Starts Monday, February 26, ends Thursday, May 17

OPEN HOUSE, 6:30 - 9:00 P.M.,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22.

555 Howard Street, between 1st & 2nd Streets,
2 blocks South of Market Street

Tour the school, meet students and faculty, ask questions,
help yourself to snacks and drinks.

School announcements and updates: 7:30 p.m.

A special presentation on student issues by
Dr. Nancey Tsai: 8:00 p.m.

Spring 2001 Enrollment Form

CONTINUATION OF TWO-SEMESTER CLASSES:
Courses marked * are continuations of courses started in the Fall semester. Students can enroll in second-semester D-1, D-6, T-1 courses without taking the first semester first. For other continued courses, some prior experience or education in the subject matter may be required. If in doubt, check with their instructors or with Fred Stitt, Director, SFIA. For E-3 and DE-3 classes, please contact SFIA and ask for referral to instructor Skip Wenz.

D-1 *DESIGN STUDIO -- CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS.
5 units. Mondays, 7:45 p.m. Fred Stitt, Architect.
Architecture is much more than building. Good building provides shelter and accommodates basic human needs. Architecture does that too and, when successful, it rewards, enhances, raises, and expands human consciousness. The techniques for building well and designing to reach and reward the human mind and emotions are explained in detail in this course and demonstrated through a variety of building design assignments. This introductory core class is required for degree students and is coordinated with core classes T-1 and D-6. Will include work integrated with the Eco Ark project and the new DE-301 course described below.

D-6 *HISTORY & THEORY OF DESIGN. 3 units. Wednesdays, 7:45 p.m. Fred Stitt, Architect.
Through the Spring Semester, we will study design methods of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neo-classical, Art Nouveau, and Visionary, Organic, and Contemporary Architecture. This core course is required for all degree students and provides excellent design resources for the D-1 and media studios.

D-7 STUDIES IN ECOLOGICAL DESIGN & ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE. SFIA speaker series. 3 units for independent study. Thursdays 8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Guest speakers share expertise and problem-solving methodologies.

T-1 *CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & METHODS. 3 units. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Fred Stitt, Architect.
Secrets of construction, creative engineering, and the most common causes of failures in design and materials. Special emphasis on basic design for earthquakes, fire, soil movement, and other common Bay Area hazards. Includes problem-prevention methods in project management and construction processes. This core course is required for all degree students and is coordinated with the D-1 Design Studio.

E-3 *BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGICAL DESIGN. 3 units. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Skip Wenz, M.Arch. SFIA.
The basics of sustainable design and Green Architecture: site orientation, solar and wind design, alternative materials, waste disposal, recycled materials, etc. Includes ecological construction methods, building technologies, and discussions of professional design practice and construction in the context of Ecological Design.

DE-3 *STUDIO/WORKSHOP: ECOLOGICAL DESIGN & PLANNING 5 units. Tuesdays, 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. Skip Wenz, M.Arch, SFIA author of the forthcoming book, EcoTecture.
Planning ecological design and construction. Applying the principles of eco design -- from site analysis, soil, energy and resources input/output, alternative materials and construction, to real-world design and planning projects. This course continues the work of the fall semester; new students will be accepted only with approval of the instructor.

NEW & SINGLE-SEMESTER CLASSES:

D-14 COMMUNICATING YOUR DESIGNS: PERSPECTIVE DRAWING & MEDIA (self-directed video instruction). 3 units. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Tim Scharff.
Video tape instruction with monitored hands-on learning of perspective methods and techniques. Scheduled in group setting in combination with D-15 below, or it can be scheduled any time at the student's convenience.

D-15 ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION & RENDERING
3 units. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. Tim Scharff.
Architectural Illustration provides a fun, comprehensive survey of graphic techniques that you can use to communicate your ideas. You will learn to create 2-D and 3-D images using photo underlays, perspective grids and basic CAD wire frames. Students are encouraged, but not required to take this course in conjunction with the D-14 Perspective Drawing videos, which will be shown Wednesday evenings at 6:30, prior to this class.
Text book: Architectural Studies: A Step-by-Step Guide to Rendering and Drawing Techniques by Richard Koplar.

D-19 MODEL BUILDING AS A DESIGN TOOL 5 units. Tuesdays, 7:45- 9:15 p.m. Suren Gunasekara, M.Arch. SFIA.
An introduction to design through model making, introspective exploration, and experimentation through three- dimensional media. Learn to do site models, massing, quick study models; the professional techniques of making full presentation models; and uses of abstract landscape features, color, and photography.

D-21 MATHEMATICS & GEOMETRY FOR CREATIVE DESIGN 3 units. Three Saturday workshops, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(These will not conflict with other Saturday field trips or course workshops.) Introductory meeting: Thursday, February 22, Open House at 6:30 p.m. Matt Fulvio, M.Arch SFIA.
Knowledge of geometry is essential for the creation of integrity and beauty in every aspect of design. This course emphasizes a student-directed curriculum that is highly visual and tactile. Topics include harmony, proportion, tilings, polyhedra, curve generation, and much more.

D-33 VISIONARY DESIGN AND MEDIA
3 units. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Suren Gunasekara, M.Arch. SFIA.
Use abstract composition to find new design ideas and forms, from the heart of your own creative imagination. Many examples of visionary architecture are shown and explained, along with professional techniques of composition and media.

D-41 MEGASTRUCTURES
5 units. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Matt Fulvio, M.A. SFIA.
A new design studio course that will consider structures and environments at a variety of large scales, from small towers, bridges and islands, to satellites and planets. A semester of brainstorms, art, and research. A fun but serious investigation of the future.

DE-3 STUDIO/WORKSHOP: ECOLOGICAL DESIGN & PLANNING
5 units. Tuesdays, 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. Skip Wenz, M.Arch, SFIA author of the forthcoming book, EcoTecture.
Planning ecological design and construction. Applying the principles of eco design -- from site analysis, soil, energy and resources input/output, alternative materials and construction, to real-world design and planning projects. This course continues the work of the fall semester; new students will be accepted only with approval of the instructor.

DE-301 SUPER STUDIO: THE GRAND ECO-DESIGN EXPERIMENT
5 units. Mondays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Matt Taylor, Fred Stitt, Phil Hawes, and guest speakers.
Will also require 3 weekends in March, April and May. Students will participate in extraordinary design charettes, collaborating with students from other schools in a large-scale ecological design project. Includes field trips to Real Goods headquarters and other ecological architecture facilities in the Bay Area. More details will be given in a separate announcement and at the Thursday, February 22, Open House.

E-3 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
3 units. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Skip Wenz, M.Arch. SFIA.
The basics of sustainable design and Green Architecture: site orientation, solar and wind design, alternative materials, waste disposal, recycled materials, etc. Includes ecological construction methods, building technologies, and discussions of professional design practice and construction in the context of Ecological Design.

E-31 SITE & SUN
3 units. Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. David Deppen and other guest experts.
This course provides alternating advanced classes on Site Analysis and Solar and Wind Energy Systems. Learn how to apply the most sophisticated, nature-sensitive design insights and technologies to real-world projects.

C- 1 AUTOCAD & PHOTOSHOP FOR STUDENTS 3 units.
(Schedules and instructor to be announced.)
PC Windows and AutoCad graphics -- how to apply them to your school projects or personal design products.

C- 11 MINICAD FOR STUDENTS 3 units. (Schedules and instructor to be announced.)
The easiest to learn and most versatile CADD program. How to use it in school and professional design work.

FEES. 3-unit classes are $320 for credit, $210 noncredit.
5-unit studio classes are $620 for credit, $390 noncredit.
(Students may withdraw with full refund minus $30 administration fee up to two weeks after classes begin.
After that, refunds are made on a prorata basis. Noncredit classes can be upgraded with added payment, but
credit classes cannot be changed to noncredit.)

Those who require an installment plan will pay 50% of each course fee upon enrollment and pay the remainder
in two equal installments to be received by April 6 and May 4, 2001.

SFIA provides a free, supportive environment that emphasizes creative exploration, art and architectural history, ecological design, construction technology, and architectural management.

SFIA offers open enrollment; re-entry students are especially welcomed. Master Degree programs are available to those with an undergraduate degree in architecture or any other discipline.

A total of 100 units is required for Master of Architecture or 75 units for Master of Ecological Design. A combined degree requires 125 units Credit is given for relevant prior academic and work experience. Students without a prior degree can enroll on a conditional basis, and upon evaluation of work in the school and ongoing professional experience, may later enroll in the degree programs.

Grading is based on completion of work assignments as specified (B for minimal compliance, A or A+ for exceptional effort, or Incomplete until work is submitted). There is no "class curve" or grade competition; students are encouraged to pursue creative exploration and experimentation without worrying about their skill level or anyone's judgments of their ideas and work. At the same time, constructive counseling and supportive design criticism is available upon request.