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 321 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural History and Theory IV | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimarlık Tarihi ve Teorisi IV | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 182 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 and Completion of 60 ECTS | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To identify the development of modern architecture and urbanism, modernism as a style, its discursive foundations and its relations to various contexts, socio-political, economic and technological. | ||||
| Course Description | This course investigates the architecture and urbanism in the 20th century, with a special emphasis on the discursive foundations of modern architecture and the seminal buildings of the period. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1.to understand architecture and urban planning from the 20th century to the present; 2) 2.to understand built examples in relation to contemporaneous discursive productions on architecture and urbanism; 3) 3. to analyze the connections between the built environment and the social, cultural, technological and political contexts that produced it; 4) 4.to analyze and interpret basic theoretical texts on architecture and urbanism; 5) 5.to evaluate architectural and urban environments. |
| 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 | HW,Project,Exam |
| 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. | H | Project |
| 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 | ŞEBNEM YÜCEL |
| Semester | Fall |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | IN WHAT STYLE SHOULD WE BUILT? |
| 3) | NEW CONCEPTIONS OF SPACE |
| 4) | MASS PRODUCTION AND AESTHETICS |
| 5) | TOWARDS A NEW ARCHITECTURE |
| 6) | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE |
| 7) | WORKSHOP WEEK |
| 8) | MODERN/ANTI-MODERN DURING WWII |
| 9) | HOUSING QUESTION |
| 10) | MODERN APPROACHES TO THE CITY |
| 11) | FROM EXPRESSIVE TO MONUMENTAL |
| 12) | END OF MODERN ? |
| 13) | STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
| 14) | STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
| 15) | Final Assesment Period |
| 16) | Final Assesment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Readings: Conrads, U., Programs and Manifestoes on 20th century Architecture, MIT Press, 1970. Colquhoun, A., Modern Architecture, Oxford University Press, 2002. -Movies & Documentaries: Freidrichs, C., The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, USA, 2011. Lang, F., Metropolis, Germany, 1927. Tati, J., Mon Oncle, France, 1958. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 questions and readings shared before classes take place. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | A group presentation ; worksheets from the readings and movies, 1 Final submission | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
yucelse@mef.edu.tr 527 Attendance is essential for this course. The students are responsible of watching the presentations or make the readings 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 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 60 | ||
| Project | 14 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |||
| Quiz(zes) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Total Workload | 182 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.3 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||