ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC5501	Tectonic Studies in Architecture	Fall 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

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)	Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2)	Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3)	Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
4)	Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5)	Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6)	Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
7)	Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
8)	Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
9)	Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
10)	Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11)	Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
12)	Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
13)	Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
14)	Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
15)	Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
16)	Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.