Teaching and Learning in Studio Units at CEPT University - Studio Unit Framework & Preparation

1. Teaching and Learning in Studio Units at CEPT University
Teaching and Learning Center, CEPT University
Studio Unit Framework & Preparation
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2. Since learning time & resources are limited, studio units must be well prepared
1. Units must be prepared for in advance with a clear brief explaining the design problem
2. Unit briefs must clearly state learning outcomes, i.e. what the student will learn at the end of this
studio
3. Units must have a sequential buildup of exercises towards the final outcome
4. Syllabi must include examples of the type of work students will produce at the end of exercise /
unit
5. Unit tutors work with the course approval committee to refine the studio briefs before they are
opened for students.
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3. Studio units - Preparation
1. Tutors will propose a brief; the brief will include an example of the product that students will
produce at the end of the semester
2. Tutors will define expected learning outcomes; outcome definition will clearly state what
students will be able to do as a consequence of the teaching
3. The problem brief will be altered or further detailed in consultation with the course approval
committee; a detailed teaching plan will also be prepared
4. The course approval committee will review the outcome of the unit at the end of the semester
and approve its continuation
5. It should be kept in mind that the unit is to be repeated, pedagogic learning will accumulate and
the unit will be improved over time
*Studio proposal presentation template and sample proposal are available in reference section on Call for studio tutor page in the Connect portal.
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4. Review and Feedback
• Board of Reviewers
– CEPT is continually strengthening its credentials as an institution of excellence. An important
part of this effort is the semester end review by the Board of reviewers for evaluation and
feedbacks.
• Student Feedback
• Excellence Awards
– Excellence awards are introduced in UG program, as an effort to ratchet up excellence in
teaching and learning, in recognizing and celebrating the best of students’ projects.
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5. Number of Level-2 and Level-3 Units and Students (approx.)
1. Students per Studio Unit : 12- 15 students
2. Total number of students and units
3. Students may choose units that match their temperament and preferences. Students choose
from the pool of studio units before start of the semester.
Level-2 Level-3
Program Students Units (approx.) Students Units (approx.)
B Arch Program 165 10-14 60 04-05
BID Program 140 09-12 60 04-05
B.Des Program 34 02-03 15 01-02
BUD Program 75 05-06 35 02-03
BCT Program 98 06-08 30 02-03
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6. Types of studio units
 Single Tutor Unit - 1 tutor; 12 students; 1 teaching assistant
 Dual Tutor Unit - 2 tutors; 15 or 16 students; 1 teaching assistant
– The 2 tutors will be a self selected pair; one will hold primary administrative responsibility
– The 2 tutors may be peers, or a senior/junior pair
• Every unit will have a self-selected TAs who will spend approximately 20 hours per
week for the full semester. Teaching associates are preferred considering the extent
of the engagement in studios
a) Primary role of a TA is to support the Tutor/s in teaching of the studio:
a) TAs will focus on teaching students drawing and modeling techniques
b) TAs will also be responsible for logistics etc.
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7. Commitment - Single Tutor Unit
1 unit tutor, 1 studio assistant, 12 students
Number of
Hours per
week
Number of
Weeks
Total Hours in
the semester
CONTACT HOURS
per tutor in the first 12 weeks 15 12 180
per tutor in the last 6 weeks 18 6 108
Total contact hours per tutor 288
ADDITIONAL HOURS
during the semester 3 18 54
before / after the semester 40
Total additional hours 94
Preparatory hours per tutor 94
Total contact + preparatory hours per
tutor
382
Say 375
Additional hours are for:
• Preparing for units
• Meetings and workshops
• Juries
• Grading
• Exhibition
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8. Commitment - Dual Tutor Unit
2 unit tutors, 1 studio assistant, 15-16 students
Number of
Hours per
week
Number of
Weeks
Total Hours in
the semester
CONTACT HOURS
per tutor in the first 12 weeks 9 12 108
per tutor in the last 6 weeks 12 6 72
Total contact hours per tutor 180
ADDITIONAL HOURS
during the semester 3 18 54
before / after the semester 40
Total preparatory hours 94
Additional hours per tutor 47
Total contact + preparatory hours per
tutor
227
Say 225
Additional hours are for:
• Preparing for units
• Meetings and workshops
• Juries
• Grading
• Exhibition
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