Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Architecture | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture | ||||
| Course Code | ARC 141 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to Art and Architecture | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Sanat ve Mimarlığa Giriş | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Başlangıç | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 104 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 3 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To understand and appreciate arts and architecture through the discussion of major works, concepts, critical ideas and influential creators. | ||||
| Course Description | The course is not chronologically organized in the sense to offer a timeline of art history. The course is ordered as a set of lectures and related discussions around a number of topics cutting through history and modes of creation. The topics and the related discussion will cover vast number of cultures, geographies and times. There is a second layer that is about the ‘discovery’ of the concepts and ideas that are discussed during the lectures in the city we are living in. These discoveries are organized as field trips in various areas of Istanbul. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Analyze a work of art as well as a work of architecture 2) Understand the impact of social, cultural, economic and political factors on art and architecture 3) Identify the masterpieces of art and architecture from various time periods and cultures |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) An ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement creative and innovative design solutions across varying scales and complexities, integrating both theoretical and practical aspects of architectural services. | |||
| 2) An ability of evaluating, applying, and synthesizing technical, aesthetic, and ethical dimensions of architectural knowledge with a scientific and critical approach, ensuring feasible and sustainable outcomes. | |||
| 3) A competence to analyze historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of architectural works and environments while fostering an intellectual perspective for critical engagement with global and local issues. | |||
| 4) A skill in effectively utilizing analog and digital tools, including freehand sketches, digital modeling, and graphical representation techniques, to clearly articulate architectural ideas and processes to a range of audiences. | |||
| 5) An awareness of and commitment to ethical principles and professional responsibilities by addressing societal needs, promoting environmental sustainability, respecting cultural diversity. | |||
| 6) An ability to conduct rigorous research, analyze and synthesize data, and apply theories, methods, and intellectual frameworks on design subjects. | |||
| 7) A commitment to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, showcasing leadership and coordinating efforts among professionals involved in shaping the built environment. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement creative and innovative design solutions across varying scales and complexities, integrating both theoretical and practical aspects of architectural services. | N | |
| 2) | An ability of evaluating, applying, and synthesizing technical, aesthetic, and ethical dimensions of architectural knowledge with a scientific and critical approach, ensuring feasible and sustainable outcomes. | N | |
| 3) | A competence to analyze historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of architectural works and environments while fostering an intellectual perspective for critical engagement with global and local issues. | N | |
| 4) | A skill in effectively utilizing analog and digital tools, including freehand sketches, digital modeling, and graphical representation techniques, to clearly articulate architectural ideas and processes to a range of audiences. | H | Homework |
| 5) | An awareness of and commitment to ethical principles and professional responsibilities by addressing societal needs, promoting environmental sustainability, respecting cultural diversity. | N | |
| 6) | An ability to conduct rigorous research, analyze and synthesize data, and apply theories, methods, and intellectual frameworks on design subjects. | S | Sunum |
| 7) | A commitment to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, showcasing leadership and coordinating efforts among professionals involved in shaping the built environment. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | ARDA İNCEOĞLU , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Art? |
| 3) | How to read art? |
| 4) | Architectural Discovery 1 |
| 5) | Discovery discussion |
| 6) | Holiday |
| 7) | Artist or artisan? |
| 8) | Writing on the wall: art specific to a location |
| 9) | Architectural Discovery 2 |
| 10) | Discovery discussion – magic and ritual |
| 11) | Architectural Discovery 3 |
| 12) | Discovery discussion – process |
| 13) | Originality |
| 14) | Seminar |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recomended reading: Berger, J (1990)Ways of Seeing. Penguin Books, London. Gombrich, E H (1995) The Story of Art. Phaidon Press, London. MacGregor, N (2012) The History of the World in 100 Objects. Penguin Books, London. Required readings for each week will be posted on Blackboard. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | The course will have presentations by the instructor as well as extensive discussion by the class. The course follows the ‘Flipped classroom’ model, with all the presentations pre-recorded and available to the students prior to class. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Seminar | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Field trips | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
inceoglua@mef.edu.tr, ugurlua@mef.edu.tr Office: Arda İnceoğlu: Block A, Room 505, A. Hilal Uğurlu: Block A, Room 506 Attendance is essential for this course. The students are responsible of watching the presentations in advance, as well as follow the instructions in each presentation and come prepared to class. Most of the class time will be allocated to discussion of concepts, ideas, approaches as well as individual works. Thus, student participation is essential for the success of the course. Late submissions will not be accepted. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 56 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Project | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Jury | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 104 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 3 | ||||||