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

INT 411

Course Title in English

Model Making

Course Title in Turkish

Maket

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Laboratory Work

Level of Course

Advanced

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: -

Recitation: -

Lab: 3

Other: -

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

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

4 semesters of design studio

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn to understand architectural model making as a design tool through experimenting with different materials and techniques as well as a representation tool through searching for ways to express concrete ideas with the abstract language of models.

Course Description

Models are the initial manifestation of architectural ideas into matter. ‘Our models — structural, sculptural, atmospheric, always different — aim to discover and show the physical presence of building and place. They help us to understand, to think and to dream. We make them to hold the promise of the object we are looking for.’ Peter Zumthor Building upon a theoretical basis, the Model Making course will concentrate on exploration of different materials and techniques through a variety of model making assignments which are to find a clear expression on a final model. Experimental approaches will be crucial to discover the potential architectural model making contains in its nature.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand spatial concepts in a three dimensional manner;
2) comprehend generating forms through the use of physical models;
3) analyze abstract articulation of ideas through different model types;
4) choose suitable materials;
5) apply fitting manufacturing techniques for the type, aim and scale of the model intended.

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	, February 2020
Course Coordinator	AKTS1
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to the scope and progression of the course and the workshop.
2)	Material 01: Material properties. Cutting/forming/binding techniques. Examples. Assignment 01
3)	Assignment 01 continues. Discussion of the resulting models.
4)	Material 02: Material properties. Cutting/forming/binding techniques. Examples. Assignment 02
5)	Assignment 02 continues. Discussion of the resulting models.
6)	Material 03: Material properties. Cutting/forming/binding techniques. Examples. Assignment 03
7)	Assignment 03 continues. Discussion of the resulting models.
8)	Material 04: Material properties. Cutting/forming/binding techniques. Examples. Assignment 04
9)	Assignment 04 continues. Discussion of the resulting models.
10)	Mixed Material: Material properties. Cutting/forming/binding techniques. Examples. Assignment 05: Execution of models using mixed techniques and a variety of chosen materials.
11)	Assignment 05 continues.
12)	Assignment 05 continues.
13)	Assignment 05 continues.
14)	Assignment 05 continues. Presentation and discussion of the resulting models.
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Teaching Methods

Model Making is mainly a ‘laboratory’ course. The teaching method incorporates lectures that introduce different materials and model making techniques but is mainly based on application of these materials and manufacturing techniques in the workshop. Main learning outcome emerges from the individual production. Taking initiative and discovering new approaches motivates the participant to take part in active learning.

Homework and Projects

4 preliminary assignments 1 final assignment

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Yes

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 50
Final Examination	1	% 40
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

yurtsevern@mef.edu.tr
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Attendance and in-class participation is essential for this course. The students are responsible for coming to class with the essential materials and using the class time affectively. Late submissions will not be accepted at any time. Attendance to all classes is crucial for a successful outcome. 80% attendance is compulsory. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YOK Disciplinary Regulation

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