Duration: 6 quarters
= 1.5 years
Tuition Fees:
P 1,100 per unit
Course description:
MS Architecture Education
Course Code Subject Title Description Credit Unit
BASIC COURSE (3 Units)
MEP743 Methods of Research Study of the nature, aims and types of research and the various applicable methods and tools; architectural research scope, methodologies and tools. 3
CORE COURSES (12 Units)
ARED613 History and Philosophy of Education A study of the historical and philosophical foundations of education; the sociological anthropological, and psychological bases of the development of architecture education. 3
ARED623 Education and
the Law A study of the legal, social, cultural, political, economic, and ethical foundations of education and their applications in the field of architectural education; analyses of the various issues and problems in architectural studies and practice. 3
ARED633 Methodology of Teaching A study of the modern techniques and tools of teaching and their practical application in classroom or non-classroom instructions with focus on the architecture education domains; fundamentals of educational measurement and evaluation. 3
ARED643 Curriculum
Development Study of the process of curriculum development; specific roles of the participants and their interrelationships; the information base and ways of securing data; correlation of teaching outcomes; lateral thinking in planning and organizing with direct reference to educational goals and professional development. 3
MAJOR FIELD COURSES (12 Units)
ARED653 History and Theory of Architecture Study of the anthropological social and cultural factors affecting the evolution or growth of the arts and architecture; exploration of the theories and concepts that generate over time through in-depth analysis of existing examples; study methods 3
ARED663 Philippine Arts and Architecture A focus study of the various factors and circumstances that influence the history and evolution of Philippine arts and architecture; the impact of commercialism and consumerism and information technology; study methods 3
ARED673 Architecture Design/Interior and Landscape Design Explorations in the body of principles affecting design of spaces and the search for various paradigms; design methods, theories and concept and education methodologies 3
ARED683 Tropical Architecture A comprehensive study of the materials, methods and concepts for architecture in the tropics; in-depth analysis of the underlying principles with the end view of identifying effective methods for teaching the subject. 3
ARED693 Planning/Community Architecture and Urbanism Study of planning concepts; urban ecology and the pertinent issues in community architecture and planning with the end of creating a paradigm applicable to Philippine conditions; search for effective teaching methods and techniques. 3
ARED713 Design Criticism and Design Inquiry A study of objectives, methods and techniques of design inquiry, evaluation and criticism; legal and ethical consideration; methodologies for teaching. 3
ARED723 Building Technology Study of the history and growth of building technology; explorations into the more advanced materials and methods of constructions and their impact on architecture; sources of information and methods of teaching-learning. 3
ELECTIVES (12 Units)
ARED733 Seminar in Communication Techniques Study of various methods of verbal and non-verbal communication; use of audio-visual aids, models and prototypes in communication. 3
ARED743 Seminar in Publication/ Presentation Techniques An overview of various techniques of presentation and documentation. Study of the basic requirements for print production including the study of the laws for protection of intellectual properties. 3
ARED753 Computer Aided Drafting and Design A study of the benefits derived from the use of computers, and how to overcome the limitations encountered when using them for design purposes. Hands-on training in the use of more relevant and effective computer programs. 3
ARED763 Statistical Methods Applied to Architecture Education A study of the fundamentals of statistical theory and its application to the solution of educational problems; designs and analysis of statistical investigations. 3
MASTER'S THESIS (6 Units)
ARED813 Master's Thesis I 3
ARED823 Master's Thesis II 3
Admission phone number:
02-247-5000 local 2103 or 2104
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