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 418 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Exploring Places | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Kent Keşifleri | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Başlangıç | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| 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 | 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 idea of the city; how to observe, dissect the layers and identify the qualities of a city. | ||||
| Course Description | This course analyses and explores the layers and the distinct qualities of a city by using comparison as a tool. Comparisons are done by observing and reproducing the city and its main components. The comparisons are backed by films, photographs and readings. It benefits from Istanbul’s diversity and focuses on the main qualities of a city. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1. practice different approaches to a city and identify its qualities; 2) 2. identify and comprehend varied urban textures in Istanbul; 3) 3. compare and analyze given examples. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Homework |
| 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. | S | Homework |
| 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 | Homework |
| Prepared by and Date | , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Housing x City |
| 3) | Geography - Excursion |
| 4) | Geography - City_1 x Istanbul |
| 5) | Events - Excursion |
| 6) | Events - City_2 x Istanbul |
| 7) | In-class discussion |
| 8) | Tourism - City_3 x Istanbul |
| 9) | Tourism - Excursion |
| 10) | Tourism - City_4 x Istanbul |
| 11) | In-class discussion |
| 12) | Planning & Transportation - Excursion |
| 13) | Planning & Transportation - City_5 x Istanbul |
| 14) | Presentations |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Readings: Banham, Reyner, Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies, 1971. Varnelis, Kazys, The Infrastructural City: Networked Ecologies in Los Angeles, 2008. Calvino, Italo, The Invisible Cities, 1972. Foscari, Giulia, Elements of Venice. Pedestrian Reform, 2015. -Movies: Ryazanov, Eldar, The Irony of Fate, 1971. Visconti, Luchino, Death in Venice, 1971. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | The studies will include excursions, fieldwork reading, watching films, comparative analysis, group discussions, student presentations, and assignments to be performed. | ||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Assignments, presentations, fieldwork, readings | ||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Excursions | ||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
yucels@mef.edu.tr - Student participation will be essential for the course. Attending both submissions including the Final Submission of the assignment are crucial elements in the final grade. Late submissions will not be accepted. 80% attendance is 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 | 14 | 4 | 56 | ||||
| Total Workload | 126 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||