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 222 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural History and Theory III | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimarlık Tarihi ve Teorisi III | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Orta | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 238 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 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 gain a critical overview of major styles and periods from Renaissance to early-modern architecture mainly in the Mediterranean region and to learn to compare individual structures and to revisit architectural history in contemporary design. | ||||
| Course Description | This course offers an overview of the history of architecture, from the Renaissance to the early modern period in selected geographies. The course approaches the buildings as the products of culture and with particular reference to the special problems of architectural design. Materials and building technologies as well as geographies and periods will provide the framework for the course. The course provides a critical viewpoint for comprehending and appreciating architecture in a comparative perspective. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1. understand that architecture is a sophisticated phenomenon with political, social, economic, and structural dimensions 2) 2. discern stylistic differences among the “major” architectural cultures; 3) 3. recognize iconic buildings of architectural history; 4) 4. differentiate materials and structures in forming space 5) 5. express oneself with basics of writing on architecture. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Homework |
| 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 | 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. | H | Homework |
| 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 | , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction, Setting the stage for 15th century |
| 2) | The story of the Ottomans: From a State to an Empire |
| 3) | Renaissance Art & Architecture |
| 4) | Late Renaissance Art & Architecture |
| 5) | Gunpowder Empires in the 17th century: Ottomans |
| 6) | Gunpowder Empires in the 17th century: Safavids |
| 7) | Gunpowder Empires in the 17th century: Mughals |
| 8) | Art & Architecture of counter reformation: Baroque (Italy & France) |
| 9) | The Age of Reason: Enlightenment - 18th century Istanbul: Ottoman Baroque |
| 10) | Industrial Revolution and its aftermath |
| 11) | Age of Revolutions |
| 12) | New Styles for the new age: Art Nouveau, Art Deco |
| 13) | First skyscrapers: Newyork & Chicago |
| 14) | 19th century İstanbul |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Reading: Gülru Necipoğlu, “From Byzantine Constantinople to Ottoman Konstantiniyye: Creation of a Cosmopolitan Capital and Visual Culture under Sultan Mehmed II,” in From Byzantion to Istanbul: 8000 years of a Capital, (İstanbul: Sabancı University, Sakıp Sabancı Museum, 2010), 262-277. Çiğdem Kafesçioğlu, Constantinopolis/Istanbul: Cultural Encounter, Imperial Vision, and the Construction of the Ottoman Capital, (University Park, Pa.: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2009), 16-53. Julian Raby, "A Sultan of Paradox: Mehmed the Conqueror as a Patron of the Arts." Oxford Art Journal 5, no. 1(1982): 3-8. Henry A. Millon “Models in Renaissance Architecture” in The Renaissance from Brunelleschi to Michelangelo: The Representation of Architecture, eds. H.Millon, V.M.Lampugnani, (Thames and Hudson, 1994), 19-73. Alina Payne - Renaissance Urbanism in Encyclopedia of the Renaissance. Jay Levenson and Julian Raby, A Papal Elephant in the East: Carthaginians and Ottomans, Jesuits and Japan in New Studies on Old Masters: Essays in Renaissance Art in Honour of Colin Eisler, J. Garton and D. Wolfthal eds, (Toronto: University of Toronto, 2011), 49–67. Gülru Necipoğlu, Framing the Gaze in Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Palaces, Ars Orientalis, Vol. 23, Pre-Modern Islamic Palaces (1993), 303-342. Lucienne Thys-Şenocak, The Yeni Valide Mosque Complex at Eminönü, Muqarnas, Vol. 15 (1998), pp. 58-70. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | As one of the survey courses in the series of architectural history and theory courses, This course will base on lectures about main architectural styles, periods and geographies. Although most class sessions will take the format of lectures, students will be always encouraged to bring their questions and doubts to initiate discussions. Each week one hour after the lecture will be entirely devoted to discussion. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | assignments, readings | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
ugurlua@mef.edu.tr A.Hilal Uğurlu, Block A, Floor5, 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 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 56 | ||
| Project | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 56 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 56 | ||
| Total Workload | 238 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 9.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||