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  • Meeting Info: Add online details or in-person location

To-Do Before Class

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Course Introduction

Activities

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  • Class Introduction
    • During Class: post comments to Introduction post here
    • Sign the Academic Integrity Pledge
  • Pre-Reading and Drawings Assessment
  • Introduction to ARCH1231
  • Home drawing setup
    • Acquire required drawing materials and set up home drafting station (refer to the syllabus and the list of supplies on the ARCH 1231 Course Hub for required technology and home setup requirements)
  • Emphasis on Reading Note taking and Presenting
    • Purchase Textbook
    • Read Together: selection from Building Elements
      • Practice first concept map together on Miro
  • Groups and Group Assignments
    • Presentation Teams and Protocols
    • Lead 20-30 minute discussion
    • All team members to participate
  • Module I: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram

To-Do After Class

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  • Reading 1 
    • Refer to the reading list on the ARCH 1231 Course Hub for specific pages
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
    • In addition to your notes + sketches, be sure to reflect on and answer the following questions: 
      • How does the book define architecture? 
      • How does that compare / contrast with my own understanding of architecture?
    • Due Tuesday February 9, 12pm to Miro
  • Module I: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
    • First draft of plan geometry diagram, measured sketch
    • Due Tuesday February 9, 12pm to Miro

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