This document provides information about the ARC x72 Trends in Contemporary Art course offered at Ain Shams University in the fall 2017 semester. The course is a 2-credit hour course offered through the Environmental Architecture and Urbanism Program. It introduces students to allied arts and their relationship to architecture, focusing on understanding trends in contemporary and modern arts. Over the 15-week semester, students will participate in lectures, activities, assignments, and a group research project to develop their knowledge of art history and critical analysis skills and demonstrate an appreciation of visual arts. Students will be assessed through a midterm exam, research project, class activities, and a final exam.

1. ASU – Ain Shams University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Architectural Engineering
ARC x72: Trends in Contemporary Art
Fall 2017
Instructor: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Lecture 1 - Course Introduction

2. Course Specifications
A program on which the
course is given:
Environmental Architecture and
Urbanism Program
Major or minor element of
program :
N/A
The department offering
the program :
Environmental Architecture and
Urbanism Program
Department Teaching the
course:
Environmental Architecture and
Urbanism Program
Academic year/ Level: Sophomore
Date of specification
approval:
Fall 2017

3. Course Specifications
Title: Trends in Contemporary Arts Code: ARC x72
Credit
Hours:
2 Lecture: 1
Tutorial : 2 Practical: 0
Total: 3

4. Trends in Contemporary Arts
Catalog Description
ARC x72: Trends in Contemporary Arts (2 Credit Hour)
This course introduces students to allied arts and their
relationship to architecture. The focus is on understanding
trends in contemporary and modern arts. It involves theory and
exercise applications of basic design and visual principles
including architectural form, painting, graphics, sculpture,
music, drama, visual culture.
Lecture: 2 hours/week.

5. Overall aims of the course
Upon completion of this course students will:
• demonstrate knowledge of art related vocabulary of
the historical and intercultural context of artistic styles;
• gain an appreciation for the aesthetics of the visual arts
including the visual elements and principles of design
in two- and three-dimensional media.
• develop an informed personal reaction to the arts
based upon critical analysis of various art forms
• appreciation of the artistic processes to complete such
art forms.

6. Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs):
Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of the course the students will be
able to:
a1) Methods of communication, including IT skills,
graphical representation (drawing and CAD), oral
communication and written communication
a2) Principles of arts, theories and history
a3) Topics related to humanitarian interests and
moral issues.

7. Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs):
General and transferable skills:
By the end of the course the student must be
able to:
d1) Share ideas, collaborate and communicate
effectively within a multidisciplinary team and have
the sufficient skills to lead such a team.

8. Contents
Week
No.
Conten Activities/Research L T P T
1 23-9 Course Introduction Activity - Start Research 1 1 2 0 3
2 30-9 Introduction Activity 1 1 2 0 3
3 7-10 Form 1 Activity 2 1 2 0 3
4 14-10 Form 2 Activity 3 1 2 0 3
5 21-10 Line 1 Activity 4 1 2 0 3
6 28-10 Line 2 Submit and Research 1 1 2 0 3
7 4-11 Midterm exam Start Research 2 1 2 0 3
8 11-11 Shape 1 Activity 5 1 2 0 3
9 18-11 Shape 2 Activity 6 1 2 0 3
10 25-11 Value 1 Activity 7 1 2 0 3
11 2-12 Value 2 Activity 8 1 2 0 3
12 9-12 Texture 1 Activity 9 1 2 0 3
13 16-12 Texture 2 Activity 10 1 2 0 3
14 23-12 Color 1 Submit and Present Research 2 1 2 0 3
15 30-12 Color 2 Activity 11 1 2 0 3
15 30 0 45

9. Teaching and learning methods
• Lecture
• Activities
• Assignments
• Research

10. Assessment Schedule
Assessment Method No Description Week No. Weight (%)
Mid Term 1 Individual assessment 7 25
Research 2 Group research 5 - 14 20
Participation Multiple
Activities and
Assignments
Schedule 15
Final Exam 1 Exam TBA 40
Total 100

11. List of References
• Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, 9e,
Otto Ocvirk, Bowling Green SU

12. Communications
• Throughout this course students will need to be in
close contact with their instructor and fellow students.
Students are expected to communicate via email.
Therefore, students should plan on checking email at
least three times a week. Instructors strongly
encourage and welcome open communication. Clear,
consistent, and proactive communication will ensure a
successful experience in this course. It is the student’s
responsibility to notify the instructor immediately if
and when a personal situation occurs that affects
his/her performance in this class. Being proactive with
communication will result in a quick solution to any
problems that may occur.

13. Thank You.