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 |
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| 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. | H | Project |
| 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. | H | Project |
| 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. | S | Project |
| 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. | N | |
| 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 | ŞEBNEM YÜCEL , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
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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 | ||||||