ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC3916	Architectural Studio in Japan	Fall Spring	2	0	2	4

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:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	RA SİNEM KÜLTÜR
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. MURAT DÜNDAR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course constitutes the first of the two-part of architectural studio work, the second part of which is held at Mukogawa Women's University in Japan within the context of the ICSA summer school program. As can be seen in the weekly schedule, the course starts with the familiarization with Japanese culture and architecture and architectural education in Japan. In the following weeks of the course, the literature is reviewed for the design topics as a preparation for the second phase of the project in Japan. The design process in Japan is simulated with some preliminary design development work.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Students will recognize Japanese culture and architecture.
- Students will relate Japanese culture with its traditional and modern architecture.
- Students will recognize the architectural education system in Japan within the context of an architectural department.
- Students will analyze the literature about the given design subject.
- Students will develop a design proposal related to the given subject.

Course Content

Introduction to JAPANESE CULTURE
Japanese People | Life | Traditions
ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN JAPAN
MWU Department of Architecture
ICSA PROGRAM IN JAPAN
Objectives | Content | Program Schedule
JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE
Traditional & Modern Architecture
STUDIO COURSE IN JAPAN
Project Topics
LITERATURE on
Waterfront Architecture | Membrane Structures | Small-Scale Architectural Space
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION to the Course Orientation
2)	Introduction to JAPANESE CULTURE Japanese People \| Life \| Traditions
3)	Introduction to JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE Japanese Traditional \| Modern Architecture
4)	ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN JAPAN MWU Department of Architecture
5)	ICSA PROGRAM IN JAPAN Objectives \| Content \| Program Schedule
6)	JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE Traditional Architecture
7)	JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE Traditional & Modern Architecture
8)	JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE Modern Architecture
9)	MIDTERM
10)	STUDIO COURSE IN JAPAN Project Topics
11)	LITERATURE on Waterfront Architecture \| Membrane Structures \| Small-Scale Architectural Space
12)	ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO Term Project
13)	ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO Term Project
14)	ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO Term Project

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

- Dündar, Murat, 2011. Japonya’da Mimarlık Kültür Şehir. Uğur Yayınları, İstanbul.
- Fletcher, Mark, 2009. Islands: Contemporary Architecture on Water. Königswinter, Germany.
- Kishida, Hideto, 2008. Japanese Architecture. Roche Press.
- Edagawa, Yuichiro, 2008. Japanese Identities: Architecture Between Aesthetics and Nature. Jovis.
- Young, David E., 2007. The Art of Japanese Architecture. Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo.
- Joya, 2006. Japan and Things Japanese. Taylor and Francis, 1 edition.
- Cambert, Mary, 2006. Top Japanese Architects. Atrium Publishers Group, Slipcase edition.
- Young, Michiko Kimura, et.al., 2003. Introduction to Japanese Architecture. Periplus Editions.
- Güvenç, Bozkurt, 2002. Japon Kültürü. Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul.
- Hibi, Sadao, 2002. Japanese Detail: Architecture. Chronicle Books.
- Nissan Institute Routledge Japanese Studies Series, 2002. The Making of Urban Japan: Cities and
Planning from Edo to the Twenty-First Century. Routledge.
- Jones, Anna Ray, 2000. Sustainable Architecture: The Green Buildings of Nikken Sekkei. Academy
Press, Japan.
- Nishi, Kazuo, 1996. What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture.
Kodansha International.
- Meyhöfer, Dirk, 1994. Contemporary Japanese Architects. Benedikt Taschen, Köln.
- Hirota, Harua, 1994. Aquascapes II: Water in Japanese Landscape Architecture. Books Nippan.
- Webb, Herschel, 1955. An introduction to Japan. Charles E. Tuttle, Tokyo.
Related Articles:
- Gordon, David, 2010. Planning, Design, and Managing Change in Urban Waterfront Redevelopment.
Town Planning Review, 61. Liverpool University Press.
- Zonhuang, Tong, 2001. Approach on Issues of Urban Waterfront Planning and Design. Modern Urban
Research. China.
- Shen, S.Z. and Lan, T.T., 2001. A Review of the Development of Spatial Structures in China.
International Journal of Space Structures, 16(157-172). Multiscience Publishing.
- Berger, Horst, 1999. Form and Function of Tensile Structures for Permanent Buildings. Engineering
Structures, 21 (669-679).
Related Links:
- http://www.tr.emb-japan.go.jp/
- http://nihongo.org/english/culture/
- http://www.mukogawa-u.ac.jp/~arch/index_EN.html
- http://www.arkitera.com/k271-japonya-ve-dusundurdukleri-i.html

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	4	% 30
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	2	% 40
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	6	3	18
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Presentations / Seminar	4	3	12
Project	3	3	9
Homework Assignments	4	2	8
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			92

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.	5
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.	5
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.	5
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.	3
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.	1
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.	3
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.	1
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.	3
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.	3
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.	2