study of architecture curriculum

STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUMFor Union International of Architects (UIA) Accreditation

Ekkachai Mahaek, Ph.D.

Dean

Faculty of Architecture

Chiang Mai University

Thailand

July 2010

INTRODUCTION

STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM

For Union International of Architects (UIA) Accreditation Ekkachai Mahaek, Ph.D

Background

Objective of the Project

Organizations of the Project

CONTENTS



Conclusion of the Study Project

BACKGROUND



Architectural Education

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Thailand Architectural Organizations PROFESSION

EDUCATION




QUALITY ASSURANCENational standard

- TQF: HEd (2009)

Thai Qualifications Framework for

Higher Education

International standard

- UNESCO-UIA

Accreditation

- NAAB

- APEC


EDUCATION

CDAST (1994)

Council of Dean of Architecture School of Thailand

Education

Research





- TQF: HEd (2009)


Higher Education


- UNESCO-UIA

Accreditation

- NAAB

- APEC


ACT (2000)

Architects Council of Thailand

Registration

Licensing

Accreditation

Practice Control

ASA (1934)

The Association of Siamese Architects

under Royal Patronage

Professional Support

Networking

Social Functions

EDUCATION

CDAST (1994)


Education

Research



OBJECTIVE





Problem Statement

ACT



TO COMPLY WITH QUALITY ASSURANCENational standard Accreditation

- TQF: HEd (2009)

Thai Qualifications Framework

for Higher Education

International standard Accreditation

- UNESCO-UIA

Accreditation

- NAAB

- APEC

Problem Statement

ACT



TO COMPLY WITH QUALITY ASSURANCENational standard Accreditation

- TQF: HEd (2009)

Thai Qualifications Framework

for Higher Education

International standard Accreditation

- UNESCO-UIA

Accreditation

- NAAB

- APEC

- Global Development

- Cross Border Practicing

- Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

- World Trade Organization Agreement (WTO)

Problem Statement

ACT



- TQF: HEd (2009)


Higher Education


- UNESCO-UIA

Accreditation

- NAAB

- APEC


ACT (2000)


Registration

Licensing

Accreditation

Practice Control

ASA (1934)




Networking

Social Functions

EDUCATION

CDAST (1994)


Education

Research



PROCESS & STRATEGIC



TQF

Thailand Qualifications Framework

The Office of Higher Education

Curriculum Validation / Approval

Educational Quality Control

ACT


Registration

Licensing

Accreditation

Practice Control

ASA




Networking

Social Functions

CDAST

Council of Dean of

Architecture School of Thailand

Education

Research

Organizations Relationship



TQF





ACT


Registration

Licensing

Accreditation

Practice Control

ASA




Networking

Social Functions

CDAST

Council of Dean of


Education

Research




NAABNational Architecture Accreditation Board

International

Union of Architects

APECAsian Architecture

Accreditation Board

TQF





ACT


Registration

Licensing

Accreditation

Practice Control

ASA




Networking

Social Functions

CDAST

Council of Dean of


Education

Research




NAABNational Architecture Accreditation Boards

International

Union of Architects



Truth will bring RealityLocal Practice International

Practice

Strategic Planning for Foreign Policy



Local Practice International PracticeReality will allow Trajectory




International PracticeLocal Practice

Trajectory bring…

Execution plans and tactic

Controlled intersection


ACCREDITATION

REQUIREMENTS



TQFBackground of TQF

Condition



TQFFive Domains of Learning

1. Ethics and moral2. Knowledge3. Cognitive skills4. Interpersonal skills and responsibility5. Numerical analysis, Communication, and IT skill



ACT



“ No one shall practice the controlled architectural profession or represent himself in any manner

to mislead another into understanding him as able to practice any field of the controlled architectural profession

unless he is licensed to practice such field granted by the Council of Architects (ACT) ”

ACT



• to issue licenses to applicants who apply for practicing the controlled architectural profession;

• to suspend a license or to cancel a license;

• to certify academic degrees, diplomas or certificates for practicing the controlled architectural profession;

Condition ACT



Persons practicing the controlled architectural profession in each field shall be classified into 4 levels as follows:

(1) Charter Architect

(4) Corporate Architect

(2) Professional Architect(3) Associate Architect

ACT



Requirement for Registration

University 5years.

University 4 years.

Diploma in the field of architecture certified by the Council

Experience

3 Years

Associate Architect

Professional Architect

Charter Architect

Official Examination by

Authorized Organization:

Architect Council of Thailand: 4

subjects

2 year Practical

experience ; gained the Continuing

Professional Development

atleast300 points ,and pass official

exam 4 subjects

7 years Practical experience ; gained

the Continuin

g Profession

al Developm

ent atleast700

points , and pass officials exam 4 subjects

1 Years

2 years Practical

experience ; gained the Continuing

Professional Development

atleast300 points; and

pass officials 4 subjects

University 4 years in the related field of architecture certified by the Council

University 4 years in the related field of architecture certified by the Council

2 Years2 Years

Certificate equivalent to a degree in the field of architecture certified by the Council

Certificate equivalent to a degree in the field of architecture certified by the Council

4 Years4 Years

ACT



• Architecture

• Urban design

• Landscape architecture

• Interior architecture

and such other fields as prescribed in the ministerial regulations.

ACT



Disciplines

Numbers of Credits Not Less than

Bachelor’s or Higher Degree5-years or longer program

Bachelor’s Degree4-years program

Diploma/ High Vocational Diploma

(a) Core courses 45 credits 36 credits 27 credits

(b) Foundation courses 10 credits 8 credits 6 credits

(c) Technology 20 credits 16 credits 12 credits

(d) Supporting courses 20 credits 16 credits 12 credits

(e) General Education Not prescribed, but shall be considered

Total credits 95 credits 76 credits 57 credits

1. Field of Architecture

Condition ACT



2. Field of City Planning Architecture

Disciplines





(a) Core courses 50 credits 40 credits Curricula in this level shall not be considered

for accreditation(b) Foundation courses 15 credits 12 credits

(c) Technology 15 credits 12 credits

(d) Supporting courses 15 credits 12 credits


Total credits 95 credits 76 credits

Condition ACT



3. Field of Landscape Architecture

Disciplines







(c) Technology Total of 35 credits

Total of 27 credits

Total of24 credits

(d) Supporting courses



Condition ACT



4. Field of Landscape Architecture

Disciplines







(c) Technology 21 credits 15 credits 12 credits

(d) Supporting courses 15 credits 6 credits 6 credits



Condition ACT



UIABackground of UIA

Condition



Curriculum Accreditation:

Require numbers of Architectural Study Credits, Years, and Fields of Learning similar to ACT of Thailand

(See Details in the Conference Proceeding)

NAAB

Background of UIA

Condition



Curriculum Accreditation:

Require numbers of Architectural Study Credits, Years, and Fields of Learning similar to ACT of Thailand

(See Details in the Conference Proceeding)

CONCLUSION



Subject of Study ACT TQF UIA NAAB

1.Background

1.1.Since 2000 under Architect Law B.E.2543 (1965-2000 under Architect Law B.E.2508 by ก.ส. / Ministry of Interior)

2009 2002 1897

1.2.Scope of validation

National

National

Worldwide(applied only with countries under UIA Charter)

National(Only in the US)

1.3.Accreditation system

Validation of architectural study programmes of individual institution

1. Recognition of validation system (Thai H.Ed. Commision)2.Validation of architectural study programmes of individual institution (ACT)

1. Recognition of validation system2.Validation of architectural study programmes of individual institution

Validation of architectural study programmes of individual institution

1.4. Accredited institute

Thailand 27 Programs(Bachelor and Master Degree)

Thailand

Japan, South Korea

151 programs in the US(1 program in Puerto Rico)

CONCLUSION



2.Condition

2.1.Years of study 3-6 years 4-6 years(ACT) 5 years Not specified

2.2.Description of quality

ACT defined criteria (Under development)

Non-rigid/ Under established, clearly defined criteria

N/A

2.3.Quality of teacher Majority of teachers are recognized by ACT

Majority of teachers defined criteria by ACT

Majority of teachers are practicing architects

N/A

2.4. Capabilities of learning

a. design core coursesb. foundation coursesc. technologyd. supporting courses

a. designb. knowledge..i. social studies..ii. environmental studies..iii. technical studies..iv. design studies..v. professional studiesc. skills

1.Critical Thinking and Representation2.Integrated Building Practices, Technical Skills and Knowledge3.Leadership and PracticeRefer: Student Performance Criteria (cf. page 22-23)


CONCLUSION



2.5.Domain of learning 1.knowledge of liberal arts2.knowledge of professional practice3.planning capability 4.analysed capability5.attitude6.sustainable development7.communication ability8.knowledge of constraint

1. ethical and moral development2. knowledge3. cognitive skill4. interpersonal skills and responsibility5. analytical and communication skills

a. designb. knowledge..i. social studies..ii. environmental studies..iii. technical studies..iv. design studies..v. professional studiesc. skills

1.Critical Thinking and Representation2.Integrated Building Practices, Technical Skills and Knowledge3.Leadership and PracticeRefer: Student Performance Criteria(cf. page 22-23)

3.Process

3.1.Accreditation body ACT board ACT UIA appointed commission

The National Achitectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

3.2.Pre-visit 5 years Yes (ACT) Yes Yes

3.3.Method of assessment

Self assessment report of curriculum and Direct assessment by Site Visit

Self Assessment report Direct assessment Self Assessment report (APR) and Direct assessment (Site Visit: VTR) by the NAAB


CONCLUSION



3.4.Period of validation 5 years 5 years 5 years 6 years (Vary by terms)

3.5.Result delivery

- After self assessment report and direct assessment by site visit.

ACT accredits the architectural academics every 5 years- One year probationary term.

See no.8 (attachment file)

- Initial Recognition/Validation (unconditional, for 5 years)- Conditional Recognition/Validation (for 2 years, indicating the conditions to be met before the next visit of the Report Group)- Provisional Suspension of Recognition/Validation (suspension of the agreement for 1 year, indicating the conditions to be met before the next visit by a Report Group)- Refusal of Recognition/Validation

- Candidacy for initial accreditation status is established, in which program has 2 - 6 years to obtain initial accreditation - Initial Accreditation period, 3 Years- Program is required to achieve a 6 year term for continuing accreditation in the next visit- Granted one of the following terms for continuing accreditation- Six Year term- Six Year Term with focused evaluation during the first 1,2 or 3 years


CONCLUSION



CONCLUSION

- Three Years Term- Two Year Probationary Term- Revocation of accreditation:Program was able to achieve a term for continuing accreditation during the visit after a Two-Year Probationary Term.

3.6.Re-submit of report in case of refusal

Yes Yes Yes Yes(Reconsiderations / Appeals)




IMPLEMENTATION





- TQF: HEd (2009)


Higher Education


-UNESCO-UIA

Accreditation

-NAAB

MULTI-PATIES COOPERATION PROFESSION

ACT


Registration

Licensing

Accreditation

Practice Control

ASA




Networking

Social Functions

EDUCATION

CDAST


Education

Research STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM




International PracticeLocal Practice

Trajectory bring…

Execution plans and tactic

Controlled intersection





“ IT IS ALL ABOUT BALANCE ”




Single Model

“ FIND SUITABLE MODEL ”




“ THAILAND ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM MODEL ”



“ FIND SUITABLE MODEL ”

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