| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture | ||||
| Course Code | ARC 490 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Professional Practice | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Meslek Pratiği | ||||
| Language of Instruction | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 82 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 3 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students and Completion of 120 ECTS | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn to understand various roles of an architect in the profession | ||||
| Course Description | This course is based on the seminars by the professionals and/or academicians from diverse design fields that focus on their professional experiences; and discussions. Students are expected to make a preliminary research about the invited lecturers and develop questions and comments about them. The course introduces learners to professional practice in the field of architecture through discussions with invited professionals and/or academicians. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu dersin amacı, tasarımın çeşitli alanlarından profesyoneller ve akademisyenlerin verdiği seminerler aracılığıyla öğrencilere profesyonel deneyimleri aktarmak ve tartışmalar üretmektir. Ders, davetli konuşmacılar ile ilgili bir ön araştırmayı, sorular hazırlamayı ve yorum yapmayı gerektirmektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the basic topics of the architectural design field; 2) discuss professional practice methods of architecture and interior design; 3) approach professional design mechanisms critically; 4) identify current professional practices. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | İREM KORKMAZ , April 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. ASLI ŞENER |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction – Architectural Practices, Profession |
| 2) | No Class (Fieldtrip Çan) |
| 3) | Publishing – XXI - Hülya Ertaş |
| 4) | Design for embodying relationships - MeMALoNDoN - Mert Eyiler; Genedos Coop. - Alper Akça |
| 5) | Transdisciplinary innovation platform Atölye Istanbul - Nesile Yalçın |
| 6) | Charitable organisation Herkes İçin Mimarlık - Emre Gündoğdu & Merve Gül Özokçu |
| 7) | Collaborative network Epitome - Deniz Tümerdem |
| 8) | Semester Assignment |
| 9) | Restoration Sevim Aslan |
| 10) | Program and project management Khaled Akhras |
| 11) | City and Regional Planning/Architectural Design intersection - Urban Design Doğu Kaptan |
| 12) | Small offices, Big ideas Architectural Design Competitions – zaas – Ayça Taylan |
| 13) | No Class (Labor Day) |
| 14) | Final Assignment |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Jamieson, C., 2011. The Future for Architects?. Project Report. Royal Institute of British Architects, London. The Architectural Profession in Europe 2014. A Sector Study. Mirza & Nacey Research. Architects’ Council of Europe. MacKinnon, K., 2017. Student Destination Survey 2017. Survey Report. Royal Institute of British Architects, London. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | This course will engage lectures, presentations and roundtable discussions. Verbal feedback will be given during class time on assigned exercises. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students are expected to design an interview structure for conducting an interview with a design professional at the end of the semester. Final assignment is a transcription of the structured interview with a professional in relevant fields to architectural practices discussed throughout the semester. | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
aydemirz@mef.edu.tr 566 Attendance and participation during the entire scheduled class time is mandatory. Students must be engaged in questioning and discussing the work of the class. All students are required to attend and participate in all interim and final studio reviews. All assignments must be submitted at the time and on the date specified. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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| 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 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 3 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 82 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 3.3 | ||||||
| ECTS | 3 | ||||||