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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
INT1013	Introduction to Design and Architecture	Fall	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:	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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2)	To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3)	To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4)	To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5)	To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6)	To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7)	To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8)	To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9)	To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10)	To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.