A comparative study of horizontal and vertical architectural design studio management in IIUM
The Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), had had conducted a horizontal studio management system for the last 11 years of its operation. The same system has also been used by most of the schools of...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/22683/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22683/1/239-243.pdf |
| Summary: | The Department of Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED),
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), had had conducted a horizontal studio management
system for the last 11 years of its operation. The same system has also been used by most of the schools
of architecture through out the globe. However, due to the increasing numbers of students, and shortage of
lecturers, the department had some difficulties in managing the smooth running of architectural design
studio teaching. Therefore, the department resolves such problems by introducing a new vertical studio
management system, which commenced in December 2008. The implementation of vertical studio system
is for the purpose of improving both lecturers-students interaction, and students’ learning capabilities.
This research aims to compare the strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness of two (2) systems of studio
management: Horizontal and Vertical Studio Management. With support of survey and interview, this
research mainly utilizes action research, in which personal experience of academic staff and students in
dealing with both horizontal and vertical studio management systems is documented. It is expected that
the new vertical system would have some disadvantages as its introduction has not been properly tested
and securitised prior to its implementation. |
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