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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ARCH0001

Course Name:

Portfolio

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. MEHMET SARPER TAKKECİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Mehmet Sarper Takkeci

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to expose students to various methods and media through which they can communicate professionally. Within the scope of the course, there will be film screenings and/or guest speakers to enable students to observe how they can deliver presentations through both traditional and new media. Additionally, students are expected to develop their own visual expression repertoire to present their work by the end of the semester.

Course Content:

The course aims to introduce students to the necessary concepts and tools for representing their own designer character and personality through printed and online portfolios. The course consists of two parts. In the first part of the course, students are expected to explore original methods and techniques that will serve as a means to communicate their design ideas through presentations and weekly assignments. Furthermore, they are expected to apply these methods and techniques. Following this, in the second part of the course, students are expected to produce their own printed and digital portfolios based on the knowledge acquired throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The ability to communicate visually through various representation tools and presentation techniques
2) Organizing, presenting, and designing their own projects in printed or online environments, as well as communicating professionally through visual and written means
3) Creating and presenting their own portfolio with a customized design suitable for the relevant medium

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, Course Introduction
2)	What is a Portfolio?
3)	Grid, Layout, Guides
4)	Typography
5)	Color, Printing
6)	Periodicals and Illustrations
7)	Introduction to InDesign
8)	Midterm Workshop
9)	InDesign and Layout
10)	Student Presentations
11)	Printing and Binding
12)	Student Presentations
13)	Online Portfolio
14)	Final Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Myers, Debbie Rose. The graphic designer's guide to portfolio design. John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
References:	Ambrose,Gavin; Harris, Paul. The Fundamentals of Graphic Design. AVA Publishing, 2009 Sherin, Aarin. Introduction to Graphic Design: A Guide to Thinking, Process & Style,-Bloomsbury Publishing, 2017 Baron, Cynthia L. Designing a digital portfolio. New Riders, 2009.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
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.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
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.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
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.	1	1	1
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.		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.
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.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.		3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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.
2)	She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3)	She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
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.
5)	She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
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.	1
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.	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.
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.
15)	Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Homework Assignments	13	21
Midterms	1	6
Final	2	20
Total Workload		75