survey results – [PART 1]

| September 6th, 2011

The results are in.As defined by AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students):

“Studio Culture: The experiences, habits and patterns found within the architecture design studio.

Those who have studied architecture undoubtedly have vivid memories that characterize their design studio experience. Late nights, exciting projects, extreme dedication, lasting friendships, long hours, punishing critiques, unpredictable events, a sense of community, and personal sacrifice all come to mind. Those aspects are not usually written into the curriculum or even the design assignments, but they are likely the most memorable and influential. The experiences, habits, and patterns found within the architecture design studio make up what we have termed ‘studio culture.’“

The College of Architecture’s survey rendered 104 responses, allowing us to take a better look into the student perception of the studio environment provided by Georgia Tech.

To begin, a look into the students who gave us a moment of their time to participate in our survey.

 

 

Students rate the COA’s studio culture:

 

With approximately 39.8% of the vote, students of GT’s COA believe the studio culture existing is ‘good’.

Student perception of the various elements that comprise studio culture:

Results make obvious an overall satisfaction with studio instruction, though a slightly less positive outlook on studio spaces and assignments.

Conclusions:

Looking at the student representation responses in combination with the studio culture survey results, I wonder who speaks on behalf of the entire College of Architecture. Although we offer various degrees, 70.2% of survey responses came from students in the School of Architecture, and more specifically 49% of those students are studying to obtain a BS in Architecture. What does that say about the COA’s student voice? Is there a gap between the colleges and degrees?

With that said, I intend to discover and reveal the ideas and opinions that define the College of Architecture as a whole. The next article will discuss the COA student’s definition of “studio culture”. In characterizing what studio culture is, we can build upon what we want our studios to be, going forth to improve the environment provided by the COA, making room for a shift from just “good,” to “awesome.”

 

 


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