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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: MİM5201
Course Name: Seminar
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
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, Arzu Erdem, Ferhan Yürekli, Zehra Tonbul, Banu Özkazanç, Hale Sinirlioğlu, Erkan Kambek
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To create a academic environment to discuss the student's approach to the thesis subject and bibliographical survey; to develop student's presentation skills.
Course Content: The student makes presentations on the subject, bibliographies, methods and studies of the thesis at specified times during the semester. The aim is to provide an environment of discussion before the thesis.

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) Introduction
2) Selection of seminar topic
3) Research on seminar topic
4) Research on seminar topic
5) Research on seminar topic
6) Research on seminar topic
7) Research on seminar topic
8) Research on seminar topic
9) Research on seminar topic
10) Research on seminar topic
11) Research on seminar topic
12) Research on seminar topic
13) Presentations
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cornelie Leopold, Christopher Robeller, Ulrike Weber, Research Culture in Architecture: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Birkhäuser, 2019.
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 3
2) To develop the ability to express architectural thought with appropriate terminology, verbally and in writing. 3
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. 3
4) To develop the ability to discuss current design problems and propose creative solutions. 3
5) To follow, understand and apply current research methods in architectural design and to produce new research methods. 3
6) To evaluate new technical/technological developments in terms of architecture, to recognize hybrid applications and creative practices and to develop a critical perspective. 2
7) To develop approaches to transform new mathematical thinking into practice in architecture. 2
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 2
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. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 30
Seminar 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Study Hours Out of Class 14 43
Presentations / Seminar 14 42
Total Workload 85