BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5501 | Tectonic Studies in Architecture | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÖZEN EYÜCE |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims at developing students understanding of why and how the architecture is shaped according to changing 'ideas'. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Defines the etymological roots of the concept of tectonics in Architecture, II. Explains how the architectural end product is affected by changing'ideas', III. Evaluates the reasons behind the changes/thresholds in the idea of form in architectural history through the concept of tectonic IV. Criticize the contemporary architectural developments in terms of tectonic theory. |
Course Content
| Concept of Tectonics; Etymological Roots of Tectonics in Architecture; Architectural Theories and Philosophy of Tectonics in Architecture; Different approaches in Architectural History. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Tectonic Studies in Architecture | |
| 2) | Studies in tectonic Etymologies | |
| 3) | Studies in Tectonic Philosophy | |
| 4) | Roots of tectonic studies in Architecture | |
| 5) | Studies in Tectonic Architecture | |
| 6) | Scientific Developments and the Rise of the idea of Tectonic | |
| 7) | Poetic Tectonic | |
| 8) | Presentations and discussions on selected sample tectonic applications: Violet-Le Duc; H.B. Berlage | |
| 9) | Presentations and discussions on selected sample tectonic applications: Gotfried Semper; Frank Llyod Wright | |
| 10) | Presentations and discussions on selected sample tectonic applications: Auguste Perret | |
| 11) | Presentations and discussions on selected sample tectonic applications: Carlo Scarpa and adoration of Joint | |
| 12) | Contemporary applications of tectonic architecture | |
| 13) | Contemporary examples of tectonic architecture | |
| 14) | Review: Tectonic Trajectory |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | -Framton,Kenneth (1996) Studies in Tectonic Culture, MIT Press, -Reiser+Umemoto (2005) Atlas of Novel Tectonics, Princeton Architectural Press, New York |
| References: | Will be given when necessary. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 20 | 240 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 288 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develops the conceptual/theoretical and practical knowledge gained in undergraduate level to higher proficiency level. | 4 |
| 2) | Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups. | 4 |
| 3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | 3 |
| 4) | Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems. | 4 |
| 5) | Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyse historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments . | 4 |
| 6) | Be able to conduct qualitatif and quantitatif researches on the discipline of Architecture. | 5 |
| 7) | Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals , conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media | 4 |
| 8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | 2 |
| 9) | Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. | 5 |