SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE |
Course Code | Course Name | Year | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
60731TATOZ-MIM0021 | Introduction to Architecture | 1 | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Course Type : | Compulsory |
Cycle: | Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree |
Language of Instruction: | Turkish |
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: | N/A |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Name of Coordinator: | Instructor AYŞEGÜL ÇELTEKLİGİL |
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: |
Instructor AYŞEGÜL ÇELTEKLİGİL |
Dersin Kategorisi: | Field Specific |
SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to introduce the student to the scope and vocabulary of architecture. Students are expected to develop skills in describing and representing this scope and vocabulary. |
Course Content: | Introduction to the scope and vocabulary of architecture; study of the design activity at different scales and levels of space; order and character of places; analysis of form, structure, use and meaning; physical and cultural influences on architectural form. This course employs the project-based learning approach. In this respect aside from the conventional content the course has a project-based learning component. The project based-learning component aims realising one or more projects designed for learning purposes involving the development of certain intermediary and final deliverables in a step-by-step mannerby the students individually or in project teams. The evaluation of the project-based learning component involves grading the project deliverables and the project works by the instructor and/or a jury. |
To be ready in the class room on time. To participate exercises in class Assignments to be prepared as required before and submitted on time. |
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.) | ||
1) to acquire a knowledge and understanding that will give the competence to continue the studies conducted in parallel courses and in upper grade courses.
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2) Ability to understand of the wide variety of formal, structural, and functional aspects of architecture. |
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Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.) | ||
1) N.A. |
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Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.) |
Week | Subject | ||
Related Preparation | Further Study | ||
1) | Introduction to the course and syllabus. Discussion and short documentary on "What is Architecture?" and "Who is an Architect?" | ||
2) | What are the main components of architecture? What is architectural design cycle/process? Preparation for Project 1: Each student suggesting his/her subject and doing a short oral presentation about it | ||
3) | Factors shaping architecture: Physical Environment and Context Exercise 1 : Based on given architectural sites, planning about physical environment analysis | ||
4) | Space Concept and Sociocultural analysis of architectural site Continuation of Exercise 1: Discussion on how physical environment analysis suggestions can be improved | ||
5) | Sociocultural environment; history and tradition : Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient Mediterrannean civilizations, Greece and Rome, Middle-Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and ages of enlightenmenta nd industrial revolution | ||
6) | Sociocultural Environment , Modern Concepts : Modernism, International Style, Brutalism, Hi-tech, Postmodernism, Deconstruction, Technology and materials | ||
7) | Beauty, art and architecture | ||
8) | Mid-term Exam | ||
9) | Function : User Requirements. Static and dynamic dimensions. Space organization Form : Geometry, Shape | ||
10) | Light, Color and pattern | ||
11) | Traditional building construction materials and structural elements | ||
12) | Society organizationa and the relation with architecture as a job through the history | ||
13) | City and Architecture | ||
14) | Project presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders Kitabı / Textbook: Fundamentals of Architecture; Farrelly,L., 2007, AVA Publishing. / Mimarlığın Temelleri, Farrelly, L., 2011, Literatür Yayınları. |
References: | 1. Adım Adım Tasarım Yöntemleri; Jormakka, K., 2010, YEM Yayın. 2. Adım Adım Tasarım Fikirleri; Bielefeld,B.; El Khouli, S. ; 2010, YEM Yayın 3. Yapı Dergisi, YEM Yayın. 4. Bina Bilgisine Giriş; Kıran, A., Polatoğlu, Ç., 2011, YTÜ Basım Merkezi. 5. Yaşanan Mimari; Rasmussen, S.E. 6. Mimarlık Kavramları; Kuban, D., Yem Yayın. 7. Sanatın Öyküsü, Gombrich. 8. Ansiklopedik Mimarlık Sözlüğü, Hasol, D.; YEM Yayın. 9. İngilizce Mimarlık Terimleri Sözlüğü Hasol, D.; YEM Yayın. 10. Form, Space, Order, Ching, F. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1996. 11. Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Ching, F. 12. Özer, Bülent, Yorumlar; Kültür, Sanat, Mimarlık , Yem Yayınları 13. Architecture in Use, van der Voordt,van Wegen 14. www.archdaily.com 15. www.dezeen.com |
SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) |
CLOs/PLOs | KPLO 1 | KPLO 2 | KPLO 3 | KPLO 4 | KPLO 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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CLO3 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE |
Lectures | |
Discussion | |
Case Study | |
Problem Solving | |
Demonstration | |
Views | |
Laboratory | |
Reading | |
Homework | |
Project Preparation | |
Thesis Preparation | |
Peer Education | |
Seminar | |
Technical Visit | |
Course Conference | |
Brain Storming | |
Questions Answers | |
Individual and Group Work | |
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation | |
Active Participation in Class |
Midterm | |
Presentation | |
Final Exam | |
Quiz | |
Report Evaluation | |
Homework Evaluation | |
Oral Exam | |
Thesis Defense | |
Jury Evaluation | |
Practice Exam | |
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace | |
Active Participation in Class | |
Participation in Discussions |
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS | ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS | ||||||||||||||||||||
CLO1 | CLO2 | CLO3 | |||||||||||||||||||
-Lectures | -Midterm | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Discussion | -Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Case Study | -Final Exam | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Problem Solving | -Quiz | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Demonstration | -Report Evaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Views | -Homework Evaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Laboratory | -Oral Exam | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Reading | -Thesis Defense | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Homework | -Jury Evaluation | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Project Preparation | -Practice Exam | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Thesis Preparation | -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Peer Education | -Active Participation in Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Seminar | - Participation in Discussions | ||||||||||||||||||||
-Technical Visit | |||||||||||||||||||||
-Course Conference | |||||||||||||||||||||
-Brain Storming | |||||||||||||||||||||
-Questions Answers | |||||||||||||||||||||
-Individual and Group Work | |||||||||||||||||||||
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation | |||||||||||||||||||||
-Active Participation in Class |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods | # of practice per semester | Level of Contribution |
Laboratory | 1 | % 10.00 |
Application | 3 | % 15.00 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25.00 |
Semester Final Exam | 1 | % 50.00 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE |
WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES | |||
Teaching & Learning Activities | # of Activities per semester | Duration (hour) | Total Workload |
Course | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Presentations / Seminar | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Project | 4 | 5 | 20 |
Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities | - | - | 108 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES | |||
Assesment & Evaluation Activities | # of Activities per semester | Duration (hour) | Total Workload |
Quizzes | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Midterms | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Semester Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities | - | - | 24 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) | 132 | ||
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) | 5 |