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 425 | ||||
| Course Title in English | The Evolution of the City | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Kentin Evrimi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 126 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | 4 semesters of design studio | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn to comprehend the roots and the evolution of the concept “city” throughout the ages and analyze its dialectical relationship with nature and humankind. | ||||
| Course Description | In this course, the dynamics/factors/variables which shape our cities, man made or natural, will be scrutinized and determined, while the counter effects of our evolving cities which operate as “interfaces between the administrative/military/economic powers and the public” and continue to shape our society will be tracked simultaneously. The determination of the variables which contribute/contributed to the equations shaping contemporary and historical urban geographies will provide a foundation of our imagining of future cities. Differences and similarities between urban geographies from different ages and localities will be used as a guideline for the students, who are expected to found an imaginary ancient settlement and evolve it as the course progresses using their sketchbooks and all kinds of media. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the close relationship between our physical environment and social dynamics throughout history; 2) determine the underlying variables that shape our societies and cities; 3) recognize the effects of changes in production methods, belief systems and power; struggles on our cities’ physical and psychological topographies throughout history; 4) imagine the future of our cities based on contemporary social and environmental data. |
| 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 | |
| 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. | H | |
| 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. | H | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | S | |
| 8) | Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 15) | Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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 |
| Prepared by and Date | ÇAĞRI KÜÇÜKAY , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Inside & Outside / Borders & Walls Meaning of Space / Production of Territory The Roots & Idea of the City |
| 2) | Humanity’s Awe of the Heavens (Göbeklitepe) The Neolithic Revolution Proto-Cities (Jericho-Çatalhöyük-Eridu) |
| 3) | Urbanization in the Pre-Industrial Era I |
| 4) | Urbanization in the Pre-Industrial Era II |
| 5) | Urbanization in the Industrial Era I |
| 6) | Urbanization in the Industrial Era II |
| 7) | Urbanization in the Industrial Era III |
| 8) | Urbanization in the Post-Industrial Era I |
| 9) | Urbanization in the Post-Industrial Era II |
| 10) | Contemporary Urban Geographies / Fragmented Cities |
| 11) | Contemporary Urban Geographies / Cities as Battleground |
| 12) | Contemporary Urban Geographies / Nature vs Cities |
| 13) | Imagining Urban Futures I |
| 14) | Imagining Urban Futures II |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Readings: Norwich, J.J. (2014) Cities That Shaped the Ancient World, Thames & Hudson Norberg-Schulz, C. (1988) Architecture: Meaning and Space, Rizzoli International Publ. Soja, E.W. (2000) Postmetropolis: Critical Studies of Cities and Regions, Blackwell Press Bauman, Z. (1998) Globalization: The Human Consequences, Columbia University Press Picon, A. (2010) Digital Culture in Architecture, Princeton University Press Fitzpatrick, J. (2009) The Idea of the City: Early-Modern, Modern and Post-Modern Locations and Communities, Cambridge Scholars Publ. Koonings, K., Kruijt, D. (ed) (2007) Fractured Cities: Social Exclusion, Urban Violence and Contested Spaces, Zed Books Ltd. Sorkin, M. (ed) (2005) Against the Wall, The New Press Required readings for weekly discussions will be posted on Blackboard. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Slideshow, movie, discussion and reading. | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Sketchbook Assignments, Pre-Lecture Preparation, Final Presentation | ||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | ||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
kucukayc@mef.edu.tr - Attendance is essential for this course. 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 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 4 | 56 | ||||
| Total Workload | 126 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||