| Architecture (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | ARCH106 | ||||
| Course Name: | Introduction to Architecture 2 | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. HALE SİNİRLİOĞLU | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Hale Sinirlioğlu | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to introduce the basic concepts of architecture as an intellectual practice. |
| Course Content: | The course, as the introduction of basic architectural concepts and theories, is a continuation of Introduction to Architecture 1 course. The primary academic aim is to raise the awareness that architecture is an intellectual practice, rather than a discipline of contstruction. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can comment on the definition and scope of the field of architecture. 2) Understands critical thinking about architecture and design. 3) Understands the possibilities and the constraints of the contemporary architectural practice. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | What is architectural thought? | |
| 2) | What is function and how can its role be defined in architecture? | |
| 3) | What is the adaptation to the context and physical environment in architecture? | |
| 4) | What are technology and construction and how can their roles be defined in architecture? | |
| 5) | What is urban transformation? | |
| 6) | What are the nostalgic trends in architecture? | |
| 7) | Midterm | |
| 8) | Engineering practices and architecture connection | |
| 9) | The change of the concept of housing in the modern world and before | |
| 10) | Identities of men and women, gender and architecture in general | |
| 11) | Architecture and child | |
| 12) | What is the crisis in architecture? | |
| 13) | What is hesitant modernity in architectural thought? | |
| 14) | General assessment |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Required Course Materials Berger, J. (2008). Ways of seeing. Penguin Classics. Brawne, M. (2003). Architectural thought: The design process and the expectant eye. Oxford: Architectural Press. Gehl, J. (2010). Cities for People. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. Kostof, S. (1995). A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals. New York: Oxford University Press. Lawson, B. (1997). How designers think: The design process demystified. Oxford: Architectural Press. Le Corbusier. (1923). Towards a new architecture. Chicago: Harcourt. Pallasmaa, J. (1996). The eyes of the skin: Architecture and thesenses. Chichester: Wiley-Academy. Roth, L. M. (2007). Understanding Architecture: Elements, History, Meaning, Boulder. USA: Westview Press. Rybczynski, W. (1992). Looking Around: A Journey Through Architecture. New York: Penguin Books. Tschumi, B. (1996). Architecture and Disjunction. Boston: MIT Press. Unwin, S. (1997). Analysing Architecture. London: Routledge. |
| References: | Required Course Materials Berger, J. (2008). Ways of seeing. Penguin Classics. Brawne, M. (2003). Architectural thought: The design process and the expectant eye. Oxford: Architectural Press. Gehl, J. (2010). Cities for People. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. Kostof, S. (1995). A History of Architecture: Settings and Rituals. New York: Oxford University Press. Lawson, B. (1997). How designers think: The design process demystified. Oxford: Architectural Press. Le Corbusier. (1923). Towards a new architecture. Chicago: Harcourt. Pallasmaa, J. (1996). The eyes of the skin: Architecture and thesenses. Chichester: Wiley-Academy. Roth, L. M. (2007). Understanding Architecture: Elements, History, Meaning, Boulder. USA: Westview Press. Rybczynski, W. (1992). Looking Around: A Journey Through Architecture. New York: Penguin Books. Tschumi, B. (1996). Architecture and Disjunction. Boston: MIT Press. Unwin, S. (1997). Analysing Architecture. London: Routledge. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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| 1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| 7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues. | |||||||||||||||
| 9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member. | |||||||||||||||
| 10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture. | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster. | |||||||||||||||
| 13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning. | |||||||||||||||
| 14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights. | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language. | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | 3 |
| 2) | She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles. | 3 |
| 3) | She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects. | 2 |
| 4) | Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action. | 2 |
| 5) | She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices. | 3 |
| 6) | She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements. | 2 |
| 7) | In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field. | 2 |
| 8) | To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues. | 1 |
| 9) | She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member. | 1 |
| 10) | Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture. | 1 |
| 11) | Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality. | 3 |
| 12) | She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster. | 1 |
| 13) | She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning. | 2 |
| 14) | She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights. | 2 |
| 15) | Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language. | 3 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 50 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 8 |
| Total Workload | 100 | |