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 | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| 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) 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. | H | Presentation |
| 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. | S | Presentation |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | H | Presentation |
| 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. | N | |
| 8) | Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 15) | Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | N | |
| 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. | S | Presentation |
| Prepared by and Date | , March 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor |
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 | ||||||