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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| INT1013 | Introduction to Design and Architecture | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
ELİF DEVRİM TOPSAKAL Instructor ŞEVKİYE MERVE TAŞOZ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims; - To give / to students the awareness of becoming an architect, - To bring in / to introduce “Architectural Lifestyle”, - To be noticed / to be familiarized the candidates with their built environment, - To gain a critical way of thinking of architecture. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify the concept of “Architectural Life-style”. II. Define the concepts of “Theory”, “Origins”, “Behavior”, and “Context” in Architecture. III. Recognize the Spatial Dimensions in Architecture; III.I. Identify three physical dimensions of space, III.II. Interpret two abstract dimensions of space which are “time” and “temporalty”, III.III. Relate three physical dimensions with the dimensions of time and temporalty in a spatial organization. IV. Describe the term “Concept” in Architecture; IV.I. Predict the Architectural Concept of a spatial organization, IV.II. Explain the methods of developing an Architectural Concept according to design process. V. Summarize Perceptual Bases in Architectural Design. VI. Define the relationships of technological inputs in design process, VI.I. Describe the concepts of Visual Reality and Visual Spaces in Architectural Design, VI.II. Recognize Computational Tools and Techniques which are used in Design Process. VII. Analyze the relation between the terms of “Building” and “Technology” in Architecture. VIII. Formulate the Research Methods in Architecture; VIII.I. Research in Architectural Literature, VIII.II. Research in Architectural Practice. IX. Experiment group working in Architectural Presentations. X. Learn the “Architectural Terminology” parallel with theoretical instructions. |
| Chapter 1: Towards Architecture / 3 hours Chapter 2: Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context/THEORY/2 hours Architectural Terminology-I / 1 hour Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context/ORIGINS/2hours Architectural Terminology -II / 1 hour Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context/BEHAVIOR/2hours Architectural Terminology –III / 1 hour Theory,Origins,Behavior andContext/CONTEXT/2 hours Architectural Terminology –VI / 1 hour Chapter 3: Dimensions of Architecture / 2 hour Architectural Terminology –V / 1 hour Chapter 4: Concepts in Architecture / 1 hour Presentations / 2 hours MIDTERM / 3 hours Chapter 5: Perceptual Bases in Architectural Design/ 1 hour Presentations / 2 hours Chapter 6: Design and Technology / 2 hours Presentations / 1 hour Chapter 7: Building and Technology / 1 hour Presentations / 2 hours Chapter 8: Research Methods in Architecture / 2 hours Presentations / 1 hour Presentations / 3 hours Summary / 3 hours |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Towards Architecture | Description of the course. Discussions the following questions and issues: - What is architecture? - Architecture and Related Dsiciplines, - Who is an architect? |
| 2) | Theory, Origins, Behavior and Context / THEORY Architectural Terminology - I | Vitrivius: (Firmitas-Utilitas-Venustas,) Study of Historical Chart of Architectural Trends, Consideration of Basic Theories of Architecture. |
| 3) | Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context / ORIGINS Architectural Terminology -II | Research on Cultural Orijins of Architecture |
| 4) | Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context / BEHAVIOR Architectural Terminology –III | Consider the concepts of Environment and Behavior Studies |
| 5) | Theory,Origins,Behavior and Context / CONTEXT Architectural Terminology –VI | Consideration of concept of "context" in architecture, and discussions about the subject on arctefacts. |
| 6) | Dimensions of Architecture Architectural Terminology –V | Definition of Three dimensions of space and other two dimensions of architecture: time and temporalty Interpretation of architectural dimensions on artefacts. |
| 7) | Concepts in Architecture Presentations | Definition of Concepts in architectural design processes, Learning how to discover a concept on an artefact. |
| 8) | MIDTERM | |
| 9) | Perceptual Bases in Architectural Design Presentations | Definition of the following concepts: - Image Comminication, - Visual ordering techniques, - Gestalt theory. |
| 10) | Design and Technology Presentations | Explanations of the following notions: -Visual Reality, -Visual Spaces, -Computational Tools and Techniques on design process. |
| 11) | Building and Technology Presentations | Description of the terms "surface", "shelter", "structural considertations" by the context of technological inputs, Discussions on "energy and buildings", "building codes" with technological developments. |
| 12) | Research methods in architecture - I Presentations | Research methods on architectural theory and literature. |
| 13) | Research methods in architecture - II Presentations | Research techniques in architectural practice field. |
| 14) | Presentations | |
| 15) | Presentations | |
| 16) | Summary and Evaluation |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | none - yok |
| References: | Arnheim, R., 1977, Dynamics of Architectural Form, University of California Press. Ching, F., 1996, Architecture, Form Space and Order, New York Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. Corbusier, Le., 1927, Towards a New Architecture, New York, Dover Publications. Giedion, Sigfied., 1941, Space, Time and Architecture, Harvard University Press. Groat, L., Wang, D., 2002, Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New york. Laborit, H., 1990, İnsan ve Kent,Çeviri: Bertan Onaran, Payel Yayınları, İstanbul. Nuttgens, Patrick., 1997, The Story of Architecture, Phaidon Press. Rasmussen, S. E., 1982, Experiencing Architecture, Cambrdige, MIT Press. Silver, Pete and Mclean, Will., 2008, Introduction to Architectural Technology, Laurence King. Snyder, James C.,1988, Introduction to Architecture, MIT Press. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 16 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 110 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |