Penn State Architecture – In Residence at Kookmin University’s School of Architecture, in Seoul, Korea 2016 KOREA / JAPAN SUMMER STUDY ABROAD FOR DESIGN MAJORS

ARCH 499F: SEOUL STUDIO

Instructor: Prof. Marcus Shaffer Korean cell phone number: (24/7): 010.3144.0035 Also - contact me using e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment (anytime)

Location: Fourth floor / Student Union Building / School of Architecture / Kookmin University Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 – 7:00

Course Description: The Seoul summer studio is the design component of the Korea-Japan Summer Program. This studio requires students to activate new ideas and experiences from travel in Japan (ARCH 499A), and from their residency in Seoul, toward the creation of original works of architecture. While in residence at Kookmin University’s School of Architecture, students will address one of two programs (Shrine/Temple or Urban Housing), and record their Asian experiences through design thinking and the expression / production of architecture (analysis, photography, drawing and model making).

Participants in the studio will focus on one of two program choices: 1. The design of a contemporary shrine or temple in the Seongbukdong neighborhood of Seoul. Students who address this program should already be familiar with various shrine and temple typologies from extensive experiences in Tokyo, Nara, Kyoto, and Miyajima. Shrines and temples in Seoul, such as Jongmyo, Doseonsa, and Bongguksa should also inform the program.

2. Urban residential housing in Seoul (in Yongsan or Seongbukdong). Students who address this program should already be familiar with Japanese urban housing exemplars visited in Nagoya. In Seoul, they should familiarize themselves with the current state of high-rise residential living, traditional Korean dwellings, and architectural innovations in city-living.

Residential unit requirements: Minimum of 14 / maximum of 100.

Participants in the Korea/Japan Program are expected to work in an independent manner with the confidence and maturity of students who are already well experienced in architectural design. This studio is not tied to learning process, technologies, or professional requirements – it is about practicing architecture while immersed in a foreign place, under the influence of new ideas and different cultures. The Seoul Studio requires students to work in residence, to form an agenda for their architecture, and to produce works of architecture that give evidence of experiences/observations in Korea and Japan.

Course Objectives: Students in the Seoul Studio are expected to use architectural practices as means of experiencing Korean History/Culture, contemporary Korean life, and the unique conditions that coincide with a built environment populated by 27.5 million people. As the Seoul studio follows ARCH 499A, (Japan travel component) and runs concurrent with a PSU seminar on Korean Contemporary Architecture, students are expected to work cross- culturally in designing works of architecture that are sensitive to place/culture, yet transformative. You are not be asked to become a Japanese or Korean architect. We only expect to see evidence of your experience, and/or your observations of Asian architecture/culture, etc. in the work (see attached concept catalog).

In addition to studio practice, the Seoul Studio will travel to sites in Seoul that are program-relevant, and will make additional trips during weekends (Gyeongju, Paju, and Heyri).

Rising fifth-year BArch students may substitute this studio for a 6-credit studio during the Fall/Spring of their final year. Graduate students can complete this studio as one of three options for summer semester, during the summer between second and third year.

Requirements: Engagement, responsiveness, and productivity constitute three critical factors that will significantly determine student grades. At the end of the studio, students will be required to submit the following:

> Five (5) sheets of 32” x 24” paper (your choice of paper) with imagery (drawings, renderings, photographs, collage, etc.) that represents a complete architectural documentation of the student’s work across multiple scales. This documentation should show both the finished work, and the evolution of essential ideas over 6 weeks.

> Four (4) models that represent a complete architectural documentation of the participating student’s work across multiple scales. These models should show the

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> Every Friday at the start of studio, each student is required to submit 12 photographs. They should be well considered and edited (48 images total). These images should serve as additional documentation of your architectural observations in Korea, and relate to the work you are making in studio.

* All work will be collected and shipped to U. Park for an exhibition (Spring 2016). ** The level of work submitted for review is expected to be of professional quality.

Grading: According to Penn State University Policy the grades A, B, C, D, and F designate the following qualities of academic performance:

A Excellent: Indicates exceptional achievement. B Good: Indicates extensive achievement. C Satisfactory: Indicates acceptable achievement. D Poor: Indicates only minimal achievement. A 'D' also indicates that the student may be seriously handicapped in moving to a more advanced course for which this course is a specific prerequisite. F Failure: Indicates inadequate achievement.

MID LOW HIGH A 4.00 3.84 4.00 A- 3.66 3.50 3.83 B+ 3.33 3.18 3.50 B 3.00 2.83 3.17 B- 2.66 2.51 2.83 C+ 2.33 2.17 2.50 C 2.00 1.51 2.17 D 1.00 0.51 1.50 F 0 0 0.50

Grade Breakdown: Participation / Responsiveness / Contributions (across 6 weeks): 20% Schematic / Conceptual / Ideas (end of Week 1): 10% Design Development (week 2-3): 30% Final Project (Week 4): 40%

Studio Culture: See - http://www.arch.psu.edu/students/survival_chap2.shtml

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Attendance: Students enrolled in this class are expected to attend class three times weekly for the duration of the program, and to participate fully in weekend fieldtrips. Students are expected to pursue class-related activities and engage in discussion during scheduled meeting times. Attendance in class is mandatory. Constructive participation is expected and required. Students who are late to class repeatedly will have their grades penalized. Students with more than 2 unexcused absences will receive a “D” for the studio grade.

Tentative Schedule: See attached.

Emergency Numbers: (e.g., in case of life-threatening accident or illness abroad):

001 + 1 + (814) 863-1111, Penn State Police Services Police Services will notify the appropriate EA staff member(s) regarding true emergency calls received after hours

Faculty Leader (Marcus): 010.3144.0035

United States Embassy: 82-2-397-4114 / [email protected] Chinese Embassy: 82-2-738-1038 / [email protected] Taiwan Embassy: 82-2-399-2780 / / www.taiwanembassy.org/kr/ Oman Embassy: 82-2-790-2431 / Not available

The 911 equivalent emergency numbers in South Korea are: > Ambulance: 119 > Fire: 119 > Police: 112

Education Abroad: See attached.

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