| INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN | |||||
| 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 | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EFSUN EKENYAZICI GÜNEY Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANDE TULUM |
| 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: | 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 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | % 0 |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | 16 | % 20 |
| Project | 0 | % 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| 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 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 8 | 7 | 56 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | ||
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | ||
| Jury | 0 | ||
| 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) | Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture, | 4 |
| 2) | Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions, | 5 |
| 3) | Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts, | 4 |
| 4) | Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires, | 3 |
| 5) | Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately, | 5 |
| 6) | Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture, | 4 |
| 7) | Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature, | 4 |
| 8) | Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art, | 4 |
| 9) | Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture, | 4 |