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 402 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural Design VIII | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimari Tasarım VIII | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Project | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 284 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 10 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 401 - Architectural Design VII |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Seven semesters of studio work | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn to initiate an architectural design at system level within a holistic and critical approach to the given context. | ||||
| Course Description | The Architectural Design 8 Studio is built on a process of analysis & research & development, where the output is expected to reflect on the final architectural design through a spectrum of social, technical and ethical factors. The studio teams study the specified environment to find the focus of further work. The research on and around the indicated focus provides a basis for the development process of the architectural project. The studio environment is envisaged to be enriched with contributions from the actors of various backgrounds, including arts, technology, sociology and production. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1. comprehend and reflect the set of contextual factors around the focus of design; 2) 2. work on a sequence of research-focus-development; 3) 3. translate concepts into architectural design; 4) 4. formulate architectural responses within a critical approach on the given context; 5) 5. represent ideas with various design and representation tools in architecture. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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 | , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction of Course & Materials on site |
| 2) | Initial reflections & collective critics session |
| 3) | Work on context (environmental scan) |
| 4) | Work on concept (setting the focus) |
| 5) | Work on concept (focus & translation approach) |
| 6) | Mid-term evaluation session 1 (pin-up & crits) |
| 7) | Work on concept (focus & translation approach) |
| 8) | Seminar + Work on design (technology & translation) |
| 9) | Work on design & focus prototype (technology & translation) |
| 10) | Work on design & focus prototype (technology & translation) |
| 11) | Mid-term evaluation session 2 (pin-up & crits) |
| 12) | Work on design & focus (technology & translation) |
| 13) | Seminar + Work on design (technology & translation) |
| 14) | Work on design & focus prototype (technology & translation) |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | - | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Collective Studio Activity | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | - | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
avcio@mef.edu.tr Block A Floor 5, 514 Student participation will be essential for the design studio. Attending both reviews including the Final Review are crucial elements in the final grade. 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 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 210 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Project | 2 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 25 | 1 | 26 | |||
| Total Workload | 284 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 11.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 10 | ||||||