STUDENT PERFORMANCE in ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SUBJECTS

of the UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS

A Research

Submitted by:
Arch. Virgilio E. Villanda, MS Arch
Arch. Nicanor K. Latogan, MS Arch
Arch. Robert V. Romero, MA EHP

September 2008

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers are indebted to the significant people who for sometime have
been very supportive in the completion of this research study:
UC CEA Dean Engr. Alec Mapalo, for productive suggestions in forming the
conceptual study;
UC Research Director Dr. Hilario, for constructive criticisms and advises to
complete this study;
CEA Research Team Leader, Engr. Benhur Quesada for the motivation;
UC Registrar and staff for giving us access to the much needed student records;
CEA office staff: Mariz, Jennifer, Bryan, and Jumar, for patiently helping us in the
documentation of this research and;
Students of architecture enrolled in 3rd Trimester 2000-07 and 1st Trimester 200708 for cooperation and much needed participation in the survey.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

iii

LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF PHOTOS
CHAPTER
I.

II.

INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study

Conceptual Framework

Research Paradigm

15

Statement of the Problem

16

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design and Methodology

17

Locale and Population of Study

17

Data Gathering Tool

18

Data Gathering Procedure

18

Treatment of Data

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III.

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS

The perception of the students in architectural design subjects on the:
a. instructors provision and discussion of the course description,
objectives
b. level of architectural design problems given by instructors

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23

The Status of the Students as to:

a. Preferred Time Schedule for the Subjects

24

b. Perception on the degree of completion requirements and

completion period

24

The Status of the Students Performance as to:

a. Frequency and Percentage of Failing the Subject

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b. Frequency and Percentage of Students Dropping the Subject

31

c. Frequency and Percentage of Students Obtaining Incomplete

Grades in the Subject

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The Status of the Architectural Design Subjects as to:

a. Availability of Facilities for the Subjects with Reference to
the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the BS Architecture
Program
b. perception of the students on the adequacy of the facilities

IV.

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FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

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Summary of Findings

48

Conclusions

55

Recommendations

58

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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APPENDICES
Appendix A Sample Questionnaire

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Appendix B Existing Design Classrooms

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Appendix C Transmittal

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LIST OF TABLES
Table No.
1

Title

Page

Course Description, Objectives, and Outline of Architectural

Design Subjects

Sample Respondents by Year level

18

Percentage Distribution Students Responses on the

Instructors Discussion of Course Objectives and Outline in
relation to the Architectural Design Activities and Requirements
of the Subject.

23

Percentage Distribution of Student Responses whether the

Architectural Design Problems given to them were within their
year level.

5.

Year Level Percentage Distribution on Time Preference of

Architectural Design Class.

23

24

Percentage Distribution of Incomplete Grades Obtained by

Students According to their Year Level

25

Percentage Distribution on the Responses of Architecture

Students on the Attainability and Completion Period of
Requirements

26

Attainability and Completion Period of Requirements as Perceived

by the Architecture Students

26

Design Subjects Commonly Failed by the Students

29

10

Design Subjects Commonly Dropped by the Students

32

11

Design Subjects Commonly Obtained Incomplete by the

Students

12

Capacity, Room Area, and Net Ratio of UC Architecture

Design and Studio Rooms

13

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Comparative Design and Studio Requirements between

Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for BS in Architecture and
University of the Cordilleras (UC), Department of Architecture

14

Allowable and Computed Level of Illumination of Architecture

Drafting and Studio Rooms.

15

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Allowable and Computed Level of Sound Absorption of

Architecture Drafting and Studio Rooms.

16

45

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Year Level Responses on the Existing Facilities of the School

in relation to Drafting Tables, Lighting, and Room Area to
Perform their Activity in Architectural Design Subject.

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No.

Title

Research Paradigm

Percentage of Students in a Commonly Failed Regular

Architectural Design Subjects

3.

15

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Percentage of Students in a Commonly Dropped

Architectural Design Subject

4.

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Percentage of Students Commonly Obtaining Incomplete in

Architectural Design Subjects

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LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Photo No.

Title

page

Drafting Tables and Stools used in Studio Room S-322

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Inclining Drafting Tables in Studio Room S-415

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View Showing the Flexibility of Inclining

Drafting Tables in S 415

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