        1060 okcu1. Of all the lectures I enjoyed the lecture on Prior Frameworks by Douglas Allen. I found this lecture interesting because I am fascinated by the origins of things, especially things that we take for granted, like city layouts and subdivisions. Seeing where the different kinds of frameworks came from through history gave me appreciation and understanding for cities and roads that I did not have previously. I found it fascinating to see how different methods grew and changed and clashed. 2. I found several readings i did for the paper on streets and their use and function fascinating. They peaked my interest much in the same way that the prior frameworks lecture fascinated me 3. The time stamp project I found very fascinating as it highlighted how connected otherwise separate fields and areas of culture are. The ways that things changed over our decade in relation to each other was a fascinating comparision. 4.A. Summarizing lectures requires primarily that you actually attend and listen, and additionally, that you comprehend and understand. You cannot simply replay words in order to form a summary, you have to distill the core ideas. B. Summarizing reading functions much in the same way as with lectures, only here you typically have a lot more information in words to distill your core ideas from, which might require a series of summarization to reach the desirable size. C. Essay writing is like advanced summarizing, not only do you have to distill what you have read and learned, but you have to place it in your voice and add your own insights and thoughts. This requires not only expansive knowledge but a deep understanding of the material as well. D. Group research projects require you to not only summarize your required information but also to coordinate it with others work and opinions. This requires a relationship anlysis so that you can coordinate all the disparate data into a coherent whole. E. Formulating a free form question on a subject requires the greatest field of knowledge of all the situations previously mentioned. For this you need not only and understanding of the subject but also of related subjects and issues, so that you may work with those relationships with your inquiry and contemplation. 5. I think they helped some, I think they might have been more effective if more of the class time involved actual discussion as opposed to the sessions being information sessions on projects and papers for the most part. 6. I found it interesting in the diverse topics it brought to light. I think this was used inorder to highlight the myriad of other issues that influence large issues that we commpnly take at face value. 7. Possibly, I think it would aide as one day I will be a participant in the design build enviroment, so any knowledge on it that I can gain would be helpful. 8. I think the most suprising thing for me in the course was the various bits of knowledge regarding the design built environment, and problems with the way we build today. 9. I asked: “What can be done to improve efficiency in the design-built environment and ensure that we are using the most efficient resources at our disposal?” 10. I would be interested in this session focusing on the topics raised by my previously stated question, as this lecture hour sounds close to the seminars I proposed as a solution in response to my question, a mixing of professionals and students talking about issues across their fields in order to improve their efficiency. Michael McCorkle 1. Among the range of lectures on various topics, which was your favorite lecture and why? Dr. Craig Zimring’s lecture on Architecture, Culture and Behavior is my favorite lecture. The main reason why this lecture stands out is because I think about his the content of his lecture easily weekly. In particular, the three parts on hybrid, intentional, and incidental physical activity. Seemingly small aspects, such as location of stairs and elevator, can make a significant difference in people’s lives. 2. Which reading did you find most intriguing or provocative? “Traffic” by Sorkin was very interesting to me. Proportions, timing, and weight of the pedestrian compared to vehicles are all taken into account. I love the idea how traffic lights can actually slow traffic in order to allow pedestrians to cross the street, rather than simply slowing down the speed limit which allows pedestrians to cross without a light. Aspects of civil engineering come into play, and interdisciplinary aspects are very intriguing. 3. Which assignment did you find most intriguing or provocative? The final was the most provocative. It allowed students the opportunity to explore an idea that has possibly been floating in their mind for months- growing each time a new, relating lecture is presented. The limitless aspect of the assignment could be intimidating to some, but I embraced it as a time to explore. 4. Describe the kind of thinking and doing required by EACH of the following types of assignments: a) summarize lectures; b) summarize readings; c) essay writing (drawing upon readings and observations); d) research: extended group research on the way buildings are 'time stamped' ; e) formulation/preparation of a question (that reflects back upon the semester) for the take-home final. Summarization requires many filtering skills. Summarizing lectures calls for an attentive ear during lectures to take notes. One also must recognize which aspects are more important than others. Readings take away the necessity to listen closely, however, it does give the reader more information to filter through. Writing is very intricate. It forces an individual to gather information and summarize what is gained. Then this information must be analyzed and arranged in a very comprehensive and insightful manner. The thinking is much more involved. A key component of group projects is coordinating everyone’s work. Once it is understood what is expected of everyone, then research skills must be utilized. Once information is obtained, then compiling the work so it is understandable and maintains a flow concludes the work. Formulating a question requires the most analytical skills. An individual cannot simply think of a question. Instead, a question is composed by compiling and altering different ideas that are either known or researched. Then this question must be explored in numerous ways. 5. This year was the first time we did bi-weekly GTA discussion periods. Were they helpful? What would you recommend for the next time we do them? The GTA classes were beneficial for mid-term preparation. It was also nice to receive feedback on the work we wrote. Every other week is good for most of the year. However, when we are working on the group projects, more time for project explanations would be better. A lot of the work was described via emails or very briefly, thus there were some confusions. 6. What did you think of the multiple-part methodology we asked you to use for one of the assignments (the reading on post-Katrina new Orleans) and for the 'time stamps' research project? Why do you think we emphasized this way of looking at the world? Everything in life is integrated with various aspects. It is crucial to not only recognize that relations exist, but to also understand them and the role each plays. The two assignments helped to explore areas possibly rather unknown to an individual. Katrina also especially emphasized how one event can affect many different areas of life. Since the world has transitioned to a global economy, it is important for growing individuals to understand the relation between countries, commodities, and other aspects of life. 7. Would you be interested taking courses, over the next few years that look at the designed and built world from an inter-disciplinary or cross-disciplinary perspective? I rather work and view this first hand. I know as a building construction major, especially with Design-Build projects, I will be working with Architects and Engineers. 8. What is the most surprising take-away from this course? (It could be an idea, fact, skill, or something else). I went into college thinking of getting my Masters in City and Regional Planning. After some lectures on the topic, I do not think the field will fit me as well as I intended. 9. Please write down the question you formulated for the take-home final. You can either just write the question. Or you can copy and paste the answer you prepared in response to the five-part scaffold. Can service learning and volunteering help an individual respect his community and gain a sense of ownership, which in turn will help sustain a positive environment? 10. The lecture hour in coa 1012 will focus on the three majors: arch, bc, and id as well as on issues shared by all of them. We plan on inviting both students and professionals. What would you like them to focus on? I feel that 1060 focuses on ID and Architecture work. Therefore it would be nice if the lecture class could put more emphasis on BC. There are many BC students who have next to no interest in Architecture and ID and are being tortured through studio (I am not one of them), so to give them something they enjoy would be nice. Kelly Fay Jones 1. My favorite lecture was the one on AEC with Professor Brian Bowen. I mean, for starters, he was very energetic, kept us all interested with his jokes, and the information was interesting and useful. Also, I have been thinking about going to BC, so his lecture helped to clarify some things about the building construction industry that weren’t so clear to me at first. 2. A quick history of the Street, under the research paper assignments was one of the most interesting papers I read. I learned a lot from it about the street, like how wider streets caused wind and dust to pick up with larger air flow, how it first got started, and where it is going now. 3. The last assignment was the most intriguing, teaching me more than any of the other assignments, with all of its readings and work needed to be done to get all the necessary pictures and details of the street, getting me out of the studio and off my butt. 4. For summarized lectures, there isn’t much thinking or doing required. If you payed attention and pull up the powerpoint, everything you need is there. You understand it and should be able to do it with no problem. As for summarizing readings, that is just as easy, as all you have to do is read the book. Essays were more thinking of what you wanted to say, how you wanted to say it, and how you planned it out to look like and sound like. It doesn’t require much doing, as long as you sit at another table. Research required a lot of doing, time consuming doing to make sure everything was done and researched. The take home final exam required the most doing and thinking. You had to think of problems or things within an area that you thought needed change or something else. While also you had to research past lectures, books and by then im stil here 5. They were fun, but I wouldn’t say helpful. They didn’t teach us all that much except for what women were telling us. This wasn’t good, not good at all. 6. The multi part-mythology was made to annoy me? I didn’t really understand what it was supposed to do or how it was supposed to help me. But I think you emphasize looking at the world differently so that when we graduate we won’t be stubborn to different designs and things going out in the world that 7. If between architecture and buildling construction, then yes, that would be a sweet class, helping to narrow the gap between people are do it on your own week. 8. Most surprising take away is the ability to use the librarys database to look up various books and print various works. 9. How sustainable are BC and Arch majors within colleges as new technology continues to threaten their existence. 10. Focus on what each major actually does in a day to day basis of their job, like a job shadowing for 200 people. Ryan Sager 1060 reflection 1. My favorite lectures were the Solar Decathlon and Campus Master Planning. Both of those were really well organized and the speakers really conveyed their ideas in an interesting way. Also both included topics of my interest. Both lectures included topics that are of big talk these days and show what kind of impact our majors can have. 2. The readings were all very interesting, but the one I found most interesting was the Quick History of the Street. 3. The research assignment and the Street essay were very interesting. I learned so much about streets and their purpose. The Research Assignment so far has however been the most interesting because through this I have been able to see Atlanta through historical photos especially the changes in the Tech campus. 4. Assignment Thinking a. The summarizing of the lectures required us to really rethink what was said during the lecture and draw on what we did not know afterwards or even before b. The readings just required us to read them and think about the meanings behind them c. The essay required simple, but thoughtful thinking. For instance the street essay required us to think about the little things on 5th street, something different than everyone else. d. The time stamps has been interesting since we haven’t been able to focus on the buildings specifically, but more so understanding the history Atlanta has had through pictures. e. The take home final was a hard one because it required us to draw on everything we have learned and think of something we still did not understand. 5. The Bi-Weekly GTA discussions were helpful, but only really when we had an assignment close to being due. 6. The multi-part essays were interesting and gave me a new point of view on the topics that were doing, but I did not really see the point in them. They were interesting, but that’s about it. 7. I would defiantly be interested in taking courses that are cross disciplinary over the next few years. Infract I am taking the automotive design course next semester which is supposed to be cross disciplinary. 8. A lot that came out of the course for me I already knew aside from the street history, and photos of Atlanta. I felt that this course was a mix between real world issues and the options we have (ID, Arch, BC.) It’s a good course but I just don’t feel like I am taking anything big and new from this other than what I mentioned above and some thinking skill sets. I came into this semester set on ID and still am set on that. I felt sometimes that if I know where I want to go major wise then why should I have to sit through a BC or Architecture lecture telling me I should go that route. 9. How can sustainability change the way cars are designed and manufactured in the future and how can we learn from other projects like the solar decathlon? More specifically how can we look at the materials that cars are made of and their everyday fuel consumption? 10. Again, I feel that if we know the route we want to go it does not seem like being told otherwise would be helpful. I would like however to see more companies/design firms come by and speak to us about internships. Will Van Gelderen 1060 Exit Reflection 1. My favorite lecture was the photography lecture by Ruth Dusseault because it was in such striking contrast to anything else we had looked at. It was incredibly rich visually and the way she articulated her process was engaging. Moreover, it was evident the meticulosity involved throughout her documentation. It also presented such a clear interaction of the past, present, and future. 2. I didn’t really think any one of the readings was more provocative than the rest. I felt like a lot of the observations were very obvious within the readings. For example, in Whyte’s The Design of Spaces his research determines that the reason behind more people sitting in one place is that there is more seating – on ledges, steps, and benches. I’m sorry but, I feel like that’s something someone without any previous training or knowledge of a space can determine. 3. I think the most intriguing assignment was the research project. I had the chance to actually experience the space I was looking at and see it through its historical lens and its present day lens. Also, I liked that I could organize my information into more of a photographical explanation instead of the usual written explanation. 4. A) Summarizing lectures require limited processing in the playback and look up but the formulation of question involves synthesis of the information. B) Summarizing the readings was helpful because it allowed us to make our own connections. C) Essay writing is a synthesis of the readings and the thinking involved connects the interpretation of the readings and how they apply to our particular topic. D) Research in the Time Stamps assignment showed us how the past influences a building and allows us to see things through different lenses. E) The preparation of the question involved a lot of reflection and analysis of how to link all the seemingly disparate subjects we’ve studied into something cohesive. 5. The bi-weekly discussion periods were somewhat helpful. They clarified some assignments but, there wasn’t enough time for feedback or presentation. Also, I felt like there was little communication between the TA and our class. 6. The multiple-part methodology seemed nominally relevant. The Katrina look-up was something we did and it seemed to kind of disappear. The time stamp assignment I feel like best emphasized this way of looking at the world and I believe the purpose it to understand how the past influences our future. Also, it takes into account not only things within our respective areas of studies but the cultural milieu of the time period in which these buildings were constructed. 7. Yes, I would be especially something that involves more creativity and freedom of expression. 8. The most surprising thing to take away from this is how much everything is related – health care and welfare of patients to a building etc. 9. How can we, as pre-professionals, organize ourselves to better integrate the past into future innovations in both the design and built environment and our sociocultural atmosphere? 10. I would like them to focus on their own portfolios like the last lecture we had because I think I found that the most helpful and interesting – to see other people’s work that have already been in the business for years. Angie V. Cano-Flores 1. My favorite lecture was the informational review about the industrial design student groups. I am architecture major, so I don’t plan on attending this group, but the speaker was interesting, thoughtful, and actually entertaining. A lot of the lectures had the chance to be interesting with the material they covered, but the speaker didn’t or couldn’t appeal the information in an interesting way. 2. The fifth street readings were very interesting. They took so many different stances on something that I really didn’t even consider, it was fascinating to learn the varying opinions on streets, and how differently a street can be viewed or used. 3. I enjoyed the first assignment, looking at the different installations. The assignment required you to get out, and actually interact with a design, and learn about it. There was no exactly right answer, the assignment simply challenged you to be creative and interact with your surroundings and than try to explain them in a thoughtful way. 4. A: Reviewing is required for a summarizing assignment, going back over notes, and simply remembering what was going on in lecture during that point. B: Summarize readings requires thoughtful interpretation and output; it requires you to think creatively and for yourself to formulate an answer, not simply regurgitate numbers or lectures. C: Requires thinking analytically and critically on whatever the topic is, and than to organize a coherent argument. D: Cooperation is vital in a group project, as well as participation and understanding of the assignment and goals. E: Requires deep thought and review over a broad spectrum, looking at everything and everything, pulling it all together and than taking from that broad spectrum an intelligent idea and question. 5. I think that they were helpful, but maybe we could be more prepared for what we were supposed to do in the GTA periods? I was always a little confused going into them 6. The multiple-part methodology is a confusing idea to get into the head. Trying to write a paper while being confused on what you are actually writing about is not a good combination. But in the end, I think that trying to get us to look at the world in more than just way is beneficial, it helps to get us thinking of new questions and ways to interpret and interact with the world. 7. I would be very interested in taking cross-disciplinary courses. It seems like knowing more about the other facets of design and build would be important to be successful and knowing the basics of many things provides a solid foundation to work of off in the future. 8. The most surprising thing I took away from 1060 was a new found respect for industrial designers. I never really understood what that entire program meant or was about, but now, it is simply fascinating. I wasn’t really expecting that major to be so interesting, and 1060 showed what it really was. 9. My question was: “How can architecture be best applied for the benefit of society?” 10. I would like them to focus on the real world application of the majors, like what can be expected, what the different opportunities are, and what they want to see changed or done differently in the profession as a whole. Patrick O'Connor 1. The lecture on the M.S. Classical Architecture was my favorite. I have always been intrigued by classical architecture, but it was interesting to see how it can be applied to modern buildings in order to accommodate the needs of today’s society. 2. I found the reading on the history of the street to be very interesting. I view the street in a different sense now that I know its rich historic background and purpose in society. 3. I enjoyed doing the research project. I found it interesting to research buildings in Atlanta, it made the project more applicable and it was interesting to learn the history behind some of Atlanta’s landmarks. 4. Summarizing lectures required, first of all, for me to attend the lecture, but more importantly, for me to understand it in order summarize the lecture effectively. Summarizing readings also required me to understand the material on a deeper level in order for me to communicate it effectively. Essay writing allowed me to this back about past lectures and readings, and formulate my own opinion on the subject. The research project helped me get out of the Georgia Tech campus and explore Atlanta and some of its most notable buildings. It also dealt with collaboration of the group members. Formulating a question forced me to think back about the semester and choose what intrigued me most. This required a higher level of thinking, especially when expanding on the question further in the essay. 5. I found the session to be helpful because it was a more student-focused atmosphere. We were able to ask questions and discuss lectures more thoroughly than would be possible in the large lecture hall. I would recommend, however, that the sections be more communicative with one another. Each section was doing their own thing, causing confusion at times. 6. At first, I was confused as the connection between the two, but as I progressed n the research project I found that the purpose was to look at things according to time period, which effect the people and events surrounding the area. This was emphasized because a building is defined by the people surrounding it and what better way to learn about the history of a building than to bring you to that specific time in history. By studying the surroundings of the building, you can become more informed of the culture and even intended purpose of that building in that culture. 7. I think inter-disciplinary courses are imperative to the modern design-build community. It is becoming increasingly integrated meaning the University should adequately prepare students for such environments. 8. One of the most surprising lectures of the course was the one about hospitals and health care. I was unaware of the current problems faced in the healthcare building industry. 9. Why is it important to preserve the elements of classical design? 10. I would like them to focus on what can be done as alumni from the respective majors. I believe this is a vital part in the future decision making process faced by CFY students. Christy Seerley 1. I enjoyed the Disability, Design, and Research lecture the most. The structure of his presentation was very logical and easy to follow. He didn’t try to impress the audience with terms they clearly weren’t familiar with such as Sabir, but used easy-to-understand lingo and stayed on an even keel with his audience. I enjoyed that the most. He talked to us as fellow human beings, not students. His humor certainly added to the presentation as well. Lastly, you could tell that he was really enthusiastic about what he did, which carried over into his presentation. 2. I enjoyed “The Solitary Stroller” the most because it was more of a story than a report or an argument. It drew almost exclusively from personal experiences, which made it easier to relate to. 3. To be honest, I don’t think that any of our assignments were all that intriguing, and even less provocative. However I liked the final essay question the most. It gave us the opportunity to respond to something concrete that we deal with on a regular basis. We could freely express our opinion, which was great. 4. To summarize lectures we had to integrate several parts of the presentations. We had to cross all of our analytical features with the senses. It allowed us to process information that was being presented to us, largely on a verbal basis. To summarize readings, we had to try to envision the author’s intent more so than in the lectures. The lectures conveyed the message that the presenter wanted to convey, but the readings were more open to interpretation and required more of the reader. Essays demanded even more of the reader. They required that after analysis, that the researcher put together a coherent argument based on what he or she gathered from the resources at hand. The time stamped required us to think out loud and collectively. It’s human nature to try to do everything by oneself, but in a group, this must be restrained so that all may contribute. The formulation of a question depends on who is asking the question. In my experience, I tried to formulate a question that was in the back of my mind with each lecture and was applicable to each lecture. Maybe it wasn’t something I verbalized, but it was something I knew I was looking for all along, as cheesy as that sounds. 5. I enjoyed our TA sessions, in a large part because I liked our TA. Chris was pretty chill and helped us understand what was important and shared with us some of the things he found interesting. It’s always easier to learn when you view your instructor as a real person. I would suggest that 1060 carry on with that system. It added a more personal touch to a gigantic classroom. Sometimes it’s intimidating to say things in front of everyone in the auditorium, and the TA sessions allowed us to give our two cents in a more comfortable setting. 6. I thought that all of those methods were implemented so that we could have a more full understanding of the world around us. The world and the events that happen in it are not one-dimensional: they are multi-faceted. Events do not happen independent of each other: things have a cause and effect. The more we can understand that, the better we can understand what is happening in front of us. 7. No. 8. The idea that the object/building/whatever is inseparably attached to its creator. 9. More or less my question was: What process can best bring about the realization of the creator’s desires? 10. I am a BC student and I am wondering how in the hell studio applies to me. If it really is that beneficial, why do I have only one year of it and not take it all four years? Why take it at all for one year at all? If that could be answered in no uncertain terms, I could sleep better at night. Also I would like to know if I should pre-familiarize myself with any programs or techniques because my progress was severely retarded trying to figure out how to use the various Adobe applications. Cameron Stewart 1. My favorite lecture was Campus Planning because the presentation portrayed how the campus will change and how it was planned from the very beginning. Not only did it talk about Georgia Tech campus but also other campuses in the States. 2. Quick history of the streets was definitely very interesting because it talked about the very ancient streets to the very modern. The evolution of the street was clearly written and easy to understand. 3. Writing the long essay over Fifth Street was quite interesting. Although it was a long paper, it turned out to be more easy-going and fascinating than what I had in mind. 4. A. Summarizing the lecture was rather hard as it required us to think back and grasp the main point of the lecture as well as the background information that was essential in the summary. B. Readings were not much of a problem as we only had to read it and know the general information. C. Essay was not a major problem, but it did require a broad knowledge of the subject and much more research before going on to the writing. D. Time stamps was not as interesting as I thought it would have been at the beginning of the semester, however, it was thoughtful in a sense that it required a lot of research for a small subject. E. Take home final was indeed difficult as it required us to look back to the very general ideas and even more to the extent we did not fully understand, for us to come up with a great question and an answer. 5. Bi-weekly GTA discussion periods were definitely very helpful when we needed help on the assignments as it gave us a track to follow instead of being lost on the assignment. 6. Although the Katrina research had been interesting, I do not seem the great relevancy on the project itself. Learning how Katrina had affected people’s minds and how it will for the next few decades, it did not have much of a relevance to the time stamp project as much as I thought. 7. I would be interested in taking cross-disciplinary courses over the next few years as it is important to know about other subcategories of design and build. 8. The take-away of the class is that I have a totally different perspective on Industrial Design than before. The productions of ID has clearly changed my point of view. 9. How does the relationship between the height of a building and the street have an effect on the surrounding environment? 10. Focusing on their works is definitely helpful to us as it gives us a sense of direction and spikes up new ideas that we could possibly put into use. Inbeom Lee 1. I liked the lecture about the Industrial Design, because it is the field that I am interested, and it gave me lots of information that I did not know before. It was very useful and helpful for me to understand ID and ID in Georgia Tech. 2. I liked the reading about the relationship between the road and human activities. How people tend to stay in the busy street by their free will. 3. The assignment about the 5th Street was the most provoking one. I got to read and think about the road. Not only the 5th street, but also about the definition of the road and how it should function. It was interesting to see all those information applied to 5th street that I pass everyday without thinking about those qualities. 4. a) I had to actually listen to the lecture. It was actually hard to summarize it because it was hard to keep it straightforward without being too wordy. b) The readings were not too complicated; it was just that I had to keep my ideas straight while I was summarizing them. c) The essay writing took me lots of time because it was hard to keep the ideas straight and bring all that into one conclusion. Relating the readings and my observations were not something easy to do. d) The group research was hard in a way that we had to keep stuff managed within the time; especially it made it harder because it was group work. Having group and organizing well was difficult. e) It made me reflect back all the lectures and pick up the question that I like to use. And then think about the question, bringing all sorts of questions because of that one question. 5. It was helpful in a way that we got stuff straight. We have sessions to ask stuff, and they were there to help. It was great during the midterm or project, which helped a lot. I would recommend keeping it like this. 6. I liked the way it was because it was easier for me to understand how to use things better. The assignment about reading on post-katrina New Orleans helped me to see how to research, and that helped for the research project later on very naturally without getting frustrated or bothered. I think it was like that to make us relate things one to another. 7. Yes. It would be very interesting to take classes that are inter-disciplinary, seeing things in all sorts of perspective. 8. what is the most surprising take-away from this course? (it could be an idea, fact, skill, or something else). It helped me to keep things managed especially for studio. This course helped me to clear my thoughts for my studio work, gave me ideas for it by looking at the examples from the year before. 9. Why do designers have to consider all past, present, and future? 10. I would like to learn more about things that are environmentally friendly, using cheap but effective materials. I like to learn more about the effective/clever designs. Ju Chung 1060 Reflection 1. Among the range of lectures on various topics, which was your favorite lecture and why? Top Ten: Industrial Design I enjoyed the video clips of actual objects. Rather than discussing concepts or ideas we were presented with actual objects and prototypes and their real life applications. I also found the items presented absolutely fascinating in both form and function. 2. Which reading did you find most intriguing or provocative? I found the readings involving pedestrian interaction with the environment the most intriguing because of the parallels that I could draw between the subjects being discussed and my own experiences. 3. Which assignment did you find most intriguing or provocative? Of all our assignments the one I found the most provocative and beneficial was the description of the two instillations. The assignment introduced us to looking at an object and space in a way we had not yet experienced. The observation skills we gained were applied to all other exercises in both 1060 and 1011. 4. Describe the kind of thinking and doing required by EACH of the following types of assignments: a) Summarize lectures: To complete this assignment it was necessary to take detailed notes, be able to gather the general idea of each lecture, formulate your own thoughts on how the lecture was related to the professions and the fields of Architecture, BC, and ID, and convey those ideas clearly and concisely in writing. b) Summarize readings: These assignments required detailed note taking, careful reading, and thoughtful analysis of the articles presented. c) Essay writing (drawing upon readings and observations): These assignments were more challenging than the others because of the style of writing. In most cases writing is totally objective or totally research driven, but for these essays we had to combine both types to create an effective essay. d) Research: extended group research on the way buildings are 'time stamped’: The research assignment required us to be able to look past the way a building is seen and used now. We had to reflect upon what affected and influenced the building and events during the time of its construction. e) Formulation/preparation of a question (that reflects back upon the semester) for the take-home final: Throughout the year we had been asked questions but the final made us reflect upon what we felt was important and ask a question of our own. We also had to consider the answer and how that would affect the fields, professions, and the COA. We also had to be able to communicate our thoughts clearly and concisely over a short period of time. 5. This year was the first time we did bi-weekly GTA discussion periods. Were they helpful? What would you recommend for the next time we do them? I thought that they were highly helpful. They provided us the opportunity to ask both general questions and specifics relating to the assignments. They also offered us a chance to receive one on one feedback. The GTAs also provided us with a connection to upperclassman within the COA. In the future I think that it would be beneficial to synchronize the parameters of assignments between the individual sections. 6. What did you think of the multiple-part methodology we asked you to use for one of the assignments (the reading on post-katrina New Orleans) and for the 'time stamps' research project? Why do you think we emphasized this way of looking at the world? I thought that it was an efficient method for approaching an assignment. By breaking the concept down into sections, we were provided with the opportunity to focus on a particular aspect and make thoughtful observations rather than being overwhelmed by the large scope of the project. Through the separation of the observations, we were able to look past the obvious initial implications of the object. 7. Would you be interested taking courses, over the next few years, that look at the designed and built world from an inter-disciplinary or cross-disciplinary perspective? Possibly, it would depend upon the focus of the course and my particular interest in the material. I would also consider the types of assignments involved, whether it was predominantly essay based or directed more towards discussion. 8. What is the most surprising take-away from this course? (It could be an idea, fact, skill, or something else). The most surprising take-away for me from 1060 is the backgrounds of the professors and instructors in the College of Architecture. I was not aware of how highly renown they are in their respective fields. 9. Please write down the question you formulated for the take-home final. you can either just write the question. Or you can copy and paste the answer you prepared in response to the five-part scaffold. How have modern construction methods influenced how individuals interact in a work environment? 10. The lecture hour in COA 1012 will focus on the three majors: arch, bc, and id as well as on issues shared by all of them. We plan on inviting both students and professionals. What would you like them to focus on? First and Foremost, “What will we be focusing and working on in classes for the next four years that we are in the COA?” Noah Posner 1060 Exit Reflection 1. I enjoyed the lecture that Dean Doug Allen gave because I found that it was most interesting on varying levels. His information was detailed without being boring and I was able to apply what he talked to us about to more than just the upcoming essay. His lecture was extremely applicable to many sectors of thought for me as a hopeful developer and contractor. 2. I found that the reading on the arcades was most interesting because it showed how architectural updates could affect the social aspects of a whole city. 3. I really enjoyed the summarizing assignments because it forced me to dig deeper into the lectures than I would normally pay attention to a lecture. 4. The following are required for each individual assignment style: a. observation and research b. observation, research, and attention to detail c. observation, research, attention to detail, and own insightful thinking d. attention to detail, patience, teamwork, and insightful thinking e. insightful thinking, research, observation, and patience 5. I believe that the GTA discussion periods could have been helpful. The sessions gave helpful information but the full hour was never fully utilized except for once or twice. 6. I think the multiple-part approach is a good way to parallel the cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspective that this course seems to focus on. 7. Yes. I think that a cross-disciplinary approach will help to bread a closer understanding of the different groups of people that each one of us will work with later in our careers. 8. I took away skills in both research and observation from 1060. Through the projects I not only discovered what I needed for the project, but I also made a lot of correlations to other thought processes that exist in the Design and Built Environment. 9. What is GOOD design? 10. I would really like to find out more of the historical backgrounds and foregrounds to arch, bc, and id along with the needed changes in order for each major area to benefit from the others as much as possible. Ashton Austin 1. My favorite lecture was the classical architecture lecture. I LOVE classical architecture; therefore getting a chance to learn more about it was awesome. I love how it is timeless, sustainable, and beautiful all at the same time. It was also really interesting to learn how it can be applied in the various fields of study. 2. I am sure many people will chose this reading, but the first reading assignment for the 5th Street essay was so intriguing to me. I had no idea there were so many different types of roads. Now when I drive around my home I see the roads in completely different ways. 3. The most intriguing assignment for me was the 5th Street essay. Obviously from my favorite reading, streets are very interesting to me. The fact that they incorporate so many things into on thing is amazing. 4. a) Summarizing the lectures was more of a reflective and analytical thinking. b) Summarizing readings used an intuitive and analytical form of thinking. c) Essay writing involved reflective and simulative thinking. d) Research involved progressive and interested thinking. e) Formulation/ preparation of a question required a combination of every type of thinking mentioned above. 5. When it came to the research project this was very helpful. For the rest of the class though, it was not very helpful. I would recommend only having them for the research project. 6. I thought it was somewhat interesting. The thing I liked most about the ‘time stamps’ research project was learning more about building construction. You probably emphasized this because it showed us that all designs we create leave a mark on society or in society. 7. Not really. I mean I am not interested in really pursuing a career in that area. 8. The fact that I do not want to be an architect. I grew up with that desire, and I realized after about two weeks in 1060 that I definitely had no interest in pursuing architecture any further. 9. How do you incorporate knowledge into design? 10. I am really intrigued in renovation; therefore, I would like to see at least one lecture on that aspect of design. Amy Wilson 1. My favorite was the lecture on classical architecture. I’ve always liked that style and it was interesting to see the various opportunities that were available in that field. 2. I was interested in the history of the street because it was interesting to see how something that we interact with every day has developed throughout time. 3. The library assignment intrigues me simply because it was something different. Although I didn’t enjoy it as much as the “asking good questions” series, I was interested in its purpose and thought that it was a good way to help us broaden our horizons. 4. a. I had to think outside the box so that my questions would be well-thought out. b. I had to read between the lines to understand many of the underlying concepts. c. I had to read carefully as well as thoughtfully to grasp the details of the readings and then make sure that my interpretation was correct in my essay. d. I had to manage my time so that I could get my work done and then meet with my group at a certain time. I also had to be open to new research methods as well as the opinions of my peers. e. I had to remember a lot of information from the whole semester and then use my ability to ask good questions, many research methods, and my interpretations of the lectures in order to create an effective essay. 5. I think that the TAs should be a little more informed on what is going on in the lectures. There seemed to be a lack of communication between the TA and the instructor. I thought that they were helpful because we were able to ask questions to someone who had been in our shoes in the past and knew what to expect on the midterm, project, and final. 6. I think that it was crucial for us to see each assignment from different angles and viewpoints so our interpretation wouldn’t be bias. We were able to collect information from more than one source so we could make a more informed decision for our research, application, and explanation of the assignment. 7. Yes, but I would like to focus on one topic in which the lectures all connected and led back to a single topic that could be explained in different ways. 8. I was surprised that my way of thinking actually changed by the end of the course. As much as I hate to say it, I am much more aware of my surroundings and the effect their design, location, and style have on me and my peers. 9. How does the built environment affect our choices regarding transportation and exercise? 10. I would like more information on classical architecture because that is what I am most interested in pursuing. Sara Frederick Link to this Page
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