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 487 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Critical Concepts in Design | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Tasarımda Eleştirel Kavramlar | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| 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 understand critical studies and conceptual thinking in architecture and design. | ||||
| Course Description | The social impacts of architectural and design practices are beyond their professional limits. All the objects and spaces in our everyday life are somehow related to these practices and these relations are the subjects of critical studies. Critical Concepts in Design is an introduction course to the concepts in critical studies related to these complex relations. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) distinguish concepts in critical studies; 2) discover social impacts of architecture and design; 3) criticize and evaluate the products of architecture and design; 4) recognize political, ethical and aesthetic aspects of architecture and design; 5) express personal points of view on architecture and design. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | HW |
| 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. | H | HW |
| 5) | An awareness of and commitment to ethical principles and professional responsibilities by addressing societal needs, promoting environmental sustainability, respecting cultural diversity. | S | HW |
| 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. | S | HW |
| Prepared by and Date | BÜLENT TANJU , June 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction: History, Theory & Practice |
| 2) | Epistemology of Design 1 |
| 3) | Epistemology of Design 2 |
| 4) | Value & Meaning in Architecture and Design1 |
| 5) | Value & Meaning in Architecture and Design2 |
| 6) | Political Aspects of Design |
| 7) | Ethical Issues in Design |
| 8) | The City and Design |
| 9) | Criticism of Economical Ideologies in Architecture and Design |
| 10) | Technologies of Design |
| 11) | Science, Architecture and Design |
| 12) | Contemporary Issues in Design: Gender & Ecology |
| 13) | Contemporary Issues in Design: Postcolonialism & Globalism |
| 14) | Student Presentations |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Reading: Erlhoff, Michael & Marshall, Tim (2008) Design Dictionary: Perspectives on Design Terminology, Birkhäuser, Basel, Boston, Berlin Sedgwick, Peter & Edgar, Andrew (1999) Key Concepts in Cultural Theory, Routledge, New York & London Mikula, Maja (2008) Key Concepts in Cultural Studies, Palgrave Macmillan, London Williams, Raymod (1985) Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society, Oxford University Press, New York Required readings for each week will be posted on Blackboard. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Critical Concepts in Design is a lecture-based course, but the lectures are open to immediate student intervention and questioning. Each lecture will be followed by a student discussion. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | 1 project, 1 preliminary assignment | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
tanjub@mef.edu.tr - Office: Prof. Dr. Bülent Tanju Email: tanjub@mef.edu.tr 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 | ||||||