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 352 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural Speaking / Writing | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimari Konuşma ve Yazma | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
| Level of Course | Başlangıç | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 84 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 3 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To acquire writing and speaking skills as well as verbal and written presentation techniques | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to reinforce the necessity of creating a strong conceptual foundation and reasonable explanation for the design decisions of the future architects; which can only be developed through stimulating readings, and a responsibility felt towards writing down these considerations and sharing them with the architectural community in specific and the public in general. Without a concentration on project explanations, the course tries to demonstrate variety in architectural discourse and the responsibilities of architects towards the city and society. The course will interrogate open-ended questions like What do architects read? What do architects write? or Why should architects write? |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) analyze architectural texts; 2) write structured architectural texts; 3) participate within the architectural discourse; 4) read sources with an analytical mind. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction – Course Structure |
| 2) | Comparative Readings |
| 3) | After the Manifesto |
| 4) | Architectural Publications |
| 5) | Analysis of the Present |
| 6) | Social Responsibility |
| 7) | Reading architecture through photography |
| 8) | The call of a new era, new technique |
| 9) | Competitions & Award Programs |
| 10) | Biennales, Exhibitions |
| 11) | Architectural Practice |
| 12) | Student Presentations |
| 13) | Student Presentations |
| 14) | Student Presentations |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required Readings: “After the Manifesto” by Craig Buckley. https://www.arch.columbia.edu/books/reader/16-after-the-manifesto#reader-anchor-10 Rem Koolhaas, “Bigness, or the Problem of Large” Samuel Mockbee, “Rural Studio” (1998) Peter Eisenman, “The Affects of Singularity” (1992) Greg Lynn, “Animate Form” (1999) https://www.herzogdemeuron.com/index/projects/complete-works/226-250/226-national-stadium.html BIG, “Superkilen” https://archnet.org/sites/15124/publications/10680 Alejandro Aravena, “Reporting from the Front” Recommended Readings: K. Sykes (Ed.) The Architecture Reader: Essential Writings from Vitruvius to the Present. New York: George Braziller Publishers, 2007. J. Ockman (Ed.) Architecture Culture: 1943-1968. New York: Rizzoli, 1993. C. Buckley (Ed.) After the Manifesto. https://www.arch.columbia.edu/books/reader/16-after-the-manifesto#reader-anchor-0 K. M Hays (Ed.) Architecture Theory Sİnce 1968. Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press, 2000. A. Forty. Words and Buildings: A Vocabulary of Modern Architecture. Singapore: Thames & Hudson, 2000. A. Loos, “Ornament and Crime,” Programs and Manifestoes in 20th Century Architecture, pp. 19-24. A. Sant’Elia and F.T. Marinetti, “Futurist Architecture,” (1914) from Programs and Manifestoes in 20th Century Architecture, pp. 34-8. Walter Gropius, “Bauhaus Manifesto and Program,” (1919) from Programs and Manifestoes in 20th Century Architecture, pp. 49-53. Le Corbusier, “Towards a New Architecture,” (1920) from Programs and Manifestoes in 20th Century Architecture, pp. 59-62. H. R. Hitchcock, “The International Style Twenty Years After,” (1951) from Architecture Culture 1943–1968, pp.137-148. A. Speer, “The Führer’s Buildings,” (1936). http://research.calvin.edu/german-propaganda-archive/ahbuild.htm CIAM, “Charter of Athens: Tenets,” (1933) from Programs and Manifestoes on 20th-century Architecture, pp.137-146. Bakema, van Eyck, Smithson, et. al. , “Doorn Manifesto,” (1954) from Architecture Culture 1943–1968, pp.181-183. The Case Study House Program Announcement. Arts and Architecture Magazine (1945). http://www.artsandarchitecture.com/case.houses/pdf01/csh_announcement.pdf L. Kahn, “Architecture is the Thoughtful Making of Spaces,” (1957) from Architecture Culture 1943–1968, pp.270-272. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Questions and submissions regarding the readings and videos. A submission of the manifesto, its presentation (a short video) and a fanzine as a final submission. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | No | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
yucelse@mef.edu.tr 526 Office: Block A, Şebnem Yücel 526 Email: yucelse@mef.edu.tr Attendance is essential for this course. The students are responsible of watching the videos 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. 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 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 60 | ||
| Project | 2 | 5 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload | 84 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 3.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 3 | ||||||