Architectural Design (Master) (with Thesis) (English)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ARCH5203
Course Name: Master's Thesis
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
30
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ZEHRA TONBUL
Course Lecturer(s): Uğur Tanyeli, Zehra Tonbul, Banu Özkazanç, Hale Sinirlioğlu, Erkan Kambek
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To develop academic research and writing skills.
Course Content: Starting from the third semester, the student develops the thesis with the support of his/her advisor. The thesis must be submitted at the end of the fourth semester within the normal time limit. However, it can be requested to extend the time limit, if needed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to view architecture other than a construction practice, mainly as an intellectual and critical practice
2) To be able to comprehend and produce architectural thought within a trans-disciplinary framework
3) To be able to view and produce architecture as an academic practice

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic
1) Researching and discussing the thesis topic

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: "Architectural Thesis: A Guide to Architectural Design Research" by William Ramroth
"The Dissertation: An Architecture Student's Handbook" by Iain Borden
References: "Architectural Research Methods" by Linda Groat and David Wang
"Writing Architecture: A Practical Guide to Clear Communication about the Built Environment" by Carter Wiseman

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To see architecture as a transdisciplinary intellectual and critical field
2) To develop the ability to express architectural thought with appropriate terminology, verbally and in writing.
3) To learn and use the necessary tools to share the results of their research and current developments in architectural design with different groups in different platforms.
4) To develop the ability to discuss current design problems and propose creative solutions.
5) To follow, understand and apply current research methods in architectural design and to produce new research methods.
6) To evaluate new technical/technological developments in terms of architecture, to recognize hybrid applications and creative practices and to develop a critical perspective.
7) To develop approaches to transform new mathematical thinking into practice in architecture.
8) To be able to independently design and conduct research processes based on data collection, interpretation and announcement in the field of architectural design, within the framework of ethical values and rules
9) To be able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in architectural design, to be a leader in environments that require solving problems related to architectural design.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To see architecture as a transdisciplinary intellectual and critical field
2) To develop the ability to express architectural thought with appropriate terminology, verbally and in writing.
3) To learn and use the necessary tools to share the results of their research and current developments in architectural design with different groups in different platforms.
4) To develop the ability to discuss current design problems and propose creative solutions.
5) To follow, understand and apply current research methods in architectural design and to produce new research methods.
6) To evaluate new technical/technological developments in terms of architecture, to recognize hybrid applications and creative practices and to develop a critical perspective.
7) To develop approaches to transform new mathematical thinking into practice in architecture.
8) To be able to independently design and conduct research processes based on data collection, interpretation and announcement in the field of architectural design, within the framework of ethical values and rules
9) To be able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in architectural design, to be a leader in environments that require solving problems related to architectural design.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Committee 1 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Application 14 126
Study Hours Out of Class 14 660
Total Workload 786