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 201 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural Design III | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimari Tasarım III | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Project | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 858 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 12 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 102 - Architectural Design II |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Two semesters of studio work | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To generate architectural programs, taking physical and social context into consideration followed by creating a coherent architectural design. | ||||
| Course Description | Architectural Design III is set to create a studio environment where learners understand the spirit and the potential of the project area and use these findings to construct a functional program and the architectural design of a public building. Supported by the accompanying digital communication course, techniques in digital representation of the designs are trained and applied in presentations for studio pin-ups. The studio groups use a common term to start their analysis work. Learners work as teams and individually respectively in the analysis and the main phases, presenting their work to a critical discussion environment in the mid-term and final pin-up sessions |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1. generate basic architectural programs in urban context 2) 2. apply insight and experience in the system aspect of architectural design 3) 3. demonstrate skills in spatial organization 4) 4. demonstrate a good command of digital representation skills in architectural design |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English. | ||||
| 2) Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions. | ||||
| 3) Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design. | ||||
| 4) Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents. | ||||
| 5) Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects. | ||||
| 6) Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures. | ||||
| 7) Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards. | ||||
| 8) Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior. | ||||
| 9) Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems. | ||||
| 10) Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments. | ||||
| 11) Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings. | ||||
| 12) Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities. | ||||
| 13) Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles. | ||||
| 14) Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools. | ||||
| 15) Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems. | ||||
| 16) Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team. | ||||
| 17) Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society. | ||||
| 18) Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights. | ||||
| 19) Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society. | ||||
| 20) Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English. | S | |
| 2) | Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions. | H | |
| 3) | Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design. | H | Project |
| 4) | Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents. | H | Project |
| 5) | Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects. | S | Project |
| 6) | Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures. | S | |
| 7) | Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards. | H | |
| 8) | Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior. | S | |
| 9) | Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems. | S | |
| 10) | Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments. | S | |
| 11) | Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings. | S | |
| 12) | Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities. | H | |
| 13) | Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles. | S | |
| 14) | Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools. | S | |
| 15) | Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems. | S | |
| 16) | Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team. | S | |
| 17) | Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society. | S | |
| 18) | Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights. | N | |
| 19) | Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society. | H | |
| 20) | Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | ŞEBNEM YÜCEL , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction: Site Seeing, potentials of the sites, photos, documentation |
| 2) | Group Work/Research on Subject |
| 3) | Group Work/Research on Subject |
| 4) | Group Presentations and Submission: Site Analysis & Concept |
| 5) | Site Analysis & Concept |
| 6) | Site Analysis & Concept: Mid-Term Reviews |
| 7) | Progress |
| 8) | Progress |
| 9) | Progress |
| 10) | Progress: Technology Integration |
| 11) | Progress: Technology Integration |
| 12) | Progress: Mid-Term Reviews |
| 13) | Progress: Modelling Feedback |
| 14) | Final Tuning (Modelling, Layouts) |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | - | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | The course follows the ‘Flipped classroom’ model, with the in-class studies and studio work. Each Friday at the end of the class students are expected to upload their weekly productions to the shared folder. | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | 1 Research, 1 Preliminary assignment | ||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Field Trips | ||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
yucelse@mef.edu.tr Block A, Şebnem Yücel 526 Student participation will be essential for the design studio. Attending both reviews including the Final Review 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 | ||||
| Presentations / Seminar | 14 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 280 | ||
| Project | 14 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 280 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 280 | ||
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 18 | ||
| Total Workload | 858 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 34.3 | ||||||
| ECTS | 12 | ||||||