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 | FADA 211 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Digital Communication I | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Dijital İletişim I | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
| Level of Course | Orta | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 154 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn how to bring architectural representation techniques into the computer realm | ||||
| Course Description | Mastering digital representation methods is becoming a crucial tool due to the increasing demand in architectural practices and academia. The course focuses on basic 3D modeling and digital representation techniques in architecture. For this purpose, Rhinoceros 5 is used as a 3D modeling tool and AutoCAD as 2d drafting tool to represent and express the potential of architectural designs - importing, export, modeling and rendering procedures as basic elements of digital representation. The course also focuses on drawing commands and interface for curves and surfaces modeling; rendering engines and techniques. Finally, in order to enhance and compose the rendered images we will use both Photoshop and Illustrator basic vector presentation techniques. The application of the techniques will be explicit within a digital premise, which include image manipulation, diagrams and modeling. Thus, the coursework will use a 3D modeling and graphic platforms to represent and express the potential of architectural designs. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the powerful role of digital communication techniques for architectural representation; 2) represent the existing environment by diagrams, mappings, modeling, rendering and graphic presentation qualitatively and quantitatively; 3) express ideas by means of digital graphical methods; 4) produce the technical drawings; 5) use renderings and graphic visualization in the digital medium by means of hybrid representations. |
| 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. | S | Homework |
| 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. | S | Homework |
| 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 | Sunum |
| 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 | Homework |
| 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. | S | Homework |
| 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 | TURAN ALTINTAŞ , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Digital Technical Drafting 1 - Basic terminology, Interface, Drawing tools |
| 3) | Digital Technical Drafting 2 - Modifying and manipulating drawings |
| 4) | Digital Technical Drafting 3 - Managing and plotting drawing |
| 5) | 3D Modelling - Basic terminology, Interface, Drawing tools |
| 6) | 3D Modelling – 2D to 3D |
| 7) | 3D Modelling – Basic modelling |
| 8) | 3D Modelling – Modelling, transformations and modifications |
| 9) | 3D Modelling – Advanced modelling tools |
| 10) | Student Presentations |
| 11) | Exporting Models, Drafting and Diagramming |
| 12) | Rendering - Basic rendering tools, Clay Render |
| 13) | Rendering - Atmosphere studies and post-production |
| 14) | Post-production and poster design |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Reading: Schwartz, L (2004) Adobe Photoshop for VFX Artists, Course Technology PTR, New York. Alspach, T (2009) Illustrator CS4 bible, Wiley Pub., Indianapolis. R McNeel & Associates, (2006) Rhinoceros Level 1 Training Manual, Robert McNeel & Assoc, Seattle. R McNeel & Associates, (2006) Rhinoceros Level 2 Training Manual, Robert McNeel & Assoc, Seattle. Chiang C. and Alomar D., (2009), Rendering Plugin For Designers, ASGVIS, U.S.A. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | In-class applications, Assignments and student presentations related with different programs and skills. The methodology unfolds the use of Digital Communication to a conceptual manipulation design should engage from the earliest stages of the design process. Through the use of technical drafting and modeling techniques, digital communication also studies rendering and post-processing phase of image and graphic presentation. Across an array of visual representations that include but are not limited to modeling, drafting rendering and graphic design the methods describe the conveyance of ideas and information in forms that can be read or looked upon. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | 6 assignments and 1 final submission | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
altintast@mef.edu.tr Student participation will be essential for the visual communication studio. Attending both submissions including the Final Portfolio Submission are crucial elements in the final grade. Late submissions will not be accepted. 70% attendance are 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 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 66 | ||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 18 | ||
| Total Workload | 154 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||