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The University Of Georgia

Program name:	Architecture and Interior Design
Study Level:	Undergraduate
Program leader:	Vladimer Abramishvili
Study language:	English
Qualification:	Qualification: Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Design
Program capacity:	240
Program permission:	Admission criteria/ prerequisite (for the citizens of Georgia): The students are enrolled on the bachelor programs on the basis of the results of the national entrance exams or on the basis of the decree №224/ნ (December 29, 2011) of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, on the basis of the administrative registration and the decree of the University presidents. Special requirement: minimal range of score is – 80 points, obtained at the national entrance exams in the English language. Admission criteria/ prerequisites (for the foreign country citizens): A) For foreign citizens and the individuals devoid of citizenship, who got complete general or its equivalent education, B ) For the citizens of Georgia, who got complete general or its equivalent education last two years in foreign countires G) For the individuals who study/studied or obtained credits in foreign countries or in the higher educational institutions accredited in compliance with the legislation of the country can be enrolled on the program without taking the national entrance exams on the basis of the decree № 224 / ნ (December 29, 2011) of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia. If the entrants don’t have English language Certificate FCE (First Certificate in English) the language competence (B2 – Intermediate) is proved on the basis of the University exam in English with the minimal passing rate 60%.
Program goals:	The program is designed to equip the student with the skills needed for conceptual decision making (Architect and Designer); the student will gain the knowledge of the basics and essence of architecture and design, principles of development, main aspects and methods of project planning. The student will have the ability to comprehend specificity of the professional field in the historical context, as well as peculiarity of spatial thinking; the student will be able to conduct design work independently and practical architectural activities under the guidance of the supervisor.
Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes:	Workbook methods; Demonstration method; Practical method; Project preparation; Practice; Sketch preparation; Preparing the maquette of architectural object; Preparing presentations; Search the relevant material in electronic format or libraries; Discussions/Debates;
Learning outcomes:	Knowledge and understanding know peculiarities and stylistics of the modern architecture; know basic stages of modern architecture formation and transformation; know basics of architectural planning methods; know typological groups of building constructions (civil: living and public buildings, industrial, agricultural and engineering buildings); know basic requirements of urban planning development of landscape and recreational spaces; know standards for creating a sustainable and secure urban environment by closed and open space organization; know main directions of ergonomics; know anthropometric data of human; know stages of projecting small objects; know the scale of architectural shapes and its compatibility with the location; know the peculiarities and characteristics of volumetric-spatial design forms and types; know the types of individual residential houses; know the types of multifunctional residential houses; know specificity of planning of separate blocks of business center (office, eatery and fitness); know the standards of planning supermarket and parking; know laying out the projected material on the tablet and drawing it in know the methods of insolation report; know the natural illumination ratio; know architectural acoustics (time of reverberation and geometric acoustics); know peculiarities of designing, constructing and maquetting techniques; know building orthogonal and axonometric plans necessary for displacement of the figures on the surface; know building axonometry according to orthogonal plans; know main geometric figure planning on the three interconnected projection plane and know Monge coordinated diagrams; know basic tasks and methods of transformation of the diagrams; know significant achievements of world art; know the means of constructing, drawing and correcting architectural object in two and three dimensional model in 3D max program. know the means of constructing, drawing and correcting architectural object in two and three dimensional model in AutoCAD. Skills develop the basis of the maquett for the selected object. build perspective according to the orthogonal plan of figure; project and organize the different types of interior and objects spatial environment considering human factors. make house plans, cuts, facades of multifunctional residential house building under the guidance of the instructor. consider architectural factors in space projection, determining acoustic comfort in open and closed areas; plan and/or renovate interior on particular architectural object under the predetermined instructions. solve planning tasks of any type of architectural object by complex means under the guidance of instructor; use the skills of constructing, drawing and correcting architectural object in two and three dimensional model in AutoCAD. use the skills of constructing, drawing and correcting architectural object in two and three dimensional model in 3D max. Make aesthetic evaluations of artistic-functional elements. make decisions compiling planning, engineering, communication and different styles; create artistic-esthetic imagination ; make specific corrections in drawing architectural object; opt for the relevant style in planning multifunctional residential complex interior considering specificity of interior components. formulate own ideas on the architectural objects and draw conclusions; present performed project draft effectively, applying modern information and communication technologies; express and declare own views and arguments professionally and consistently; conduct dialogue and discussions freely on the basis of gained artistic-aesthetic taste; express own ideas and vision clearly, consistently and purposefully concerning interior and/or exterior design, applying modern information and communication technologies; Responsibility and autonomy streamline the gained theoretical knowledge and practical skills; integrate basic knowledge with the newly gained one. assess appropriately both own and others’ artistic-esthetic apprehend the importance of modern architecture in the context of the world cultural values.
Date of approval:	09-01-2017
Approval protocol number:	39/17
Date of program update:
Update protocol number:	01/17
Program details:
Teaching Process Characteristics:	To gain Bachelor academic degree in Architecture the student has to obtain 240 ECTS, covering: • Core subjects of the program – 144 ECTS • Elective subjects of the program – 18 ECTS • Free credits- 18 ECTS • Module of the concentration- 60 ECTS

Program Core


Code	Subject	ECTS	Semester
ARCT1110E	Technical drawing	6	1
ARTS1110E	History of World Art (General course)	6	1
HIST1120E	Introduction to World History	6	1
KART1220E	Academic Writing	6	1
ARCT1210E	Descriptive Geometry	6	2
ARCT1220E	Basics of Fine Arts I	6	2
ARCT1230E	Composition I	6	2
ARCT1240E	History of the Modern Architecture	6	2
ARCT2110E	Basics of Fine Arts II	6	3
ARCT2120E	Composition II	6	3
ARCT2130E	Basics of Architecture Design	6	3
ARCT2140E	Design Drawing	6	3
ARCT2210E	Interior Design Projecting I	6	4
ARCT2220E	Exterior Design Projectin I	6	4
ARCT2230E	construction and maquette	6	4
MGMT2110E	Basics of Management	6	4
ARCT3110E	Ecology and Landscape Design	6	5
ARCT3120E	Exterior Design Projecting II (Individual Residential House)	6	5
ARCT3130E	Interior Design Projecting II ( Individual residence House )	6	5
ARCT3210E	Interior Design Projecting III (Multifunctional Residence House )	6	6
ARCT3220E	Exterior Design Projecting III (Multifunctional Residential House)	6	6
ARCT3240E	Computer Graphic I (3D max)	6	6
ARCT4110E	Interior Design Projecting IV (Multifunction Business Center)	6	7
ARCT4120E	Exterior Design Projecting IV (Multifunction business Centre)	6	7
	Credits sum:	144

Program Elective


Code	Subject	ECTS
ARTS4120E	Modern Western European and American Art	6
BUSN1210E	Basics of Business and Economics	6
HIST1230E	Introduction to the History of Georgia	6
KART1141	Georgian, as a second language I	6
KART1241	Georgian, as a second language II	6
MATH1214E	Fundamentals of quantitative research methods	6
MKTG2210E	Basics of Marketing	6
	Credits sum:	42

Modul of Concentration Architecture - Specialization Core


Code	Subject	ECTS	Semester
ARCT3140E	Basics of Geodesy	6	5
ARCT3230E	Basics of Building Constructions	6	6
ARCT4130E	Basics of City planning	6	7
ARCT4140E	Computer Graphic II (Auto CAD)	6	7
MATH4123E	Engineering Mathematics for Architects	6	7
ARCT4270E	bachelor`s project in architecture	6	8
ARCT4220E	Basics of Construction Management	6	8
ARCT4230E	Basics of Insolation, Illumination and Acoustics	6	8
ARCT4210E	Modern Construction and Facing Materials	6	8
ARCT4260E	Practice in Architecture	6	8
	Credits sum:	60

Modul of Concentration Interior Design - Specialization Core


Code	Subject	ECTS	Semester
ARCT3150E	Style in Interior I	6	5
ARCT3230E	Basics of Building Constructions	6	6
ARCT4140E	Computer Graphic II (Auto CAD)	6	7
ARCT4170E	Ergonomics	6	7
ARCT4160E	Style in Interior II	6	7
ARCT4275E	bachelor`s project in interior design	6	8
ARCT4240E	Color and Light in Interior	6	8
ARCT4250E	Furniture on the Interior Design	6	8
ARCT4210E	Modern Construction and Facing Materials	6	8
ARCT4265E	Practice in interior design	6	8
	Credits sum:	60

Matrix Of Privequisites

Point	GPA	The university assessment	The general assessment in Georgia
97-100	4,00	A+	A	Excellent
94-96	3,75	A
91-93	3,50	A-
87-90	3,25	B+		Very good
84-86	3,00	B	B
81-83	2,75	B-
77-80	2,50	C+	C	good
74-76	2,25	C
71-73	2,00	C-
67-70	1,75	D+	D	Satisfactory
64-66	1,50	D
61-63	1,25	D-
51-60	1,00	E	E	Sufficient
Not passed
41-50		FX	FX	Insufficient
<40		F	F	Failed