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
ARC5506	Competition Culture in Architecture and Design	Fall Spring	3	0	3	8

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:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ALİ DEVRİM IŞIKKAYA
Recommended Optional Program Components:	-
Course Objectives:	The main aim of the course is to introduce students to competition culture in architecture and design, and to help them understand the nature of architectural competitions. To develop a habit of competition participation among the students is another aim of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Develops the conceptual and theoretical knowledge further taken in undergraduate architectural education.
II. Conducts individually research and interpretations of the results on a selected topic in Architecture.
III. Develops alternative solutions to design problems using critical thinking on a selected architectural topic.
IV. Communicates the results of studies orally, visually and written media.
Derste Kullanılan Öğretim Yöntem ve Teknikleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması, Okuma, İş Birliğine Dayalı Öğrenme, Tartışma, Teknoloji Destekli Öğrenme.

Course Content

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course are: Lecture, Individual Study, Guest Speaker/Expert Invitation, Reading, Case Study, Discussion,

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Explanation of the Syllabus	-
2)	Introduction to competitions culture in architecture and design	Research
3)	Competitions in architecture and design: 20th century	Research
4)	Competitions in architecture and design: 2000-2010	Research
5)	Competitions in architecture and design: 2010-2024	Research
6)	Competitions in Urban Design & Landscape design in 20th century	Research
7)	Contemporary Student Competitions in Architecture and Design	Research
8)	Midterm Presentations	Presentation Preparations
9)	Midterm Presentations	Presentation Preparations
10)	Lecture on Selected Competitions in Architecture and Design	Research
11)	Evaluation on Organisation and Process in Architecture and Design Competitions	Research
12)	Presentation of Arch. and Design Competition Proposal (Subject Proposal and Competition Contract Presentation)	Research and Presentation Preparation
13)	Presentation of Arch. and Design Competition Proposal (Subject Proposal and Competition Contract Presentation) Research and Presentation Preparation	Research and Presentation Preparation
14)	Presentation of Arch. and Design Competition Proposal (Subject Proposal and Competition Contract Presentation)	Research and Presentation Preparation
15)	Final Exam: Online Submission of the proposed competition contract	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Architecture Competitions and the Production of Culture, Quality, and Knowledge: An International Inquiry, Jean-Pierre Chupin, Carmela Cucuzzella, Bechara Helal (eds), Potential Architecture Books, Montreal, Canada, 2015.

Architecture Competition: Project Design and the Building Process, Ignaz Strebel, Jan Silberberger (eds.), Routledge, London, UK, 2017.

Design by Competition: Making Design Competition Work, Jack, L. Nasar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1999.

Wettbewerbe Aktuell, Journal on Arch. and Urban Design Competitions

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Presentation	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 20
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	98
Presentations / Seminar	14	42
Midterms	3	9
Paper Submission	1	3
Final	2	6
Total Workload		200

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 knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2)	Be able to conduct research at the proficiency level in Architecture or related disciplines individually, as well as to lead, participate in, or take responsibility for group projects
3)	Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines.
4)	Make decisions and produce comprehensive solutions to poorly defined, complex design problems at different scales related to the field by using critical thinking methods.
5)	Evaluate the phenomena in architectural history and assess contemporary developments by analyzing their historical, cultural, social, and political backgrounds.
6)	Be able to conduct independent qualitative and quantitative research requiring expertise in the field of architecture and contribute to professional knowledge and practice.
7)	Be able to present and publish the results of the research or design proposal related to the field in academic dialogue, in national and international forums, using written, oral, or other information and communication technologies, at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio in English.
8)	Develops the lifelong learning abilities.
9)	Engage with the social responsibilities, legal, ethical, and aesthetic values of the architecture discipline.