTION DESIGN II (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Preparationsofanintegratedportfolioofarchitecturalworkingdrawingsrelatedtothe projectassignedtothestudentinARCH333.Executiondrawingsvariousarchitectural details (internal & external) interpreting building components relationships. Informationrelevanttotheconstructionmaterials,colorschemes,executionmethods&processes. Prerequisite:ARCH333.

ARCH335 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (2Cr.: 2Lec) Overviewof Islamic architecture. Roots& early beginnings. Trends& development of Islamicarchitecture:features&values.Umayyad&Abbasidarchitecture.Early& classicarchitectureinNorthAfrica&theMiddleEast.EvolutionofIslamicarchitecture:Fattimid,Ayyubid,BahariMamluk,CircassianMamluk,&Ottomanarchitecture.

ARCH336 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (2Cr.: 2Lec) The formative aspects of architecture from the early 20th century to present day. Emphasisonnewtrends&associatedactivitiesinthefieldofarchitecture.Detailed studies of various periods within broad spectrum. Issues of spatial organization, construction, architectural theory, & architectural grammar. Physical, social &economic context of building. Role of the architect in society.


ARCH337 INTERIOR DESIGN (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Interior design theories covering diverse issues & topics as relevant to indoor environments, components of interior design, considerations, characteristics, & relationshipwitharchitecturaldesign,methods&processes,contemporarytrends&approaches to interior design, values, interpretation & formulation of concepts.

ARCH338 CITY & TOWN PLANNING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) TownPlanningtheories,practices&ideas.Definitions,objectives&levelsofPlanning. Origins&evolutionofhistorical&contemporaryideasunderliningplanningpractice in itsvariousforms.Relevanttopics: landuse,housing,humansettlements&urban environments. Current challenges & concerns of urban development or planning,aspectsoftheplanningprofession.

ARCH339 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Fundamental theories about environmental sustainability, definitions, concerns & processes.IntroductiontobuildingassessmentsystemsincludingLEED,GreenGlobes, GreenPointRated,etc.GreenbuildingApplicationsongreenbuildingdesignprocess &sustainablefeaturessuchas:waterconservationsystems;recycling,re-use,waste management,greenmaterialselection;&indoorenvironmentalcontrolstrategies.

MECH431 HVAC & SANITATION FOR ARCHITECTS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Course addressing two technical fields: HVAC: Introduction to air conditioning & mechanical installations in buildings & indoor spaces. Various heating & cooling systems.Ventilation&airconditioningofvariousbuildingtypes.Installations&control ofsystems.Sanitation:Sanitaryengineeringissues.Buildingsiteselection.Dampness: sources & methods of insulation. Water supply treatment & distribution. Sanitary fixtures,installation&connections.Treatmentofsoiledwater.Rainwaterdrainage&stormsewers.Biologicalpurificationof sewerage. Solidwaste& refusedisposal.

ARCH431 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V (5Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) ProjectsleadingtothedevelopmentofaHolisticDesignProcess.Detailedknowledge of a specialist aspectofdesignpresented& critically evaluated,bothgraphically& orally.Portfolioofdesignsaimingtodevelopenvironmentalconsciousbuildings,study &analyzeenvironmental,social,&economicaspectsofsustainabilityinarchitecture.Prerequisite:ARCH332.

ARCH432 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI (5Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) Asingleprojectdemonstratingthestudent’sreadiness&capacitytoengageresponsibly &creativelyintheprofessionofarchitecture.Conceptualization&implementationof comprehensivearchitecturaldesign isdrawnuponpreviouscoursework inorder to thoroughlydevelopaprojectfromadetailedprogram.Portfolioofdesignsaimingto integrate&synthesizestructural&constructionassemblieswithsocial,economic& environmentalprinciplesofsustainability.Prerequisite:ARCH431.



ARCH433 EXECUTION DESIGN III (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Development & preparation of complete sets of tender drawings for a building initially designed in ARCH332. Preparation of electro-mechanical working drawings (sanitary,lighting,powersupply,&HVAC).Advancedstudy,analysis&interpretationof composite processes, techniques & treatments. Prerequisite: ARCH334.

ARCH434 EXECUTION DESIGN IV (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Composite drawings illustrating particular execution details of sustainable features consideredinaprojectdesignedinARCH431.PreparationofSpecification&quantities reportfortheexecutionofapartoftheprojectcompletedinARCH433.Prerequisite:ARCH433.

ARCH435 URBAN DESIGN (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Contemporarytheoriesofurbandesign.Urbanenvironments:Keywords&definitions. Modesofcritiquerelatedtothedesignofurbanpublicrealm.Urbanenvironments: Scope,complexities,&responsestoeconomic,cultural,political,social,aesthetic& naturalforces.Urbandesignissues,methodologies&currentpractices.Analytical& designskills.Generating&testingalternativeapproachesofurbandesign,development of specific sites & role of urban design within particular spatial, social, economic & political contexts. Case studies & assignments in urban design methodologies,synthesisoftheoreticalknowledge,&communicationofurbandesign ideas.

ARCH436 RESEARCH & PROGRAMMING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Overview of architectural programming & pre-design stages. Review of principals, theories, methods, techniques, & tools of architectural programming. Preparation ofacompletedocument(notlessthan10,000wordsinlength)aimingtodevelopa comprehensivearchitecturalprogramforaproject,includingassessmentofclient& userneeds,acriticalreviewofappropriateexamples,ananalysisofsiteconditions, areviewof therelevant laws&standards&assessmentof their implicationontheproject,&adefinitionofsiteselection&designassessmentcriteria.

ARCH437 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (2Cr.: 2Lec) Introduction to management principles of architectural projects. Survey of the techniques&proceduresof constructionmanagementas it relates toarchitectural designprofessionalpractice.Overviewoftheorganizationofthebuildingteam,the collaborativedesignprocess,costcontrol,projectscheduling,purchasing,accounting, &fieldsupervision.IntroductiontotheconceptsofValueEngineering,partnering,&Total Quality Management.

ARCH438 SPECIFICATIONS & QUANTITIES (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Introduction to quantity surveying. Methods of measurement & calculations. Preparationof comparative tablesofprices&bids& theirevaluation.Specification writings. General conditions of contract between architect, client & contractor. Specificationsformaterials&variousconstructionalworks&executionprocedures.Preparation of contract document for various trades & works for bids.


CVEE 331 SOIL MECHANICS & FOUNDATIONS, & MATERIAL PROPERTIES & TESTING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Tut)

Combined Course addressing two technical fields: Introduction to soil mechanics: Soilformation&soilstructure;Soilcomposition;Grainsizeanalysis;Plasticityofsoils; Effectivestressconcept;shearstrength,stressdistribution;Bearingcapacityofshallow foundation; Theory of consolidation; Settlement; Soil exploration. Foundations:shallow,deepfoundations,&pilecaps.

IntroductiontoTesting&propertiesofmaterials:strengthcharacteristicsofbuilding materials&materialassemblies;stress&strain;rigidity&deformation;temperature effects;torsioneffects;combinedloadingofelements&systems.

CVEE 332 SURVEYING FOR ARCHITECTS (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) Technology Discussion of the major topics in surveying engineering technology including field instrumentation, boundary surveying, topographic surveying. Measurementofdistances,directions&angles,usingthetape,level,compass,transit &theodolite.Computationofareas&traverses,lines&grades.Also,anintroductionto construction surveys, & an introduction to GPS measurement.

ARCH 533 ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM (2Cr.: 2Lec) Lectures&groupseminarsaddressingtheevaluationofarchitecturalworks,ideologies &approaches.Criticalreview&assessmentofdesign,interpretation,&responsesby differentactors.Criteria&methodsofanalysis&criticism.Appraisalofthedeliveryprocess&architecturalproduct.

ARCH 534 GRADUATION THESIS (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) This module provides the student with an opportunity to investigate a specific topicwithin the realm of architecture (history& theory, technology, environment, architecturaldesign,etc).Thestudentwillundertakesustained&in-depthresearch & present a coherently argued, fully referenced & appropriately illustrated piece ofacademicwritingnot less than10,000words in length.Themodulewilldevelop researchmethodsrelevanttowritingadissertation,&student’sintellectualcuriosity& critical thinking relating to the dissertation topic

ARCH535 BUILDING REGULATIONS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (2Cr.: 2Lec) Introduction to building legislation & codes. Theoretical & analytical investigation ofmethodsavailable to architects. Legal, ethical&professional obligations.Clients &otherpartiesaffectedbyboth thepractice&businessofarchitecture.Overview of construction industry.Officepractice including accounting&financial reporting, employment,procurementofbuildings,tendering,buildingcontractadministration. Controlofcost,time&quality,qualityassurance.Programs&regulatoryconstraints, buildinglegislations,buildinglaw&ordinances,urbanplanninglegislation&housinglaws,syndicateregulations,servitude& laborunion laws.



ARCH536 DESIGN & BUILDING ECONOMICS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Overviewof factors influencingdesign&buildingcosts,&approaches tomanaging costs from initial project definition through construction & use. Techniques for projectbudgeting,costestimating,&lifecyclecostanalysis.Feasibility,cost&value, economicanalysis,realestatemarket.Cost&benefitratioanalysis,&controlofcost& depreciation,costestimating,includingdeterminationofmaterials,labor,equipment, overhead,profit,&otherconstructioncosts.

ARCH537 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VII (5 Cr.: 0Lec, 10Stu) Portfolioofdesignsaimingtostudythephysical,social,economic,&environmental aspectsofurbandesign,landuses,housing,circulation,densities,&localidentityseen from a global perspective. Advanced design problems are approached by applying knowledge & skills acquired from previous design studios. Students are expected to demonstrate technical competencies, knowledge, critical thinking & creative synthesisskillsrelativetoaprecisetheoretical&practicalhypothesisorproposition,communicate intentions & results clearly. Prerequisite: ARCH432.

ARCH539 PROJECT PROGRAMMING (3Cr.: 1Lec, 4Stu) Aresearchstudio-seminarcourseaimingtodevelopstudentindependenceindefining anArchitectureSeniorProject.Studentmustsimultaneouslyaddress&integrateall aspectsofthedesign/researchproposalinacomprehensivelydevelopeddissertation. This written document should incorporate research, program development, site definition&analysisofcontextualconstraintsthatdiscussesalldesigndecisionstobeconsideredinthedesignstage.Prerequisite:ARCH432.

ARCH540 SENIOR PROJECT (8 Cr.: 0Lec, 16Stu) ThisFinalDesignstudioisanopportunityforstudentstodevelopanindividualsenior projectaddressingvariousfactorsinthedesignprocess.Synthesesshoulddemonstrate understanding&resolutionofdifferentissuesanalyzedinthedesignofthebuilding, from the understanding of context, to structural & environmental systems, down to the details of construction. Project outcomes are developedwith consideration given to social, cultural, ethical, environmental, accessibility, safety, & reliability factors.Detailedrepresentationofcompleteprojectaimstointerpretcomprehensive understandingofarchitecturaldesignasaholisticapproach.Prerequisite:ARCH434,ARCH537, ARCH539.

ARCH541 ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP (0Cr.: 0Lec) A supervised 8 weeks summer training period at an approved Architecture firm (consulting,contracting,etc.)intendedtoprovidestudentswithhands-onexperience attheworkplace.Thistrainingmayinvolveofficework,fieldtrip,sitesupervision,or anarchitecturaldesignworkshopthatisjointlyorganizedbytheFaculty&otherlocal orinternationalinstitutions/universities.Ineitheroption,evaluationisbasedon:daily performance, supervisors input, student’s report,& a short presentation; students are required to submit comprehensive summer training reports together with thenecessaryproofofdocuments.


Major Elective Courses


ARCH 261 IntroductiontoPainting 2

ARCH 262 HistoryofArts 2

ARCH 263 ArchitecturalPhotography 2

ARCH 264 IntroductiontoShapeGrammars 2

ARCH 361 Architecture&Environment 2

ARCH 362 SocialStudiesinArchitecture 2

ARCH 363 TheoryofHousing 2

ARCH 364 VirtualReality 2 Pre:ARCH278

ARCH 365 GraphicDesign 2 Pre:ARCH278

ARCH 461 LandscapeArchitecture 2

ARCH 462 VernacularArchitecture 2

ARCH 463 IntelligentBuildings 2

ARCH 464 GeographicInformationSystem 2

ARCH 465 BuildingInformationModeling 2

ARCH 466 EnvironmentalPsychology 2

ARCH 467 DigitalModelling 2

ARCH 468 ParametricDesign&DigitalFabrication 2

ARCH 561 HistoryofIslamicArts 2

ARCH 562 ConservationofHistoricBuildings 2

ARCH 563 RegionalisminArchitecture 2

ARCH 564 SitePlanning 2

ARCH 565 UrbanMorphology 2

ARCH 566 EnvironmentalImpactAssessment 2

ARCH 567 TopicsinArchitecture 2

Description of Major Elective Courses

ARCH261 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Studyofpainting languagethroughcolor, form,materials,&techniques.Aspectsof traditional&modernpictorialcompositionincludingproportion,space,&colortheorythroughtherepresentationofavarietyofsubjects.



ARCH262 HISTORY OF ARTS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Tracingtheevolutionofartsthroughhistoricalperiods.Reviewofdifferentmovements & schools. Contexts, values, & cultural influences. Principal features, designs &characteristics. Analysis & comparative studies.

ARCH263 ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Basicelements&processesofarchitecturalphotographytoincludecameracontrols, exposure technique, photo processing, & fundamental principles of photographing architecture.In-depthphotoessaysrelatingtoarchitecture,theurbanmovement,orlandscapedesignfollowingtheintroducedprinciples.

ARCH264 INTRODUCTION TO SHAPE GRAMMARS (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Shape Grammar’s concept draws on analogies between visual & natural language, capturing a sense of order in matter & form. It is therefore familiar beside other termslike“style”&“theme”thathighlighttheawarenessofformrepetitivepatterns, constituent parts, compositional rules & families of designs that share common features.Using“grammar”&“language”asmetaphorindesignisanattempttomake seemingly tacit practice explicit through defined criteria. Shape grammars provide a formal mechanism for generating compositions based on shapes & their spatialrelationships by specifyingmethods to replace parts of shapeswith others.

ARCH361 ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENT (2Cr.: 2Lec) Basic theories & interpretations of environmental studies in relation to the built environment. Review of environmental concerns & their scope. Environmental problems, pollution, threats & impacts of human actions. Design of the built environmentengagedwiththenaturalenvironment.Influenceofnaturalelementson the making of architecture. Relationship of architecture to site & landscape.

ARCH362 SOCIAL STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE (2Cr.: 2Lec) Introductiontothefieldofsociology,definitions&scopeofsocialstudies.Social& culturalcharacteristics indifferentsocieties.Understandingof issues&factorsthat motivate&influencearchitecturaldesign&theory,&howarchitectureisshapedby&shapesculturalconcerns&socialorganization.

ARCH363 THEORY OF HOUSING (2Cr.: 2Lec) Introductiontocontemporary theories&concerns in thefieldofhousing.Rootsof housingproblem.Housingtypologies&classification.Housingsector.Mechanisms& forcesshapingthehousingmarket.Factorsaffectingsupply&demand.Economicsof housingprojects.Feasibilitystudies.Housingpolicies&roleofgovernment.Residential areas&suburbia.Problems,considerations,&alternativeapproachesappliedinthe field.

ARCH364 VIRTUAL REALITY (2Cr.: 1lec, 2Lab) The dual realm of design, computermodeling & visualization. Critical appreciation ofdigitalmedia,interpretingreal&imaginary‘worlds’fromliteratureintheformof multimedia digital models. Emphasis on experimentation, imagination & technical competence through digital media. Prerequisite: ARCH278.


ARCH365 GRAPHIC DESIGN (2Cr.: 1lec, 2Lab) Nature&scopeofgraphicdesign.Conceptualdevelopment.Innovation,technique& presentation.Skillsintheareasofrepresentation:logos,packaging,branding&identity, web design &motion graphics. New techniques &methods of artistic expression: issues&directions. Integrationofmessage&content. Innovation,creativity&highstandardgraphicdesign.Prerequisite:ARCH278.

ARCH461 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (2Cr.: 2Lec) Various theories of architectural landscape, principal landscape design concepts & processes, scope, components & elements, environmental knowledge, contexts & landscapepreferences.Designconsiderations,skills,&scales.Alternativeapproaches &professionalpractices.Critiqueof recent local& internationalcasesof landscape design.

ARCH462 VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE (2Cr.: 2Lec) Scope&keydefinitions.Surveyingvernaculararchitecture.Culture&placeinfluences. Local trends, traditions, & practices. Elements & components. Lessons & values. Connections, continuity& future prospects.

ARCH463 INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Environmental concerns underlying responsive design. Definitions & components of intelligent buildings. Principles of interactive design. Management of indoor environments. The building envelope, automated technologies & smart materials. Integrated building management systems. Efficient use of energy, utilization of renewable energy systems, sustainable management of resources. Analytical techniques&computingtoolsforstudying&assessingbuildingenergy&environmental performance.

ARCH464 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) Information management & decision-making support tools used in urban studies. DefinitionofGIS.OverviewoftherangeofGISapplications(dataacquisition,secondary data generation, analysis &management of data, factor combination & GIS-based modeling.UseofGIS indecision-making. IntegrationofGISwithothertechnologies usedinthefieldofurbanstudies.

ARCH465 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) FundamentalsofBuildingInformationModeling(BIM)asaconstructiondocumentation system. Introduces concepts & features of BIM. Includes software structure & features,modeling&editingtechniques,&sheetcreation&organization.Focuseson applyingBIMsoftwaretodevelopasetofconstructiondocuments.Simulatesprojectdevelopment& documentation.



ARCH466 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (2Cr.: 2Lec) The aim of this course is to help students to createmore effective & appropriate environmentsthataddresshumanneeds.TheCourseinvestigatestheinterrelationships among the physical environment, natural environment, individual differences, & humanbehavior&experience.Studentaretaughttoexplorethedistinctivefeatures ofenvironmentalpsychology in relationtoother formsofpsychology, theoriginof environmental psychology & how an understanding of human behavior influences & informs responsible design decisionmaking. Emphasis is on the effect of design decisionsonhumanbehavior in interior&exterior spaces.

ARCH467 DIGITAL MODELLING (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) Coursedealingwith investigationofdesignproblems through theuseof computer graphics from the initial stagesofdesignconceptualization todesigndevelopment, visualizing a newapproach todifferent issuesof computer aideddesignwithin the processofgeneratingcomplexshapes.Thecourseconcentratesontheideaofdigital designthatisgivingrisetonewarchitectonicpossibilities.Thecourseaimstoexpose studentstogeneralizethedifferencebetweendesigningaccordingtothealgorithmic potential of software programmes & the tectonic parameters of actual building materials.Atthesametime,theoldoppositionoftectonicsversusthedigitaldesign whichhasgivenway toanew tectonicsofdigitaldesign& that canbe lead to thedesiredmaterialization through thehelpofCAMtechnologieswillbe introduced.

ARCH468 PARAMETRIC DESIGN & DIGITAL FABRICATION (2Cr.: 1Lec, 2Lab) Thegoalofthiscourseistogeneratedesignsbasedonthetoolslearnedthroughout thecourse.Theparticipantsinthiscoursewilluseparametrictoolsin3DsMax&third partyscriptstogeneratedesigndigitalformsexpressingcontemporaryglobaltrend. Afterthecourse,theprojects&instructionswillbeplacedonanopensourceplatform, soanyonecandownload&usethem.Throughthedesignofasmallscalearchitectural project,thesuperficialwillbeexploredasbothatechnicaloperation,throughsurface modeling&3Dprinting,&asadiscussionontherelationshipbetweensubstance&surface.

ARCH561 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC ARTS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Overview of the cultural history of Islamic societies as expressed by their art & architecturefromthe7thcenturytothepresent.Changesinartisticstyles,architectural advances& expression of thewrittenword compared across time& geography to understandhow Islam influenced&was influencedby society throughouthistory.

ARCH562 CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS (2Cr.: 2Lec) Introduction to historic conservation. Cultural considerations. Values & ethics of conservation.Procedures,surveys&documentation.Degreesofintervention.Causes ofdecay:natural&man-made.Structuralbehaviorinelementsofhistoricbuildings. Techniques&practices. Examples&approaches.


ARCH563 REGIONALISM IN ARCHITECTURE (2Cr.: 2Lec) The course investigates various& evolving definitions of regionalism& theoretical approaches to the problem of designing architecture that reflects its time, place, culture&environment.Thus, theshapeofbuildings&environmentsarestudied in relation to climate, landscape, availability of resources & cultural backgrounds. It explorestheconceptofregionalisminarchitecture;localarchitecturalmodelsaround theworld;thepowerofinventedregionalism;thepersistenceofregionalrevivals;&the impact of regional architecture in historic preservation.

ARCH564 SITE PLANNING (2 Cr.: 1Lec, 2Stu) Theory,practice& impactsof siteplanning: zoning,growthmanagement,methods & techniques of land use control. Site identity & character. Systematic surveys & site analysis. Physical, cultural & economic contexts. Critique of recent cases of site planning. Developing land use plans& guidelines, land use ordinances& legal frameworks.

ARCH565 URBAN MORPHOLOGY (2Cr.: 2Lec) Nature of urban morphology. Systematic study of morphology: Elements, components &relationships. Morphology in relation to urban contexts. Variables & parameters. Morphology & local identity..Approaches to deal with particular morphologies within urban contexts

ARCH566 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (2Cr.: 2Lec) Environmental Impact Assessment for projects (EIA). Strategic Environmental Assessmentforpolicies,plans&programs(SEA).Identifyingsignificantenvironmental impacts. Environmental management through assessment, prevention, restoration & mitigation of environmental impacts. Preparation of environmental impact statements.Descriptionofdecision-makingprocess&tools.Environmentalsampling & monitoring programs. Analysis & evaluation of proposed solutions, technical feasibility, examination of case studies.

ARCH567 TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE (2Cr.: 2Lec) A focused investigation of selected issues in architecture, architectural design orurbanism. Specific course will vary & will be defined by individual instructors.



Study Plan Bachelor Degree in Architecture (170 Credit Hours)

First Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 271* Architectural Design Fundamentals: VisualStudies 6

ARCH 273* BuildingConstructionI 2

ARCH 275 HistoryofArchitectureI 2

ARCH 277 CADDrawing 2

ARCH 279 ArchitecturalSketching 2

ENGL 001 GeneralEnglish 2

Elective2 2

Second Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 272 ArchitecturalDesignFundamentals:PhysicalStudies 5 Pre:ARCH271

ARCH 274 BuildingConstructionII 3 Pre:ARCH273

ARCH 276 TheoryofArchitectureI 2

ARCH 278 ComputerGraphics 2 Pre:ARCH277

ARCH 280 AcademicWriting 2

ARAB 001 ArabicLanguage&Literature 2

Elective2 2

Third Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 291* ArchitecturalDesignI 5 Pre:ARCH272

ARCH 293* BuildingConstructionIII 3 Pre:ARCH274

ARCH 295 HistoryofArchitectureII 2

ARCH 297 TheoryofColors 2

CVEE 231 TheoryofStructuresforArchitects 2

BLAW 001 HumanRights 1

Elective(General)1 1

Elective3 2


Fourth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 292* ArchitecturalDesignII 5 Pre:ARCH291

ARCH 294* BuildingConstructionIV 3 Pre:ARCH293

ARCH 296 TheoryofArchitectureII 2

ARCH 298 IndoorEnvironmentalControl 2

CVEE 232 Concrete&SteelStructures 2


Elective3 2

Fifth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 331* ArchitecturalDesignIII 5 Pre:ARCH292

ARCH 333* ExecutionDesignI 3 Pre:ARCH294

ARCH 335 HistoryofArchitectureIII 2

ARCH 338 City&TownPlanning 2

MECH 331 HVAC&SanitationforArchitects 2


Elective3 2

Sixth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 332* ArchitecturalDesignIV 5 Pre:ARCH331

ARCH 334* ExecutionDesignII 3 Pre:ARCH333

ARCH 336 TheoryofArchitectureIII 2

ARCH 337 InteriorDesign 2

ARCH 339 EnvironmentalDesign 2


Elective4 2



Seventh Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 431* ArchitecturalDesignV 5 Pre:ARCH332

ARCH 433* ExecutionDesignIII 3 Pre:ARCH334

ARCH 435 UrbanDesign 2

ARCH 437 ProjectManagement 2

CVEE 331 Soil Mechanics & Foundations, & MaterialProperties & Testing 2

Elective4 2

Elective4 2

Eighth Semester (18 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 432* ArchitecturalDesignVI 5 Pre:ARCH431

ARCH 434* ExecutionDesignIV 3 Pre:ARCH433

ARCH 436 Research&Programming 2

ARCH 438 Specifications&Quantities 2

CVEE 332 SurveyingforArchitects 2

Elective5 2

Elective5 2

Ninth Semester (14 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 537 ArchitecturalDesignVII 5 Pre:ARCH432

ARCH 539 ProjectProgramming 3 Pre:ARCH432

ARCH 534 GraduationThesis 2

ARCH 535 BuildingRegulations&ProfessionalPractice 2

ARCH 541 ArchitectureInternship 0

Elective5 2


Tenth Semester (12 Credits) Crs. Pre-co/requisites

ARCH 540 SeniorProject 8Pre:ARCH537ARCH539ARCH434

ARCH 533 ArchitecturalCriticism 2

ARCH 536 Design&BuildingEconomics 21Atotalof12creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another7creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourseslist.DescriptionsoftheuniversityrequirementcoursesareshownintheIntroductionsectionofthiscatalogue.2SelectedfromthelistofFacultyElectiveCoursesofferedatthe“200Level”.3SelectedfromthelistofFacultyElectiveCoursesofferedatthe“300Level”.4SelectedfromthelistofFacultyElectiveCoursesofferedatthe“400Level”.5SelectedfromthelistofFacultyElectiveCoursesofferedatthe“500Level”.*Thesecoremodulesareseparated&independentlygradedcourses.Studentsfailingthefirstmodule(FallSem.)isnotallowedtoregisterinthesecondone(SpringSem.).



II- DESIGN PROGRAMSTheFacultyoffersaBachelorDegreeinInteriorDesign,GraphicDesign,LandscapeDesign,&FashionDesignwheretheminimumdurationofstudyis6semesters.

Admission RequirementsTobeacceptedforanundergraduatedegree,applicantsmust:•Hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant to the chosenundergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;

•SuccessfullypassanentranceexamtomeasurethelevelofproficiencyinEnglishLanguage(orprovideevidenceofEnglishLanguageabilitiessuchasTOEFL,ILETS.

•AllapplicantsarerequiredtoattendanInterview/OralExam&Submitaportfolio.

Graduation RequirementsToreceiveaBachelorDegree intheDesignPrograms,astudentmustsatisfactorilycompletethecredithoursrequired&getanoverallminimumgradepointaverage(GPA)of2.0+ ICDL.Thefollowingtablesummarizesthenumberofcreditsrequiredforgraduation:

Program

* University Requirements + ICDL

Program Requirements Total

Credit HoursMandatory

Courses Elective Courses

Major Core Courses

Free & Major Elective Courses

INTDGRADFASD

5 13

-CommonFoundationRequirements:22Crs.-MandatoryCoreCourses:59Crs.Total: 81

9 108

LAND 5 13

-CommonFoundationRequirements:22Crs.-MandatoryCoreCourses:62Crs.Total: 84

9 11

INTD:InteriorDesignGRAD:GraphicDesignFASD:FashionDesignLAND:LandscapeDesign

*Atotalof18creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Crs.),ENGL001(2Crs.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another13creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourseslist+ICDL.

Design Programs

Common RequirementsThefollowingarethedescriptionsofthecurricularcomponentsthatarecommontoallDesignprograms.

University Requirements StudentworkingforaBachelordegreeinDesignprogramsmustcompleteatotalof18credithoursofUniversityrequirementcoursesdistributedasfollows:

Mandatory University Requirements Courses

Courses Crs.




Elective University Requirements CoursesDescriptionsof theuniversity requirement coursesare shown in the introduction sectionof thiscatalogue.

Common Foundation Requirements


ARTD 201 DesignFundamentals 4

ARTD 203 Photography 3

ARTD 205 HistoryofArtsI 3

ARTD 206 HistoryofArtsII 3

ARTD 207 ComputerAidedDrafting&DesignI 3

ARTD 209 FreehandDrawing 3

ARTD 309 EnvironmentalPsychology 3

Course Description of the Common Foundation Requirements

ARTD201 DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (4Crs.: 1Lec; 6Stu) Thisdesignfundamentalcourseintroducesideas,methodologies,principles,&skills thatcompriseacommonknowledgebase important toalldesigndisciplines.These fundamentalsfosteramultidisciplinarydesignexperienceamongstudents&preparethemtomovetothenextlevel.

Coursework explores basic design elements & processes of visual communication, through exercises that improve visual & manual drawing skills. These exercises encompassformat,line,pattern,proportion,scale,&texture,aswellasinterpretation of space (edge, perspective, dimension), & conceptualization.



ARTD203 PHOTOGRAPHY (3Crs.:2Lec;2Sec) Students develop a basic understanding of the digital camera& current electronic imaging technology.Thecourseexplores theutilizationofphotographyasameans ofdesignproduction&portfolios’documentation. It covers thebasicprinciples for lighting,setup&shootingwith35mm&digitalcameras.Studentswilltakepicturesof both two-dimensional & three-dimensional objects.

ARTD205 HISTORY OF ARTS I (3Crs.: 3Lec) Thecourseincludesachronologicalsurveyofthevisualartsasanexpressionofthe mind&cultureofWesterncivilizationfromthePrehistoricperiod,throughtheNear Eastern,Egyptian,Greek,Roman,EarlyChristian, Jewish&Byzantineart;&Gothic, Renaissance(Italian&Northern),&BaroqueArt&Architecture.Thecourseisdesigned tohelpstudentsincreasetheirarthistoricalvocabularyfordiscussinganartobject’smedium,composition,style,&iconography.

ARTD206 HISTORY OF ARTS II (3Crs.:3Lec) ThiscourseisanintroductiontoWesternartbeforetheNeoclassicaltothepresent day,&coversNeo-Classicism,Realism,Impressionism&Modernistmovementsfrom FauvismthroughAbstractExpressionismtoContemporary.Conceptssuchasartists’ influence, artistic motifs, stylistic evolution, cultural context, patronage, function, reception,&censorshipaswellastheincorporationofnon-EuropeanartformsintotheWesternTraditionwillbecoveredinthisclass.

ARTD207 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN I (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Applicationofcomputer-aideddrafting&design(CADD)concepts,methods,&skills used in all design disciplines.Digital 3Dmodeling&2Dpresentation tools, used in conjunction with computer-aided design (CAD) software, are used to translate students’fundamentalmanualpresentationtechniquestodigitaldrawing,modeling, &layout.EmphasisontheutilizationoftheCADDfunctions&skillstofurtherenhancethedesigndevelopment&productionphasesof thedesignprocess.

ARTD209 FREEHAND DRAWING (3Crs.:1Lec;4Stu) A lecture/studio course for developing the student’s freehand drawing skills, with emphasisonanalytic&descriptivedrawingsofeverydayobjects,building interiors, landscaping,vehicles,&people.Drawingmediawillincludegraphite,ink,charcoal,& pastelorcoloredpencil.

ARTD309 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3Crs.: 3Lec) The aim of this course is to help students to createmore effective & appropriate environmentsthataddresshumanneeds.TheCourseinvestigatestheinterrelationships among the physical environment, natural environment, individual differences, & humanbehavior&experience.Studentaretaughttoexplorethedistinctivefeatures ofenvironmentalpsychology in relationtoother formsofpsychology, theoriginof environmental psychology & how an understanding of human behavior influences & informs responsible design decisionmaking. Emphasis is on the effect of design decisionsonhumanbehavior in interior&exterior spaces.

Interior Design Program

a- Interior Design Program

MissionThe mission of the Interior Design Program at Beirut Arab University is to provide learningopportunitiesthatintegratescriticalthinkingskillswithawidevarietyofcreativeexperiencesinthefieldof InteriorDesign.Verybroadly, the InteriorDesignProgramseekstoprovidestudentswiththehighestprofessional standards toadvanceahuman-centeredpracticeof interiordesign thatcontributespositivelytothehealth,safety&well-beingofpeopleinlocal,regional&globalcontexts.

ObjectivesThe broad aim of interior design program is to provide a variety of transformative learningopportunities to shape creative, rational, & socially & environmentally responsible designprofessionals. This thorough goal is supported through the following objectives:-Tosustainpremiumstandardsforinteriordesigneducationthroughprofessionalaccreditation.-Toprovidestudentswithnecessaryskillsforinteractingwithmultipledisciplinesincollaborativeenvironments.

-To promote communicative designmethodswhich define& achieve users’ needs in variousenvironments.

-Todevelopeffectivecommunicationskills,withasolidbackgroundofdesigntheories,histories,environmental responsiveness, & standards; along with creative, abstract & critical thinkingskills.

-Toinfluencestudentswithahighsenseofsocial&ethicalresponsibilities. Learning Outcomes Graduatesofthisprogramacquiretheessentialknowledge&skillsofsuccessfulpractitionersinthefieldofInteriorDesign.Sixcriticaloutcomesareidentifiedasessentialsforstudentstoachievetheabovementionedaim.Graduateswilldemonstratetheabilityto:-Formulateacompleteunderstandingofthehistorical&theoretical fundamentals&universalprinciples of interior design.

-Developacomprehensive,human-centered,socially&economicallyresponsivedesignthroughcreativeproblem-solvingwithininteriorenvironments.

-Integratedesignswithinthecontextofbuildingtechnologysystemsusingappropriatematerials&products.

-Developattitudes,traits&valuesofprofessionalresponsibility,accountability&effectiveness.-Communicateeffectively&expressideasinwriting,orally&graphically.-Acquirethenecessaryknowledgeforapplying laws,codes,regulations,standards&practicesthatmaintainthehealth,safety&welfareofthepublic.

-Attainamanagerialfoundationrequiredforprofessionalpractice.



Career Opportunities Therearemanydifferentfieldstoenterintheinteriordesignprofession.Youcouldbearesidential,interiordesigner servinghomeownersor you couldpractice commercial interiordesign.Withincommercialdesignyoucouldworkonoffices,restaurants,banks,malls,hotels,&soon.Withineachofthosespecialties,youcouldbeaprojectmanagerheadinguptheentireproject,adraftspersonoraspecifierofproducts.Youcouldbeasalesrepresentativeforanumberofdifferentproducts.Youcouldownoroperateafabricwarehouse,adesignfirm,orbeapartnerinafirm.

Common RequirementsThe listofCommonRequirementcourses& theirdescriptionsarepresented in the introductorypagesof theDesignProgramssection in thiscatalogue.

Mandatory Core Courses


INTD 202 InteriorDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

INTD 204 BuildingSystems 3

INTD 208 ComputerAidedDrafting&DesignII 3 Pre:ARTD207

INTD 210 TheoryofColors 3

INTD 301 InteriorDesignStudioII 4 Pre:INTD202

INTD 302 InteriorDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:INTD301

INTD 303 InteriorMaterials&Specifications 3 Pre:INTD204

INTD 304 InteriorExecutionDesign&DetailingI 3 Pre:INTD303

INTD 305 HistoryofInteriors&Furnishing 3

INTD 306 Textile&FurnishingMaterials 3

INTD 307 InteriorPerspectives 3

INTD 308 LightingDesign 3

INTD 401 InteriorDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:INTD302

INTD 402 InteriorDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:INTD401,INTD403

INTD 403 InteriorExecutionDesign&DetailingII 3 Pre:INTD303

INTD 404 InteriorDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3

INTD 405 FurnitureDesign 3

INTD 407 Internship 1


Description of Mandatory Core CoursesINTD 202 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I (4Crs.:0Lec; 8Stu)

This course is an introduction to thefieldof interiordesign. Topicsof functional& aestheticelements for residential interiors are covered, including the identification ofclientneeds,programming,standards,spaceplanning,drawings,&presentations. Conceptdesign,development,&articulationareemphasized&representedthrough theuseof sketches,mechanical drawings,&perspectives tools, aswell asmodels.Pre-req.: ARTD201

INTD 204 BUILDING SYSTEMS (3Crs.:1Lec;4Stu) ThisCoursedevelopsanunderstandingof thebasic structural theories systems for buildings. This is followed by an overview of building componentswith a focus on structural impact for interior design practice. Students are also introduced to the functionofenvironmentalsupportsystems,includingthebasictechnicalrequirements forbuildingsystems(mechanical,electrical,&firedetection/control)&howtheyaffect interiordesigndecisions&constructiondrawings.

INTD 208 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN II (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) This course is designed to explore digital techniques of 2& 3 dimensional interior space.Studentswillexploreadvancedtechniques&appropriatedigitaltoolstohelp themquicklyvisualizetheirdesignsvolumetrically&apply3Ddesignelementswithin thespatialenvelope.Specialattentionisgiventoutilizingdigitalmediaassupportforvisual&verbalcommunicationthroughareviewof3-Dmodelingconcepts,computer- aidedrenderingconcepts,&methodsinthedevelopmentofinteriordesign.Pre-req.:ARTD207

INTD 210 THEORY OF COLORS (3Crs.:2Lec;2Sec) Thiscourseintroducestheuseofcolorforinteriordesign.Emphasisisoncolortheory, psychologyofcolor&howitaffectshumanmood&behavior,&applicationofcolorin interiorenvironments&lightingconditions.Includedisthevocabularyofcolor,color temperatures,theprinciplesofthecolorwheel&howtouseit.Withtheuseofpaintvalues,tones,&shadesaremastered.

INTD 301 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) BasedonthefoundationofInteriorDesignI,theaimofthiscourseistodevelopstudents’ knowledge of the fundamentals of interior design practice. The concept of place makingismuchconsideredinthegivenprojects,emphasizingonthedesignmethods &constraints.Studentsareintroducedtocommercialdesigntheories&workspace ergonomics,applyingthemtospecificdesignconditionstoexperience&developan understanding of the designer’s role in creating public spaces. Considerations aregiventousersofvariousage,culture,income,&physicalabilities.Pre-req.:INTD202



INTD 302 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) Anintermediatestudiocoursewherestudentscontinuetodeveloptheirunderstanding of functional & formal elements of architectural interiors, as well as principles & characteristicsofinteriority.Inthiscourse,studentsacquireknowledgeofretailshops design, focusing on programming skills, space planning & circulation strategies, to createinteriorenvironmentthatsuccessfullydisplay&marketproductswithrespecttostandards&architecturalconstraints.Pre-req.:INTD301

INTD 303 INTERIOR MATERIALS & SPECIFICATIONS (3Crs.:1Lec; 4Stu) This Course introduces students to the properties & specifications of appropriate materials, other than those of a structural nature, which are appropriate for the interiorenvironments,includingmaterialsforfloors,walls,ceilings,windows,&other interior surfaces. Special attention is given to the health effects & environmental impactofmaterialchoicesininteriordesign.Studentsinvestigatethedesigner’srole & responsibility in the process ofmaterial selection in order to provide aesthetic,standardcompliance,&sustainablefinishspecificationsforavarietyofspaces.Pre-req.: INTD204

INTD 304 INTERIOR EXECUTION DESIGN & DETAILING I (3Crs.:1Lec;4Stu) In this course, students develop their knowledge & graphical skills necessary for the production of working drawings of interior constructions, such as floor plans, elevations, sections, finish schedules, reflected ceiling plans, & details. Emphasis is placedontheselection,specification&illustrationofappropriatematerials,assemblies& components. Pre-req.: INTD303

INTD 305 HISTORY OF INTERIORS & FURNISHING (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscoursereviewsthehistoricalaspectsofarchitecture,interiors,&furniturefrom earlycivilizationsthroughtheRococoperiod,focusingondevelopments inWestern Europe,theEnglishGeorgianperiodintheearly18thcenturythroughtheVictorian revivalsofthe19thcentury,proto-modernistmovementsinthelatterhalfofthe19th centuryinEngland,&concludingwiththeNeo-modernmovementthatconcludesthe 20th century. Studentsexplorehistoric stylesof thehabitat& its furnishingsas an expressionofpeoples’needs&valuesofthetime.Constructionmethods&materials arecoveredinmoredepth&specificcolor&fabricinfluencesareexplored.

INTD 306 TEXTILE & FURNISHING MATERIALS (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscoursegivesstudentsabroadunderstandingoftextiles&theirusageininterior environment.Topicsincludetextiledesign,fibers,methodsofweaving,dyeing,finishes &trims,flammability,consumerprotection,specificationoftextilesforresidential& non-residential end-users,& designer responsibility as related to consumer health,safety&welfare.


INTD 307 INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES (3Crs.:2Lec;2Stu) Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of theory of two-point mechanicalperspective,&todevelopfreehanddrawing&sketchingskillsofinterior& exteriorspaces.Thiscourseexplorestheuseofvariousmediatodefinelight,shadows, textures,&illustratemateriality&spatialcharacter.Studentsalsolearnfundamental presentationboardlayout&composition.

INTD308 LIGHTING DESIGN (3Crs.:3Lec) ThisCoursefocusesonthefundamentalsof light: itssources,variations,quality,design implications, product variations, technologies & cost/benefits. Students learn how to integrate appropriate lighting choices, from both technical & aesthetic perspectives, coveringthefour functionof light: task,accent,decorative&ambient.Lightingfor the specificsectorsofbuiltenvironments (residential, retail, corporate,etc.) isdiscussed&evaluated as an imperative creative design feature& form-maker.

INTD401 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) An advanced studio course that aims to further develop students’ skills in design process&methods,aswellascreative&criticalskills,toproposesolutionstocomplex residentialprojects.Thestudentsanalyzespatialneedsintermsofclientneeds,human behavior,lifestyle&function&developadesignthatintegratesthoseneedswitha focusonsocial,cultural,economic&technicalissues&theoreticalunderstandingtovariousconceptsofhome&livingspaces.Pre-req.:INTD302.

INTD402 INTERIOR DESIGN SENIOR PROJECT (6Crs.:0Lec;12Stu) Inthiscourse,studentschoosetheirowncomplexseniordesignprojecttopic&work towardsmore self-directed learning. In this advanced studio students are required to incorporate the skills & knowledge gained throughout their studies to create a comprehensive project, including a written research of the topic, programming & design requirements, presentation drawings, models, material & furniture boards, detaildrawings&specifications.Studentsworkindependentlywithtutor’sguidanceto generatecreativeprofessionalleveldesignoutcomeswithassociatedlevelsofdetailing of their projects choosing to focus on one or more of the following: materiality, sustainability,universaldesign,humanfactorsoranyotherareas.Pre-req.:INTD401,INTD403.

INTD403 INTERIOR EXECUTION DESIGN & DETAILING II (3Crs.:1Lec;4Stu) This course provides advanced study of interior building construction, materials, detailing&buildingservices.Interiordetailingincludesbutisnotlimitedto,interior partitions, stairs, fireplaces, doors, windows. Students examine current practices & standards of building services, including electrical, plumbing, sprinklers, HVAC,communications & security. Pre-req.: INTD303



INTD404 INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobusinesspractices&proceduresinthefield of interior design . Students are introduced to the basic principles of operating an InteriorDesignbusiness,planningforprofit&growth,writingcontracts,marketing, selling,& projectmanagement. Topics discussed also include professional ethics& sociallyresponsibledesign.Emphasisisonthedevelopmentofprojectadministrationdocumentswithinthecontextof legal&ethicalobligationstothepublic.

INTD405 FURNITURE DESIGN (3Crs.:1Lec;4Stu) This design studio focuses on the aesthetic & functional issues related to the construction of freestanding furniture. The design & construction of both hard & soft furniture elements are covered. Special attention is given to anthropometric &ergonomic considerations,aswell as to thedevelopmentofdetaileddrawings& modelofthedesignedfurniturepiecetobetterunderstandconstructionconnections & detailing.

INTD407 INTERNSHIP (1Cr.:1Lec) Students spend 120 hours in a monitored professional environment to gain the necessary experience that compliments the program’s academic work. Work experienceprovidesstudentswithpracticalexperienceinareaswhicharerelevantto theirspecificinterests&skills.Studentsshouldbeexposedtovariousaspectsofthe interior design field&must present a report about their experience.



INTD 220 Scenography 3

INTD 221 BuildingInformationModeling 3

INTD 222 AcousticsDesign 3

INTD 223 HistoricInteriorPreservation 3

INTD 224 IntroductiontoIslamicArts 3

INTD 225 GraphicDesign 3


INTD220 SCENOGRAPHY (3Crs.:2Lec;2 Stu) Studentsareintroducedtothemethods,concepts&materialsofdesigningfortheatre sceneries.Throughdiverse-approachworkshops,studentsexplorethewaysinwhich space, time, light, sound, object, color& formmay bewoven together on theatre stagetoimpress&communicatewithspectator.Studentsstudyalsothemethodsof developingadesignfromscriptanalysistopresentationofthecompleteddesign.


INTD221 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (3Crs.:2Lec; 2Lab) In this course, students explore the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologyasacommunication&collaborationtools.Emphasis ison3-Dmodeling & rendering as well as preparation of construction documents resulting at theprofessional level.

INTD222 ACOUSTICS DESIGN (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscoursecoversthefundamentalsofarchitecturalacoustics.Topicsinclude:sound generation&propagates;humansoundperceptions;soundleveldescriptors;acoustic propertiesofmaterials&theirplaceinthedevelopmentofholisticdesignconcepts. Students apply acousticdesign criteria,methods,&materials to spaces for variousactivities&functions,suchastheatres,classrooms,auditorium,open-planoffice,etc.

INTD223 HISTORIC INTERIOR PRESERVATION (3Crs.:3Lec) Inthiscourse,studentslearntheprinciples&theoriesofpreservation&adaptivereuse ofhistoricalinteriors.Topicsincludetreatmentofhistoricinteriorsurfaces,materials, interior architectural features, & decorative arts in restoration & rehabilitation projects.

INTD224 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ARTS (3Crs.:3Lec) Inthiscourse,studentsareintroducedtothedifferenterasofIslamicarts.Emphasis isonthedecorativepatterns&motifsthatdistinguishtheprominentIslamicperiods, including the construction & applications of Islamic calligraphy, geometry & floral designsininteriors.Modernmanifestationsofthisstyleintoday’sIslamicworldare also reviewed.

INTD225 GRAPHIC DESIGN (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotwo-dimensionalelements&principlesofgraphic design as the basis of visual language& communication. Through problem solving approach,studentsmanipulategraphicforms&designelements inblack-and-white & color media to convey meaning, strategies for idea generation & development of distinctive concepts. Emphasis is given to the importance of presentation &craftsmanship.



Study Plan Bachelor Degree in Interior Design (108 Credit Hours)









INTD 202 InteriorDesignStudioI 4 Pre:INTD201

INTD 204 BuildingSystems 3


INTD 208 ComputerAidedDrafting&DesignII 3 Pre:ARTD207

INTD 210 TheoryofColors 3



INTD 301 InteriorDesignStudioII 4 Pre:INTD202

INTD 303 InteriorMaterials&Specifications 3 Pre:INTD204

INTD 305 HistoryofInteriors&Furnishing 3

INTD 307 InteriorPerspectives 3





INTD 302 InteriorDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:INTD301

INTD 304 InteriorExecutionDesign&DetailingI 3 Pre:INTD303

INTD 306 Textile&FurnishingMaterials 3

INTD 308 LightingDesign 3






INTD 401 InteriorDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:INTD302

INTD 403 InteriorExecutionDesign&DetailingII 3

INTD 405 FurnitureDesign 3

INTD 407 Internship 1

Elective2 3




INTD 402 InteriorDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:INTD401INTD403

INTD 404 InteriorDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3 Pre:INTD303

Elective2 3

Elective2 3



1Atotalof18creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another13creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourseslist.DescriptionsoftheuniversityrequirementcoursesareshownintheIntroductionsectionofthiscatalogue.

2SelectedfromthelistofMajorElectiveCoursesoffered.



b- Graphic Design Program

MissionThemissionof theGraphicDesignProgramatBeirutArabUniversity is toprovidestudentswiththe technical, conceptual,& cultural backgroundnecessary to demonstrate proficiency as visualcommunicators.Theprogramintroducesstudentstoaprogressiveseriesofcoursesthatdevelopstudents’abilityforproblemsolvingthroughcriticalthinking,stimulatingtheirsenseofcreativity&imagination,&preparingthemintoprofessionalsreadyforawidevarietyofentry-leveljobsinthefieldofGraphicDesign.

ObjectivesTheaimoftheGraphicDesignProgramisto inspiregraphicdesigners intogenerating&creatingeffectivevisual communications throughdeveloping their individual talent,potential,&personallanguage.Thekeyobjectivesofthegraphicdesignprogramareto:-Helpstudentsdevelopstrongtechnical&conceptualdesignskills.-Helpstudentsexplore&understandtheissuesofcontemporaryGraphicDesignpractice.-Exposestudentstoalltheskills&toolsrelevanttothisindustry,bothtraditional&digital.-Provide students with practical knowledge & experience with industry-standard tools &equipments.

-Develop an understanding of business &marketing practices, creating ethical & responsibleindustry professionals.

Learning Outcomes Graduatesofthisprogramwillacquiretheessentialknowledge&skillsofsuccessfulpractitionersinthefieldofGraphicDesign.Graduateswilldemonstratetheabilityto:-Demonstrateproficiencyindesignprinciples,designprocess,&contemporarydesignpracticewithasolidtheoretical&historicalbackground.

-Developanunderstandingofdesignprocess&problemsolvingmethodsutilizingcriticalthinkingskills.

-ConsidertheeffectofGraphicDesignonthehumanenvironmentthroughsocialresponsibility,environmental responsiveness,& interdisciplinaryperspectives.

-Demonstrateexpertiseinrecognizedtechnicalskills.-Understand&applybasicprinciplesintheprocessofdesigning,analyzing,&evaluatinggraphicdesignsolutionsinrelationtospecificenduses&consumerneeds&preferences.

Career Opportunities Agraduateofthisprogramwillbequalifiedtoworkin:Graphic Design Studios, Advertising Agencies, Multimedia Studios, Publishing Houses, PrintingCompanies, Art Departments in Large Corporations & Freelance Graphic Designer.Graphicdesignjobscoverallendsofthecreativespectrum:Creative / Art Director, Layout Artist & Brand Identity Designer, Logo Designer, Flash Designer,Illustrator,TechnicalIllustrator,PhotoEditing/PhotoshopArtist,MultimediaDesigner,Photographer,WebDesigner&Advertising/Marketing.

Graphic Design Program

Common Requirements The listofCommonRequirementcourses& theirdescriptionsarepresented in the introductorypagesof theDesignProgramssection in thiscatalogue.



GRAD 202 GraphicDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

GRAD 204 Theory&PhilosophyofVisualCommunication 3

GRAD 208 ComputerGraphics 3 Pre:ARTD207

GRAD 210 TheoryofColorsinVisualArts 3

GRAD 301 GraphicDesignStudioII 4 Pre:GRAD202

GRAD 302 GraphicDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:GRAD301

GRAD 303 TypographyI 3

GRAD 304 TypographyII 3 Pre:GRAD303

GRAD 305 HistoryofVisualCommunication 3

GRAD 306 WebDesign 3

GRAD 307 DigitalImaging 3 Pre:GRAD208

GRAD 308 MotionGraphics 3

GRAD 401 GraphicDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:GRAD302

GRAD 402 GraphicDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:GRAD401

GRAD 403 InteractiveDesign 3

GRAD 404 GraphicDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3

GRAD 405 Print&ProductionMedia 3

GRAD 407 Internship 1

Description of Mandatory Core Courses

GRAD202 GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) The course develops students’ basic skills needed to structure & organize visual communications in both conventional & digital environments. Emphasis is placed on conceptual development, structural organization of information, & interaction of form&verbal content toeffectively communicate ideas. Students learn to think critically,evaluatedesignproposalsaesthetically,&becomefamiliarwithavarietyof tools&techniquesusedtoproduceprofessionalworkinthefieldsofgraphicdesign&advertising. Pre-req.: ARTD201.



GRAD204 THEORY & PHILOSOPHY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscourseexploresthetheoretical&philosophicalissues,concepts,&processesof visualcommunicationinitsmanysettings,tohelpstudentsbringtogethermessage,meaning,& form. Students are trained to employ type& layout principles, image- makingconcepts,&designprocessesinvisual/verbalcommunicationswithmul¬tiple media outcomes.

GRAD208 COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Thisisanintroductorycoursetobit-mapped&vector-baseddigitalimaging.Students develop both creative& technical skills necessary to create & produce images for digital or print-based media using Macintosh computer Operating System, Adobe Photoshop&Illustrator,aswellasavarietyofimageformats,colormodels,&file&fontmanagement. Pre-req.: ARTD207

GRAD210 THEORY OF COLORS IN VISUAL ARTS (3Crs.:2Lec;2Sec) This fundamental course provides an introduction to the principles & theories of coloursasitrelatestographicdesign&visualcommunication,byunderstandinghow coloursinteracttomakeappropriatedesigndecisions.Topicsincludethevocabulary ofcolour,perception&colourintensity,thevaluescale&simultaneouscontrast,the effects&physics of colour,& theories of colour psychology. Students also explorecolourcalibration,bothwithsoftware&hardwaretools.

GRAD301 GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) Graphic design is explored through the integration of typography & imagery from planning,conceptualization,&creation,throughmanagementofcontentforavariety ofprojects.Majorthemesaddressedinthiscourseare:contrast&fusionofgraphic form, text/image collage, hierarchy, grid systems, & extended layouts. Critiques & discussionsofprofessionalworkincludingtraditionalstructuresofbooks,catalogues,magazines,&brochures.Pre-req.: GRAD202.

GRAD302 GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO III (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) Students learn to develop visual identity systems for organizations & companies applied to print, web, & broadcast media. This is achieved through the study of how organizations use identity design to express core values & impact consumer perceptions of brand. Students developdesign projectswith clear process starting fromresearch&conceptualization,toimage,typegeneration,layout,presentation,&evaluation. Pre-req.: GRAD301.

GRAD303 TYPOGRAPHY I (3Crs.:2Lec;2Stu) TypographyIisanintroductorycoursetothebasicterminology,anatomy&structure oftype.Studentsstarttodevelopanappreciationof&sensitivitytoletterform.The course includes a survey of the historical development of Typographic forms & different classifications of type families. Students generated designs that illustratetypography as ameaningful elementof visual communication.


GRAD304 TYPOGRAPHY II (3Crs.:2Lec;2Stu) This course builds on the fundamentals learned in Typography I Course. Students exploretherelationshipbetweentype&imageacrossprint&digitalmedia.Emphasis is placed on the development of more complex design combining visual & verbal elements,aswellasthedevelopmentofadvancedpublicationlayoutskills,grid-basedtypographic structures,& informationdesign.Pre-req.: GRAD303.

GRAD305 HISTORY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscoursereviewsthehistoricalcontextforthegraphicartsofcalligraphy,typography, bookdesign,diagramming,& illustration. Emphasis is placedon the relationshipof theseappliedarts to thefinearts, technology,&social&politicalhistory.Through informed discussions, the convergence of art & human-computer interactivity is examinedinthelast25years,triggeringnewformsofartisticvisualexpressions.

GRAD306 WEB DESIGN (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) This course introduces students to the fundamentalsofXHTML (extensiblemarkup language)&CSS(cascadingstylesheets)contentforthedevelopment&manipulation ofwebsites,loggingintoawebserver,creatingawebpagetemplate,uploadingtoa remotewebserver&modifywebpages.Studentsalsolearnhowtocriticallyevaluatewebsitequality,&howtocreate&maintainqualitywebpages.

GRAD307 DIGITAL IMAGING (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Studentsare introducedtoPhotoshop&AdobeBridgeapplicationsfortheefficient production,management&manipulationofrasterimages.Severalexercisesaregiven tostudentstobecomeprofessionalwiththecapabilitiesofgivensoftwareapplications byexploringboththetechnicalaspectsofimagemanipulation,aswellastheartistic aspectsofcreatingimages.Topicsincluderastergraphics,settingupfilesfordifferent destinations, creating & manipulating raster graphics & photographs, applying & adjustingeffects,non-destructiveeditingtechniquesapplied inwebdesign,print&application interfaces.Pre-req.:GRAD208.

GRAD308 MOTION GRAPHICS (3Crs.:2Lec;2 Lab) Inthiscourse,studentsgainasolidfoundationofmotiongraphics&effectstechniques thatsupporttheircreativity&enhancetheirdigitalskillsthroughlearningtocreate short animated compositions by combining texts, images, & videos. Projects incorporate rotoscoping (drawing on live video), frame by frame hand-drawn animation,editingvideos,addingaudiotracks,cutting&pastingadditionalsources,utilizing 2D animation tools.

GRAD401 GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO IV (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) This course focuseson thedesign& constructionof three-dimensional forms such as packaging, exhibits, & displays. Students conceptualize & develop preliminary constructionplans,&buildthree-dimensionalmodelsof theirdesignprojectsusing a variety of materials & techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on developing students’ ability to conduct significant research & analysis. Students may address projectsinvolvingtherenewalofanexistingbrand&subsequentpackagingapplicationswithin a coherentmarketingprogram. Pre-req.: GRAD302.



GRAD402 GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR PROJECT (6Crs.: 0Lec;16Stu) Inthiscourseeachstudentisrequiredtodevelopaprofessionalportfolioplusawritten dissertationincludingself-promotion,resume,&visualdocumentationoftheselected project. The prepared portfolio should demonstrate professional competence indesign, concept, technical skills,&craft&meetshighstandardsofexcellence.Pre-req.:GRAD401

GRAD403 INTERACTIVE DESIGN (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) This course introduces students to design elements & techniques for mobile applications.Throughlectures&appliedprojects,studentslearnhowtoconceptualize, design, prototype, & execute interactive applications for portable digital devices. Studentsarechallengedtoexaminetheaesthetic,cultural,&technologicalimplicationofthisemergingartfield&market.

GRAD404 GRAPHIC DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscourseexaminesthehistoric&contemporarymodesofgraphicdesignpractice including career strategies, professional ethics, & business practices. Students are introducedtothebasicprinciplesofoperatingagraphicdesignbusiness,planningfor profit&growth,writingcontracts,marketing,selling,&projectmanagement.

GRAD405 PRINT & PRODUCTION MEDIA (3Crs.:3Lec) Student investigates the production process of printedmaterial fromoriginal copy & digital files. Topics includemajor printing processes, preparation of typography, photography, illustration, & colour separations for commercial output. The course also covers the relationships between cost, quality, & time constraints for printed materials, aswell as recent developments in digital&print process.

GRAD407 INTERNSHIP (1Cr.:1Lec) Students spend 120 hours in a monitored professional environment to gain the necessary experience that compliments the program’s academic work. Work experienceprovides studentswithpracticalexperience inareaswhichare relevant totheirspecific interests&skills.Studentsshouldbeexposedtovariousaspectsof graphic design & must present a report about their experience.




GRAD 220 PortfolioPlanning 3

GRAD 221 Marketing&SocialMedia 3

GRAD 222 DigitalMixedMedia 3

GRAD 223 SequentialPhotography 3

GRAD 224 ArabicTopography 3

GRAD 225 StoryBoarding 3


GRAD220 PORTFOLIO PLANNING (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforjobinterviewsbyhelpingthemcompileaportfolio. Students plan a self-branding strategy & integrate this across all facets of their portfolio:onlinewebsite,personalblog,printedportfolio,designsamples,&résumé package.Theaccumulated&refinedportfolioistodemonstratestudent’sconceptual,design,craftsmanship&otherskills.

GRAD221 MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Students develop an understanding of social media as an essential strategy of marketingnowadays,&anintelligentaspectofanybusinessplan.Thiscoursecovers notonlythefundamentalsofsocialmediamarketing,butalsothebasicsofintegrating themintoanonlinepresence.FrombuildingFacebookpagestoauthoringTwitterbios, thecoursecoversbothonlineservices&discusseshowtomakebestuseofthemasa socialmarketingmedia.

GRAD222 DIGITAL MIXED MEDIA (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoexplorethecreativepotential presented through the imaginativecombinationofboth traditional&digitalmedia. Studentsareaskedtoutilize&combineskillslearnedintraditional&digitalillustrationcoursestopresentinspiring&creativeillustrationsunrestrictedbyasingularmedium.

GRAD223 SEQUENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3Crs.:3Lec) This course concentrates on using images in sequence. Students explore how sequencebasedimages,bywayofediting&text,createrelationshipsbetweenimages &ultimately tell stories that thesingle imagecannot.Studentswork independently &insmallgroupstofurtherexplorenotionsofauthorship&therollofdocumentaryphotography in a contemporary art context.



GRAD224 ARABIC TYPOGRAPHY (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Thiscourseisanintroductiontotherealmofpublishing&printindustriesrelativeto Arabicculture&traditionalforms.StudentsareintroducedtothebasicArabictype& customlettering.Inaddition,thecourseprovidesasurveyofthehistory&evolution of Arabic typography, with particular reference to Islamic calligraphy & arabesque patterns.

GRAD225 STORY BOARDING (3Crs.:3Lec) In this course, students study the theories & techniques of storytelling of art for graphic novels, comic books, children’s books,& storyboards for animation&film. Topicsincludethedevelopmentofscripts,storyboarding,pencilling,inking,digitizing, & computer colouring.

Study PlanBachelor Degree in Graphic Design (108 Credit Hours)









GRAD 202 GraphicDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

GRAD 204 Theory&PhilosophyofVisualCommunication 3


GRAD 208 ComputerGraphics 3 Pre:ARTD207

GRAD 210 TheoryofColorsinVisualArts 3



GRAD 301 GraphicDesignStudioII 4 Pre:GRAD202

GRAD 303 TypographyI 3

GRAD 305 HistoryofVisualCommunication 3

GRAD 307 DigitalImaging 3 Pre:GRAD208






GRAD 302 GraphicDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:GRAD301

GRAD 304 TypographyII 3 Pre:GRAD303

GRAD 306 WebDesign 3

GRAD 308 MotionGraphics 3





GRAD 401 GraphicDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:GRAD302

GRAD 403 InteractiveDesign 3

GRAD 405 Print&ProductionMedia 3

GRAD 407 Internship 1

Elective2 3




GRAD 402 GraphicDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:GRAD401

GRAD 404 GraphicDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3

Elective2 3

Elective2 3

Elective(General)1 21Atotalof18creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another13creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourseslist.DescriptionsoftheuniversityrequirementcoursesareshownintheIntroductionsectionofthiscatalogue.2SelectedfromthelistofMajorElectiveCoursesoffered.



c- Landscape Design Program

MissionTheMission of the Landscape design program is to prepare students into becoming innovativelandscapepractitioners,inbothpublicservice&privatepractice,tocreateapositiveimpactonthenatural&builtenvironments,astheyintersectwithmeansofurbanizationofthelocal,regional,&internationalcommunities.Theofferedprogrambuildsadesignexpertisebasedonboththeoretical&appliedunderstandingofhuman&naturalsystems,gainedthroughaninterdisciplinaryapproachtoproject-basedlearning.

ObjectivesTheLandscapeDesignProgramaimsataddressingcontemporaryissuesfacingregionallandscapes&communities.Accordingly,theprogramobjectivesareto:-Educatestudentsthroughdesign-centered,planning&technicalclasses,exploringtherolesofnature,culture,&communityinshapinghuman,built&naturalenvironments.

-Develop students’ ability to integrate aesthetic, artistic, scientific, cultural, institutional,social,ecological,& technologicaldimensions in thedesign,planningand/ormanagementoflandscapes.

-Enhancethestudents’personaldevelopment&understandingofethicalprinciples&ecologicalvalues through an effective balance of problem-solving & communication skills, & globalawareness.

-Developstudents’abilitytofind&evaluateinformation&toworkasamemberofaproductive,collaborativegroup.

Learning Outcomes Graduatesofthisprogramwillacquiretheessentialknowledge&osuccessfulpractitionersinthefieldofLandscapeDesign.Graduateswilldemonstratetheabilityto:-Promote an ethic of environmental & cultural presidency by integrating aesthetic, artistic,scientific, cultural, legal, political, economic, social, ecological, & technological dimensionsin solving problems to achieve exemplary design & management of man-made & naturallandscapes.

-Demonstrateadvancedgraphical,verbal,&writtenpresentationskills.-Understand,employ&evaluatetheprinciples,theories,&recenttrendsinthefieldofLandscapeDesign.

-Workindependently&incollaborationwithotherstocreatesolutionsforcomplicatedlandscapedesignand/orplanningproblems.

-Createapplicabledesignsthatfurtherenhancepublichealth,safety&welfareincontemporaryurbancities.

-Performasanentry-levellandscapedesignerinpublicorprivateoffices.

Landscape Design Program

Career Opportunities Agraduate landscapedesignerwillbequalifiedtowork inSitePlanning,UrbanDesign,RegionalLandscapePlanning,Park&RecreationPlanning,LandDevelopmentPlanning,EcologicalPlanning&Design,HeritageConservation,LandscapeReclamation&Restoration,Social/Behavioralaspectsof landscapedesign.Other career options include Consulting Services, Landscape Developer, Landscape Planner,Greenway Initiator, Landscape Assessor, Garden Designer, & Landscape Contractor.

Common Requirements The listofCommonRequirementcourses& theirdescriptionsarepresented in the introductorypagesof theDesignProgramssection in thiscatalogue.



LAND 202 LandscapeDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

LAND 204 LandscapeConstructionMaterials&Specifications 3

LAND 208 DigitalMediainLandscape 3 Pre:ARTD207

LAND 210 LandscapeHorticulture 3

LAND 301 LandscapeDesignStudioII 4 Pre:LAND202

LAND 302 LandscapeDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:LAND301

LAND 303 LandscapeConstruction:SiteSystems&Engineering 3 Pre:LAND204

LAND 304 LandscapeExecution&DetailingI 3 Pre:LAND303

LAND 305 LandscapeArchitectureHistory 3

LAND 306 PlantBiology 3

LAND 307 LandscapeEcology 3

LAND 308 GeographicInformationSystem 3

LAND 310 Surveying 3

LAND 401 LandscapeDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:LAND302

LAND 402 LandscapeDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:INTD401,INTD403

LAND 403 LandscapeExecutionDesign&DetailingII 3 Pre:LAND304

LAND 404 LandscapeDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3

LAND 405 SustainableLandscapeDesign 3

LAND 407 Internship 1



Description of Mandatory Core CoursesLAND202 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO I (4Crs.:0Lec;8 Stu)

Thiscourseisthefirstinthesequenceoflandscapedesignstudioswherestudentsare introducedtothedevelopmentoflandscapedesignprocessesasappliedtosmall-scale projects: analysis&evaluationof sitedevelopmentprocedures; shaping landscapeform&space,appliedlandscapeelements&plants.Pre-req.:ARTD201.

LAND204 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & SPECIFICATIONS (3Crs.: 1Lec;4 Stu) This course provides an introduction to site construction & landscape materials & techniques. Topics addressed involve site work & principles of cut/fill, design & placementofvarious structures,diversepavingmaterialsofpedestrian&vehicular circulation spaces, & site drainage materials. Students learn how to read plans & alsoprepareplansshowingconstructiondetails including:walls,walkways,wooden structures, & water features.

LAND208 DIGITAL MEDIA IN LANDSCAPE (3Crs.:2Lec;2 Lab) Thiscourseintroducesdigitalapplications&methodologiesusefulinlandscapedesign’ interpretive, interactive design, production, & presentation processes. Students explore digital techniques & tools to develop their designs volumetrically & apply landscapegraphicsinexteriorperspectives.Specialattentionisgiventotheeffective useofcolor,quickmethodofcreatingperspectivesasanintegralpartofdesignprocessingenerating,evaluating&presentingdesignideas.Pre-req.:ARTD207

LAND210 LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscourseintroducesthebasicprinciplesofselection&managementoflandscape plants. Students study the habitat, site& technical conditions,& characteristics of planttypologies&theirapplicationtolandscapehorticulture. Issuesaddressedare the use of native & exotic plants typical of landscape practice in diverse contextsranging fromnatural areas tourban settings.

LAND301 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO II (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) In thisdesign studio, studentsexplore siteplanning theories,methods& resources usedinanalyses.Thiscoursetrainsstudentsontheprocessesofmeasuringvarious physical qualities of a site or landscape, such as adjacent buildings, topography, circulation,facilities,&humanfunctions,&thenhowtoapplysiteplanningtheories toevaluatelandscapedesignpotentials&viability.Focusisontheformimplications ofapplyingspecificmaterials,plantings&structuralsystems,aswellasearthwork&drainage. Pre-req.: LAND202.

LAND302 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO III (4Crs.:0Lec;8Stu) Thiscourseisanadvancedmoduleoflandscapeplanning&designatneighbourhood scale.Emphasis isplacedonfunctionalrelationships,transportationnetwork,green infrastructure,&publicservicesinamixofhousing&commercialprojects,byapplying appropriatetechnologies&strategiesthatpromoteenvironmentally&economicallysustainablecommunityforms,aswellasbettersocialequity.Pre-req.:LAND301.


LAND303 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION: SITE SYSTEMS & ENGINEERING (3Crs.:1Lec;4Stu) Students develop an understanding of the principles & techniques of landform manipulationfordesign&drainage.Issuesaddressedincludecontourmanipulation, topographic& grading problems in landscape engineering: drainage plans, grading plans,spotelevations,roadalignment,sections&profiles&cut-and-fillcalculations.Pre-req.: LAND204.

LAND304 LANDSCAPE EXECUTION DESIGN & DETAILING I (3Crs.:1Lec;4 Stu) Thiscourseexaminestherelationshipbetween landscapedesign& implementation through construction principles & techniques addressed in preceding courses. Students develop a comprehensive set of working drawing that applies structural theories,selectionofmaterials,detailing&technicalspecificationscommonlyusedinlandscape design. Pre-req.: LAND303.

LAND305 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE HISTORY (3Crs.:3Lec) This course reviews the development of landscape architecture as an art form

fromthe8ththroughthe19thcenturiestillnowadays. Studentsare introducedto imperativeexamplesoflandscapefromtheeastern,centralAsian,&westernregions oftheworld.Thecultural&socialhistoryofeachepochisalsoreviewedasameansof criticallyanalyzing theaddressed ideas&conceptsof landscapedesign.

LAND306 PLANT BIOLOGY (3Crs.:3Lec) Inthiscourse,thevisual&ecologicalcharacteristicsofplantsusedinlandscapedesign areidentified.EmphasisisonlandscapeplantsforurbancontextsinMediterranean climates,identifyingthebasictaxonomictechniquesappliedtotrees,shrubs,vines& herbaceousplantsgrownin:parks,streets,containers inbalconiesorroofgardens, greenroofs,verticalwalls,etc.

LAND307 LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY (3Crs.:3Lec) Studentsare introducedtotheconceptsofecology& landscapeecologyrelatedto sustainablesiteplanning&design.Emphasisisplacedonusingtheory,conservation ethics,&legalregulationstoguideplanning&designdecisionmaking,withagoalof greater integrationofecologicalconcepts&sustainabilityof landscape.

LAND308 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Students are introduced to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications appropriate to landscapeanalysis. Applications includedataacquisition, secondary data generation, analysis &management of data, factor combination & GIS-based modelling,useofGISindecision-making,&IntegrationofGISwithothertechnologiesused in thefieldof LandscapeDesign.

LAND310 SURVEYING (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) Thiscourse isdesignedto familiarizestudentswithsurveying techniques&grading principlesthatareessentialtointerpretingtopographicalinformation&understanding natural&man-madefeaturesthatinfluencegradechangesinthelandscape.Students aretrainedtobasicapplicationsofsurveyequipment,note-keeping,plotting&other measuringtechniquesthatareusefultolandscapeprofession.



LAND401 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO IV (4Crs.:0Lec;8 Stu) Thisstudiofocusesongeneratingplanning&designstrategiesforurbansustainable communities,whereopenspacesareviewedasacatalystforcommunitydevelopment &revitalization.Topicsincludecommunityidentification,socialcohesiveness,social,economic&politicalfactors,&communitysafety&liveability.Pre-req.:LAND302

LAND402 LANDSCAPE DESIGN SENIOR PROJECT (6Crs.:0Lec;12Stu) Inthiscoursestudentshoulddemonstrateintegration&applicationoftheknowledge & skills from all courses in the program. Each student develops a comprehensive independent landscapeproject from initial research&site investigation todetaileddesign, implementation,& technicaldetails.Pre-req.: INTD401, INTD403.

LAND403 LANDSCAPE EXECUTION DESIGN & DETAILING II (3Crs.:1Lec;4 Stu) This Course provides an understanding of essential considerations of design implementation&constructiondocumentationinlandscapearchitecture.Emphasizes isplacedonpreparingasetdrawings,detailing,&specificationsofaspecialtytopicinlandscape design. Pre-req.: LAND304.

LAND404 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS (3Crs.:3 Lec) This course examines the historic & contemporary modes of landscape practice includingpracticetypes,ethics,operations,&clientsystems.Studentsareintroduced tothebasicprinciplesofoperatingaLandscapebusiness,planningforprofit&growth, writing contracts,marketing, selling,& projectmanagement. Topics discussed also includeprofessionalethics&sociallyresponsibledesign.Emphasisisgiventoprojected trendsofprofessionalpractice&thedevelopmentofadministrativedocumentswithinthecontextoflegal&ethicalobligationstothepublic.

LAND405 SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN (3Crs.:3Lec) This course reviews the principles & practices required to generate a sustainable environment. Matters facing communities, locally & globally, are investigated & discussed.Emphasesareplacedonmethodsusedtocreatelandscapesthatimprove theenvironmentbyconservingresources&reducingchemicalapplication.Students learnhowsitedesign,plantselection,&watermanagementpracticesinfluencethesustainability of the designed landscape.

LAND407 INTERNSHIP (1Cr.:1Lec) Students spend 120 hours in a monitored professional environment to gain the necessary experience that compliments the program’s academic work. Work experienceprovides studentswithpracticalexperience inareaswhichare relevant totheirspecific interests&skills.Studentsshouldbeexposedtovariousaspectsof landscapedesign&siteplanningfield&mustpresentareportabouttheirexperience.




LAND 220 InteriorLandscaping 3

LAND 221 AdvancedGISforlandscape 3

LAND 222 OrganicLandscaping 3

LAND 223 IdentificationofMediterraneanFlora 3

LAND 224 WaterGardening 3

LAND 225 PreservationofHistoricLandscape 3

Descriptions of Major Elective CoursesLAND220 INTERIOR LANDSCAPING (3Crs.: 3Lec)

The course examines principles & practices of interior landscaping in residential & commercial buildings. Discussed issues cover design, selection, planting, & maintenanceofplantssuitableforindooruse.Effectsofinteriorplantsonpeople&the environment are also studied.

LAND221 ADVANCED GIS FOR LANDSCAPE (3Crs.:2Lec;2Lab) ThisisanadvancedcourseinGeographicInformationSystems(GIS).Studentsexpand their studies inGISapplicationsappropriate to landscapeanalyses.GISapplications includes organization of digital spatial data in an accessible & logical manner for site design, recreationmaster planning, visual analysis, comprehensive planning,& resource management.

LAND222 ORGANIC LANDSCAPING (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscourseisabouttheprincipals&practicesoforganiclandscaping.Itcoversboththe useof“organic”materials&theuseof“organic”culturalpractices.Contentincludes anoverviewoflandscapepertainingtotheecosystemoflocalgarden,waystobuild soilrichness,plantnutritionusingorganicfertilizers,methodsofgrowingplantsthatarenaturallyresistanttopests&disease.

LAND223 IDENTIFICATION OF MEDITERRANEAN FLORA (3Crs.: 3Lec) This course identifiesplants that are commonlyused in theMediterranean region. Students develop an effective knowledge of plant types. Focus is placed on plant selection techniques, plant associations, & issues of plants for use in standard landscape settings.

LAND224 WATER GARDENING (3Crs.:3Lec) Inthiscourse,studentslearntodesign,construct&maintaindiversetypesofwater gardens.Understandthenature&scopeofwatergardens.Topicsincludesindoor& outdoorwaterfeatures(ponds,fountains,waterwalls,etc),spas&swimmingpools, &water plants. The course also review generic constructionmaterials & technicalequipmentsusedforwatergardens&poolssuchaspumps,lights&filters.



LAND225 PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC LANDSCAPE (3Crs.:3Lec) Thiscoursereviewsthedevelopmentoflandscapepreservationfromitsbeginningin the19thcenturytothemostrecentideasaboutheritage&landscape.Throughguided readings&classdiscussions,studentsdevelopanunderstandingofthehistoryofthe landscape preservationmovement& its value in shaping responsiblemanagement today.


Study Plan Bachelor Degree in Landscape Design (111 Credit Hours)0









LAND 202 LandscapeDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

LAND 204 LandscapeConstructionMaterials&Specifications 3


LAND 208 DigitalMediainLandscape 3 Pre:ARTD207

LAND 210 LandscapeHorticulture 3



LAND 301 LandscapeDesignStudioII 4 Pre:LAND202

LAND 303 LandscapeConstruction:SiteSystems&Engineering 3 Pre:LAND204

LAND 305 LandscapeArchitectureHistory 3

LAND 307 LandscapeEcology 3







LAND 302 LandscapeDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:LAND301

LAND 304 LandscapeExecutionDesign&DetailingI 3 Pre:LAND303

LAND 306 PlantBiology 3

LAND 308 GeographicInformationSystem(GIS) 3

LAND 310 Surveying 3



LAND 401 LandscapeDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:LAND302

LAND 403 LandscapeExecutionDesign&DetailingII 3 Pre:LAND304

LAND 405 SustainableLandscapeDesign 3

LAND 407 Internship 1

Elective2 3




LAND 402 LandscapeDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:LAND401,LAND403

LAND 404 Landscape Design Professional Practice &Ethics 3

Elective2 3

Elective2 3




1Atotalof18creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another13creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourseslist.DescriptionsoftheuniversityrequirementcoursesareshownintheIntroductionsectionofthiscatalogue.2SelectedfromthelistofMajorElectiveCoursesoffered.

Fashion Design Program

d- Fashion Design Program

MissionThe mission of the Fashion Design Program at Beirut Arab University is to provide learningopportunitiesthatintegratescriticalthinkingskillswithawidevarietyofcreativeexperiencesinthefieldofFashionDesign.Verybroadly,theFashionDesignProgramseekstoprovidestudentswiththehighestprofessional standards toadvanceahuman-centeredpracticeofFashiondesign thatcontributespositivelytothehealth,safety&well-beingofpeopleinlocal,regional&globalcontexts.

ObjectivesThe broad aim of Fashion design program is to provide a variety of transformative learningopportunities to shape creative, rational, socially & environmentally responsible Fashion designprofessionals. This thorough goal is supported through the following objectives:

-To develop the intellectual & practical skills of the student in the concepts, principles,development&realizationofcostumesdesignforthefashionindustry,withasolidbackgroundofdesigntheories,histories,environmentalresponsiveness,&standards;alongwithcreative&critical thinking skills.

-Tofosterthedevelopmentofanopenminded&creativeattitude,balancedwithorganizationalskills&responsivenesstotherapidlychangingneedsofthefashionindustry&toachieveusers’needsinvariousenvironments.

-Todevelopeffectivecommunicationskillsinrelationtowritten,oral&visuallanguage,includingproficientknowledgeofinformationtechnologies.

-Topreparethestudentswitha rangeofprofessional&transferableskills for interactingwithmultiple disciplines in collaborative environments.

-Develop an understanding of business &marketing practices, creating ethical & responsibleindustry professionals.

Learning Outcomes Graduates of this program will acquire the essential knowledge & hands-on skills of successfulpractitioners in the field of Fashion Design. Six critical outcomes are identified as essentials forstudents to achieve the abovementioned aim. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

-Demonstrate a comprehensive, human-centered, socially, economically & environmentallyresponsive design through the application of critical & analytical problem-solving methodswithin the fashion design process.

-Formulateacompleteunderstandingofthehistorical&theoretical fundamentals&universalprinciples of Fashiondesign.

-Demonstrate professional technical competence in a range of pattern cutting & garmentconstruction methods & all aspects of fashion production.

-Communicate effectively& express ideas inwriting, orally & employ a range of informationtechnologies applications to visualize, articulate & promote outcomes & ideas.

-Acquirethenecessaryknowledgerequiredforprofessionalpractice.-Demonstrateconsistentdevelopmentoftransferableskillsincollaboratingeffectivelyinteams,&workingwithprofessionaldesigners.



Career Opportunities Fashion designer, Clothing/textile technologist, Retail buyer, Retailmanager, RetailmerchandiserTextile designer, Visualmerchandiser, Event organizer. Common Requirements The listofCommonRequirementcourses& theirdescriptionsarepresented in the introductorypagesof theDesignProgramssection in thiscatalogue.



FASD 202 FashionDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

FASD 204 PatternMaking 3

FASD 208 ComputerAidedDesignforFashionDesign 3 Pre:ARTD207

FASD 210 FashionIllustration 3 Pre:ARTD209

FASD 301 FashionDesignStudioII 4 Pre:FASD202

FASD 302 FashionDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:FASD301

FASD 303 SewingTechniques 3

FASD 304 TextileDesign 3

FASD 305 HistoryofCostume&FashionDesign 3

FASD 306 AccessoriesDesign 3

FASD 307 DrapingDesignI 3 Pre:FASD204

FASD 308 DrapingDesignII 3 Pre:FASD204,FASD307

FASD 401 FashionDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:FASD302

FASD 402 FashionDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:FASD401

FASD 403 Grading 3 Pre:FASD208

FASD 404 FashionDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3

FASD 405 FashionPortfolio 3 Pre:FASD208

FASD 407 InternshipinFashionDesign 1


Description of Mandatory Core CoursesFASD202 FASHION DESIGN STUDIO I (4 CR.: 1 LEC; 6 STU)

ThiscourseisanintroductiontothefundamentalcreativeprocessofFashiondesign &acontinuationoftheIntegrativeStudios.Thecoursewillfocusondrawingmethods &designtechniques-intheprocessofdevelopingcasualwear-tointegratematerial skills,techniques&conceptsfromothercourseslikepatternmaking&sketchinginto projectwork.Studentswillbegintoidentify&understandcollaboration,conceptual development & primary research within the context of Fashion design while building their capacities for investigation, critical thinking,&workingacrossmedia.PREREQUISITE: ARTD201

FASD204 PATTERN MAKING (3 CR.:2 LEC;2 STU) ThisCoursedevelopsanunderstandingofbasicpatterns&howtomanipulatethem respecting the fundamental rules of pattern making. By understanding pattern construction studentswill be able to gain awiderunderstandingof theuseof the pattern for various sectors while developing basic concepts.

FASD208 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN FOR FASHION DESIGN (3Cr.: 2Lec; 2Lab) Thiscourseisdesignedtoexploredigitaltechniquesof2D&3DModeling&animation software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. .Students will manipulate basic blocks using the pattern design software (PDS) & create garment models, orders,&markersforproduction.Inaddition,theywillexploreadvancedtechniques &appropriatedigital tools tohelp themquickly visualize&enhance theirability to efficiently create original ideas by computer. Special attention is given to utilizing digitalmediaassupportforvisual&verbalcommunicationthroughareviewof3-Dmodelingconcepts,computer-aidedrenderingconcepts,&digitalimagecreation.Pre-req.: ARTD207

FASD210 FASHION ILLUSTRATION (3CR.: 2 LEC; 2 SEC) This course introduces the techniques of fashion design sketches & illustrations. Studentswilllearnhowtosketchfashionfigures,addgarments,&hand-renderingof differentmaterialsusingmedialikecoloredpencils&markers.Emphasisisonthefast sketchingofmodels&garmentswiththerenderingofdifferenttextures,Theoretical &practicalaspectsofcolorarestudiedin-depthincludingpracticalproblemsdealing with color harmony, trends, association, symbolism, optical illusion, notation &terminology. Pre-req.: ARTD209

FASD301 FASHION DESIGN STUDIO II (4 CR.: 0 LEC; 8 STU) BasedonthefoundationofFashionDesignStudioI,theaimofthiscourseistodevelop students’ knowledge of the fundamentals of fashion design practice. Students will bemovingtowardsacompetencyintheapplicationofdesign&researchprocesses whileseekingappropriatetechnical3Dsolutionstoproducetailoredgarmentsalong withfittingknits.Considerationsaregiventousersofvariousage,culture,income,& physicalabilities.Inadditiontounderstandingthefittingprocess,selectionoftextiles&weaves,colorscheming,sewing,&selectionofaccessories.Pre-req.:FASD202.



FASD302 FASHION DESIGN STUDIO III (4CR.: 0LEC; 8STU) An intermediate studio course where students continue to develop their personal research methodologies, design philosophy, processes & innovative approaches to materiality, as well as examine more complex design concepts in order to demonstrate a breadthof understandingof brand identity&user contexts. In this course, Considerationwill be given to the visual curationof the fashionprocess in termsofpersonalidentity;focusingondevelopmentoforiginaldesigns&executionincorporating draping, drafting & flat pattern techniques. Pre-req.: FASD301.

FASD303 SEWING TECHNIQUES (3 CR.: 1 LEC; 4 STU) ThisCourseintroducesstudentstothebasicsofsewingfromatechnicalpointofview. Duringthesemesterthestudentwilllearnhowtousevarioussewingmachines,both industrial & household. Students will also investigate & then execute all the basic stitchesusedintheapparelindustry.

FASD304 TEXTILE DESIGN (3 CR.: 2 LEC; 2 STU) Thiscourseisacomprehensiveoverviewofthetextileindustrywithastudyoftextile science, covering the design & production techniques of textiles & fabric styling. Emphasis isondyeing,printing&finishingoftextiles.students learnmanydifferent textiletechniquessuchasswatchweaving,dyeingyarns,directpainting&wetpainting, dischargeprint,blockprinting,silkscreening,freemotionstitching&yarnsappliqué,beading,smocking,etc.

FASD305 HISTORY OF COSTUME & FASHION DESIGN (3CR.: 3 LEC) ThiscoursereviewsthedevelopmentsinCostume&Fashiondesignaroundtheworldfromearlycivilizationstothepresent&thefactorsthatinfluencestylechanges.Anin-

depthstudyoffashioncreators,trends,&thepoliticalclimatethathascreatedmen’s& women’sfashionduringthe20thcentury.Studentsshouldgainagreaterperspective onthehistorical,social,economic,industrialprecursors&contextstocontemporaryfashion’sdesign&trends.

FASD306 ACCESSORIES DESIGN (3CR.: 2 LEC; 2 STU) Thiscourseisfocusedontheexplorationofthefundamentalsoffemaleaccessories design: bags, shoes, belts & hats. Studentswill acquire the basic skills needed to coordinate&develop their own collectionportfolio&will get acquaintedwith thetechnical methodology to make accessories design.

FASD307 DRAPING I (3CR.: 2 LEC; 2 STU) Studentsareexpectedtodemonstrateanunderstandingofthebasicrulesofdraping & create sample garments. Sewingmachines & basic stitches will also be used to createpersonalcreativeprojectsfromtheconceptualphasetothefinishedgarment. Pre-req.: FASD204.


FASD308 DRAPING II (3CR.: 2 LEC; 2 STU) Thisisanadvanceddrapingcourseinwhichstudentswillrealizeitemsfocusingonthe cuts&fitofgarments.Studentswillworkonbiasdrapes,collar&sleevevariations.In thesecondpartofthecoursestudentswillexecutethreegivenprojects,forexamplea dress,abustier&businessattire,thatthestudentinterpretsaccordingtohis/herstyle&thenexecutesfromstarttofinishintheirownsize.Pre-req.:FASD204,FASD307.

FASD401 FASHION DESIGN STUDIO IV (4CR.: 0 LEC; 8 STU) Anadvancedstudiocoursethataimstofurtherdevelopstudents’skillsindesignprocess &methods,aswellascreative&criticalskillstoexpands&broadenstechnicalskills todevelopapersonaldesignphilosophyinreadinessforseniorcapstoneexperience, Includescoutureeveningweartechniques&researchprocesses.EmphasisisplacedonEconomic&Environmentalsustainabilityintheirdesignwork.Pre-req.:FASD302

FASD402 FASHION DESIGN SENIOR PROJECT (6CR.: 0 LEC; 12STU) Inthiscourse,studentschoosetheirownseniordesignprojecttopic&worktowards more self-directed learning. In this capstone course, students are required to incorporate the skills& knowledge gained throughout their studies to create a full garment line from conception to execution, to be presented & judged by experts during finals in student fashion show. Emphasis is placed on creativity, originality, technicalskill&execution,aswellasmarketabilityStudentsworkindependentlywithtutor’sguidancetogenerateoriginal&creativeprofessional leveldesignoutcomes.Pre-req.:FASD401

FASD403 GRADING (3 CR.: 2LEC; 2 STU) Inthiscourse, Industrial theory&gradingtechniquesareexaminedwithrespectto traditionalmanualgrading&CADapplications.Anthropometricdata&gradingchartsareanalyzedinrelationtosizeranges&garmenttypes.Pre-req.:FASD208

FASD404 FASHION DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS (3 CR.: 3LEC.) Thiscoursedevelopsstudentsunderstandingofprofessionalpractice&Ethicsinthe fashion design industry. Students are introduced to industry practices such as unit & inventory control & pricing, Licensing & retail environments. Topics discussed also includeprofessionalethics, social responsibility& Intellectualpropertysuchas trademarks,copyrights..etc.Emphasisisonthedifferentroleswithinfashionbusiness structure, career development options, fashionmarketing&manufacturing.

FASD405 FASHION PORTFOLIO (3 CR.: 1 LEC; 4 STU) This advanced fashion design course is structured in order to expand students’ knowledge&applicationofdigitalskillsapplicabletotheirpersonaldigitalprofessional portfolio that will add to the paper one. The students will work on their fashion collection,startingwiththeirpreviousprojects&addingconceptboards,colorstory, fabrics,trims,illustrations&technicaldrawingsinadditiontothecreationofapersonalresume,businesscard&adigitalbrochure.Pre-req.: FASD208.



FASD407 INTERNSHIP IN FASHION DESIGN (1 CR) Studentsarerequiredtocomplete120hoursofdocumentedworkexperiencebetween first & third year in a monitored professional environment to gain the necessary experiencethatcomplimentstheprogram’sacademicwork.Workexperienceprovides studentswithhands-onpracticaltraininginareaswhicharerelevanttotheirspecific interests& skills,&may includebut are not limited to:workingon fabric/garment prototyping, design assistance,windowdisplay,merchandising. Students should be exposedtovariousaspectsoftheFashiondesignfield&mustpresentareportabouttheirexperience.Thiscourseisgradedonapass/failbasis.



FASD 220 Semiotics 3

FASD 221 AdvancedColorTheory 3 Pre:FASD210

FASD 222 SpecialTopicsinFashionDesign 3

FASD 223 SustainabilityinFashion 3

FASD 224 FashionEventPlanning 3

FASD 225 Fashion&LocalIdentity 3


FASD220 SEMIOTICS (3 CR.: 3 LEC) Studentsareintroducedtotheproblemsassociatedwithperception,understanding, interpretation&creationofvisualrepresentations.Studentsstudyalsoanintroduction tothelanguageofrepresentation,throughtheanalysis&comprehensionofconcepts such as rhetoric, narrative, stereotype, Signs & theirmeaning, the construction ofreality,mythology&ideology,semioticsofart&massmedia.

FASD221 ADVANCED COLOR THEORY (3CR.: 2LEC; 2STU): This coursebeginswitha conceptual reviewofbasic color theory& reviews issues studiedinearliercoursessuchascolorsystems, interaction&harmony.Thecourse will provide students with advanced knowledge in the following specialized areas: color&lighting,colorpsychology/emotions,symbolism,forecasting,branding,visual merchandising,graphicdesign,ethniccolorusage,science,measurement,technology,management,&careersincolor.Pre-req.:FASD210

FASD222 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FASHION DESIGN (3CR.) ThiscourseprovidesstudyinFashiondesignonaspecialtopic.Mayberepeatedforcreditiftopicsvary.


FASD223 SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION (3CR.: 3LEC) Inthiscourse,studentslearnthesocial,cultural&environmentalramificationsofour designdecisions.Studentsusetheirskillsasdesignerstodevelopcreativesolutionsto technicalchallengesinmovingourindustry&oursocietytowardssustainability.More specificallystudentswillreviewtheecologicalcrisis&howfashion/textilescontribute tothiscrisis.

FASD224 FASHION EVENT PLANNING (3CR.: 3LEC) Thiscoursefocusonthetheoretical&practicalapplicationofeventplanning,including the selectionof a suitable location,budgetplanning,promotion&public relations. Thecoursealsoincludedevelopingworkingschedule,&workingwithinassignedtimeframes.

FASD225 FASHION & LOCAL IDENTITY (3CR.: 3LEC) Thiscoursefostersabroadunderstandingofthecomplexrelationshipsbetweendress &cultureinthenon-Westernworld.Studentsshouldgainagreaterperspectiveonthe historical,social,economic, industrialprecursorsthathascreatedmen’s&women’s fashiontrends intheMiddleEast.Thesegeographical&culturalvariationsreflecta complexsetofrelationsbetweenhistoricalchange&clothingpracticesasmarkersof changing identityovertime, includingdifferencesrelatingtogender,age,wealth,& religiousstatus.



Study Plan Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design (108 Credit Hours)









FASD 202 FashionDesignStudioI 4 Pre:ARTD201

FASD 204 PatternMaking 3


FASD 208 ComputerAidedDrafting&DesignforFashionDesign 3 Pre:ARTD207

FASD 210 FashionIllustration 3



FASD 301 FashionDesignStudioII 4 Pre:FASD202

FASD 303 SewingTechniques 3

FASD 305 HistoryofCostume&FashionDesign 3

FASD 307 DrapingI 3 Pre:FASD204





FASD 302 FashionDesignStudioIII 4 Pre:FASD301

FASD 304 TextileDesign 3

FASD 306 AccessoriesDesign 3

FASD 308 DrapingII 3 Pre:FASD204,FASD307

Elective(UniversityGeneralRequirements)1 2




FASD 401 FashionDesignStudioIV 4 Pre:FASD302

FASD 403 Grading 3 Pre:FASD208

FASD 405 FashionPortfolio 3 Pre:FASD208

FASD 407 InternshipinFashionDesign 1

Elective2 3




FASD 402 FashionDesignSeniorProject 6 Pre:FASD401,FASD403

FASD 404 FashionDesignProfessionalPractice&Ethics 3

Elective2 3

Elective2 3


Elective(UniversityGeneralRequirements)1 11Atotalof18creditsisrequiredasGeneralUniversityRequirements;5creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityMandatoryCourseslistincludingARAB001(2Cr.),ENGL001(2Cr.),BLAW001(1Cr.)&another13creditsareselectedfromtheUniversityElectiveCourseslistDescriptionsoftheuniversityrequirementcoursesareshownintheIntroductionsectionofthiscatalogue.

2SelectedfromthelistofMajorElectiveCoursesoffered.


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