School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code FADA 416
Course Title in English Introduction To Spatial Topics
Course Title in Turkish Mekansal Konulara Giriş
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Select
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 126 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge 4 semesters of design studio
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to comprehend the theory of space as multiple layers and familiarize oneself with critical spatial thinking by reproducing various spaces in two dimension
Course Description The course begins with a search for potential answers to the question of “What is space?”. After looking at various examples and reading theories on space, it focuses on reading architectural drawings and doing atmospheric analysis. Students are asked to use their hand skills by creating atmospheric collages and hand sketches of the projects/spaces discussed in the course. The works of students, which help to improve the spatial perception, are discussed in the course, that way it also aims to turn critical thinking into a reflex.
Course Description in Turkish Ders, mekanın ne olduğuna dair çeşitli teori ve örnekler eşliğinde, “mekan nedir?” sorusuna potansiyel cevaplar arayarak başlar. Mekanın teorisini ve pratiğini örnekler ile tartışarak, plan, kesit ve atmosfer okumaları üzerinde yoğunlaşır. Ders tartışılan mekanların, öğrenciler tarafından şematik plan/kesit, eskiz ve kolaj yoluyla yeniden üretilmesi sonucu ortaya çıkan ürünlerle desteklenir. Mekansal algıyı geliştiren bu yaklaşımın sonucu olan ürünler, öğrenciler tarafından ders içerisinde tartışılarak, eleştirel düşünceyi bir refleks haline getirmeyi amaçlar.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) critically think of spaces;
2) read architectural drawings;
3) distinguish and evaluate different techniques used in architectural design;
4) approach various fields of design from an extended perspective;
5) articulate one’s spatial reading, writing, and visualization skills.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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 EYÜP ARIKBOĞA , June 2022
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor SARE SENA HUT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction: What is Space?
2) Representation of Space
3) Memory and Place
4) Space in Movies
5) Spatial Explorations in Art and Architecture
6) Perception of Space
7) Sense, Space and Strategy
8) Spirit of Age
9) Seminar / Guest Speaker
10) Constructing Atmospheres I
11) Constructing Atmospheres II
12) Landscape & Built Environment
13) Final Presentations
14) Final Presentations
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRecommended Reading: The Poetics Of Space, Gaston Bachelard, Presses Universitaires de France, 1957. Atmospheres, Peter Zumthor, Birkhauser, 2006. Eidetic Operations and New Landscapes, James Corner, Princeton Architectural Press, pp 152-169.
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom, seminars, discussions, presentations.
Homework and ProjectsWeekly assignments, Midterm, Final
Laboratory WorkNo
Computer Useyes
Other ActivitiesResearch work, discussions
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 30
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration arikbogae@mef.edu.tr
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Office: Email: arikbogae@mef.edu.tr Attendance and participation during the entire scheduled class time is mandatory. Students are responsible for making a preliminary research about the invited lecturers and raise either questions or make comments as a pre-class activity. Students must be engaged in questioning and discussing; they are required to attend %90 of classes. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK 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