SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50314YETUS-KKE2452	Urban Culture and Aesthetics	0	Fall	2	0	2	4

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Associate TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor ZEHRA KAYA
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Instructor ZEHRA KAYA
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

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:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

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:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
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.)*
1) Gain knowledge about the map of Istanbul. Recognizes how the city expanded over its historical periods
2) Recognizes Istanbul in terms of its geopolitical importance, population, industry and economy.
3) Gain general information about the historical periods of Istanbul.
4) Recognizes the Roman-Byzantine architectural and artistic activities in Istanbul, knows the effects that go beyond their time.
5) Be aware of and participate in the activities of Istanbul culture and art environment during the weeks when the course is given.
6) During the weeks the course is given, he visits the museums presented to him as a list, such as the Istanbul Archeology Museum, the Topkapı Palace Museum, the Hagia Sophia, and the Painting and Sculpture Museum.
7) Examines the transformation of Istanbul's Republican period urban space, sees and discusses the city's space that has turned into a depression area, and the problems arising from unplanned construction.
8) See and discuss the outputs of city life through the relationality of human and society in the context of culture, ecology and art.
9) Debates the future of Istanbul urban space in the context of problems and potentials, develops foresight and awareness.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction-Conceptual Framework
2)	Urban Aesthetics
3)	Urban Aesthetics and Case Studies
4)	Istanbul City Space
5)	Bosphorus Prestige Space
6)	Historical Background- Roman-Byzantine Period
7)	Historical Background-Ottoman Period
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Historical Background-Early Republic Period
10)	Republican Era, Urban Transformation and Environment
11)	Urban Aesthetics/Culture and Art/Museums/Libraries in Istanbul
12)	Literature/Legends/Amulets on Istanbul Literature
13)	Field/Travel
14)	On Cities of the Future

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) *
1) Recognize and follow the authorities in the field of art and design.
1) Basic principles of communication, design and graphic design.
1) Be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
1) This course, evaluate artistic, cultural, aesthetic developments and influences over historical and contemporary art and design products
1) Recognize design, application and printing stages.
2) 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,
2) Apply basic design operations.
2) Has the aesthetic point of view to produce graphic design product.
2) Makes educational graphic designs.
2) *
3) *
3) Using Turkish and vocational foreign language to communicate on the basis of oral and written narration on international platforms
3) *
4) Has the knowledge to be able to use computer programs adequately in graphic design.
4) 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.
4) *
5) Develops individual and group professional strategies and plans for all processes (design-print-presentation) in the context of professional performance and relationships.
5) *
6) *
7) *

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	*
1)	Recognize and follow the authorities in the field of art and design.
1)	Basic principles of communication, design and graphic design.
1)	Be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
1)	This course, evaluate artistic, cultural, aesthetic developments and influences over historical and contemporary art and design products
1)	Recognize design, application and printing stages.
2)	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,
2)	Apply basic design operations.
2)	Has the aesthetic point of view to produce graphic design product.
2)	Makes educational graphic designs.
2)	*
3)	*
3)	Using Turkish and vocational foreign language to communicate on the basis of oral and written narration on international platforms
3)	*
4)	Has the knowledge to be able to use computer programs adequately in graphic design.
4)	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.
4)	*
5)	Develops individual and group professional strategies and plans for all processes (design-print-presentation) in the context of professional performance and relationships.
5)	*
6)	*
7)	*

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Laboratory
Technical Visit

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Field Work	1	% 5.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 25.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
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	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	-	-	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	-	-	50
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			93
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			4