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 122 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural History and Theory I | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimarlık Tarihi ve Teorisi I | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | |||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 66 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 learn the basic concepts and theories in architecture in the form of a cultural context in order to create a personal point of view about the historical and theoretical themes. | |||||
| Course Description | Architecture is situated in cultural contexts within which buildings and cities have been produced. These cultural contexts include built works, experiments, designs, and art. Therefore, both history and the theories in which they exist require a critical consideration in architecture. Evaluating them by using the definitions of concepts from different aspects would provide an insight about where architectural mind and thought came from. Tracing the history of architecture’s relation with the culture through experiments, built works, designs and art aim to suggest a diverse perspective for students. As well as international contexts, these works and theoretical evaluations in Turkey will be surveyed. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) discuss the fundamental concepts of architecture through the built works and experiments both in art and architecture; 2) know the definitions, differences and common aspects of these concepts in architecture 3) analyze architectural works and thoughts through encompassing concepts; 4) evaluate the definitions of concepts as fruitful sources and discuss architecture history and theories from different points of views; 5) interpret design strategies in architecture history and theory to support design abilities; 6) demonstrate a personal critical stance and knowledge of architecture history and theory. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | H | HW |
| 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. | S | HW |
| 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 | Presentation |
| 7) | A commitment to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, showcasing leadership and coordinating efforts among professionals involved in shaping the built environment. | S | Presentation |
| Prepared by and Date | , March 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction, Setting the Scene for modern architecture |
| 2) | International Expositions / World Fairs |
| 3) | Art Nouveau & Art Deco |
| 4) | Tenements and first skyscrapers: New York & Chicago |
| 5) | Bauhaus |
| 6) | Housing, Community planning & Gendered discourses |
| 7) | Architecture of Fascism? Totalitarian Settings in Modern Europe - 1930’s Architecture in Turkey |
| 8) | Excursion |
| 9) | Post War: alternatives to housing problems |
| 10) | - Pax Americana: International Style – 1945-65 - Alternative Architectural Experiments (Drop City, Arcosanti…) |
| 11) | Post-Modernism: An Ironic Return to History |
| 12) | Postmodernism & Critical Regionalism |
| 13) | Deconstructivism |
| 14) | Review & Discussion |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | - Walter Gropius, “Bauhaus Manifesto and Program” (1919) - Gülsüm Baydar, “Figures of wo/man in contemporary architectural discourse,” in Negotiating Domesticity: Spatial Productions of Gender in Modern Architecture, H. Heynen, G. Baydar eds., (London & NY: Routledge, 2005), 30-47. Sibel Bozdoğan, Modernism and Nation Building: Turkish Architectural Culture in the Early Republic, (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2001), 56-80, 193-239. Alice T. Friedman, “Family Matters: The Schroder House, by Gerrit Rietveld and Truus Schröder,” in Women and the Making of the Modern House: A Social and Architectural History (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1998) - William Curtis, Modern Architecture Since 1900, (Phaidon press, 1996) 241-255 & 437-451. -James Dunnett, “Le Corbusier and the city without streets,” in The Modern City Revisited, ed. Thomas Deckker (2000) -Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961) - Charles Jencks – The Story of Postmodernism - Kenneth Frampton, “Towards a Critical Regionalism: Six Points for an Architecture of Resistance”, in The anti-aesthetic: essays on Postmodern culture, H. Foster ed., (Seattle: Bay Press, 1983), 16-30. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | As it is the introductory survey course of a series of architectural history and theory courses, this course will base on lectures. Although most class sessions will take the format of lectures, students will be always encouraged to bring their questions and doubts to initiate discussions. Also each week learners will actively participate the lectures with their group presentations of related topics. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Presentations, handouts, assignments, readings | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Excursions | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
ugurlua@mef.edu.tr 506 Student participation will be essential for the course. Attending both submissions including the Final Submission of the assignment are crucial elements in the final grade. Late submissions will not be accepted. 80% attendance is compulsory for a successful outcome. 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 | 0 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Project | 14 | 2 | 28 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 3 | 6 | ||||
| Final Examination | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Total Workload | 66 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 2.6 | ||||||
| ECTS | 3 | ||||||