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 416

Course Title in English

Introduction To Spatial Topics

Course Title in Turkish

Mekansal Konulara Giriş

Language of Instruction

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

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

4 semesters of design studio

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 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) 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	, June 2022
Course Coordinator	AKTS1
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor

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 Readings

Recommended 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 Methods

Flipped classroom, seminars, discussions, presentations.

Homework and Projects

Weekly assignments, Midterm, Final

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

yes

Other Activities

Research 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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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