| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive perspective on the concept of the city by examining it through its historical development, social structures, and aesthetic dimensions. Within the scope of the course, the formation processes and characteristic features of cities will be discussed through different case studies, and Istanbul will be evaluated as a laboratory-like field of analysis with its multi-layered structure. |
| Course Content: |
The city is examined through its historical, social, and aesthetic dimensions. The content covers the conceptual framework, urban aesthetics, and selected city examples; followed by an analysis of Istanbul’s urban space, the Bosphorus, and the cultural and artistic heritage of the Roman–Byzantine, Ottoman, and Republican periods. Istanbul’s cultural institutions and its representation in literature are discussed, while the course concludes with perspectives on future cities, supported by fieldwork. |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Explain the concepts of city, culture, and space, and evaluate the relationships among them.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Develop cultural and aesthetic perspectives on contemporary and future cities.
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2) Design and present a research-based study focusing on Istanbul.
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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.)
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1) Compare different city examples in terms of their aesthetic and cultural dimensions.
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2) Interpret the Bosphorus as an urban space within the context of urban aesthetics.
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3) Analyze the cultural and artistic heritage of Istanbul across historical periods (Roman–Byzantine, Ottoman, Republican).
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4) See and discuss the outputs of city life through the relationality of human and society in the context of culture, ecology and art.
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Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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Examination of the concepts of city, culture, and space |
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Urban aesthetics and selected examples |
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Istanbul Urban Space |
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5- Historical Background- Roman-Byzantine Period |
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Historical Background-Ottoman Period |
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Historical Background-Ottoman Period |
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Midterm |
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Historical Background-Early Republic Period |
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Republican Era, Urban Transformation and Environment |
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Urban Aesthetics/Culture and Art/Museums/Libraries in Istanbul |
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Literature/Legends/Amulets on Istanbul Literature |
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Field/Travel |
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On Cities of the Future |
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Final Exam |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Recognize and follow the authorities in the field of art and design. |
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Basic principles of communication, design and graphic design. |
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Be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning. |
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This course, evaluate artistic, cultural, aesthetic developments and influences over historical and contemporary art and design products |
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Recognize design, application and printing stages. |
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Makes drawing / painting by hand, Photographing, Visual / graphic design (design of advertising and promotional products, packaging design, portfolio design, etc.). To be able to use typography effectively as a visual communication tool, to use current graphics software in computer environment,
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Apply basic design operations. |
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Has the aesthetic point of view to produce graphic design product. |
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Makes educational graphic designs. |
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Using Turkish and vocational foreign language to communicate on the basis of oral and written narration on international platforms |
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Has the knowledge to be able to use computer programs adequately in graphic design. |
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Follows up-to-date and technological developments in the national and international frameworks related to Graphic Design, interprets and applies psychological, sociological, ethical and economic responsibilities and obligations of the profession.
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Develops individual and group professional strategies and plans for all processes (design-print-presentation) in the context of professional performance and relationships.
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| 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 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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43 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Midterms |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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50 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
93 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
4 |