| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Must Course |
| Course Level: |
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Hybrid
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| Course Coordinator : |
Assist. Prof. DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. DURNEV ATILGAN YAĞAN
Assoc. Prof. GÖKSUN AKYÜREK ALTÜRK
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| Recommended Optional Program Components: |
Field trip, survey, observation, etc. |
| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to help students from diverse undergraduate programs identify their position within the vast and multifaceted discipline of architecture, building upon the foundational architectural knowledge they have acquired during their undergraduate studies to shape their future paths.
This Master's architectural design studio integrates extensive research and design, presented within a structured framework that includes practical applications related to the researched topic. The studio allows students to engage with the expansive field of architecture across various scales and subjects, employing a diverse array of design and research methods. The course fosters advanced critical thinking by encouraging engagement with contemporary architectural discourse and urban theory. Through this studio, students will learn and refine design-based research methods, enhancing their ability to address complex architectural challenges. |
This course is a graduate-level project, designed as a studio process in the structure of a thesis study. The course focuses on addressing a design problem through an intensive academic and theoretical approach, with the expectation of developing a solution proposal within this framework.
The aim of this project is to go beyond the theoretical definition of public space, and point the complexity and contradictions, temporary and/or permenant, heterogenious and/or homogeneous aspects embedded in a public space in the metropolis of Istanbul. Furthermore, based on theoretical background and the site-specific research, design strategies and proposals are going to be prepared to create a dialect with the emerging characteristics of the public space.
Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course:
Lecture, Individual Study, Field Trip, Observation, Group Work, Reading, Case Study, Fieldwork, Discussion, Problem Solving, Project, Implementation, Other. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction and getting to know each other |
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| 2) |
Discussion on Right to the City
Discussions on the selected subjects |
The assigned reading is to be studied David Harvey (2008). "The Right to the City". New Left Review 53. pp. 23–40.
Preliminary research on the subjects to be studied on the area of interest |
| 3) |
Discussion on Site |
Sites should be visited, studied and documented
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| 4) |
Studies on site and themes on right to the city |
Initial studies on the proposed theme and literature research |
| 5) |
Research Proposal Presentation |
Submission of the presentation |
| 6) |
Site research and design ideas |
Research Proposal Abstract Submission
150-200 words
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| 7) |
Discussions on Design solutions |
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| 8) |
Discussions on Design solutions |
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| 9) |
Discussions on Design solutions |
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| 10) |
Pre final jury |
Preparation of presentation for jury |
| 11) |
Development of design solutions |
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| 12) |
Development of Design solution |
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| 13) |
Project Final Jury |
Submission |
| 14) |
Last Course Day/ Project Paper Reviews
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Submission |
| 15) |
Final Submission/ It will be held during the final week of the Academic Calendar.
Portfolio consists of "the Project Paper" and "The Project".
THE PAPER: About 2500 words The project paper is expected
to have a scholarly value. You are to give citations and references in a regular format when necessary.
• A background study for the subject
• A project statement and proposal: A question architecturally formulated against the theoretical and practical background of an architectural or non-architectural question, and a proposal
or response to the question.
• The program of the project, site studies.
THE PROJECT/PROPOSAL
Project portfolio will be submitted in pdf format
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Submission |
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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. |
3 |
| 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. |
3 |
| 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. |
3 |
| 9) |
Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. |
4 |