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Course Description Course Name : URBAN DESIGN: THEORY AND PRINCIPLES Course Code : MM-567 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains competence for explaining concept of urban design, realizing the disciplines the concept covers, discussing its principles and analysing a selected area in the context of urban design principles Gains the skills for looking design problems from a broad perspective and considering environmental, perceptual, visual, aesthetical and social factors in every kind of architectural design Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Explaining and discussing social, cultural and political processes in the formation of urban design concept in relation to architectural and urban planning criteria and historical background. Course Contents : Concept of urban design, dimensions and principles of urban design, analysis of urban design principles in a selected area Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, field   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 2 Main Themes of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 3 Morphological dimension of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 4 Visual/perceptual dimension of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 5 Social dimension of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 6 Functional dimension of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 7 Time dimension of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 8 Political dimension of urban design Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 9 Definition and characteristics of urban space Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 10 Types of urban space Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 11 Mid-term exam Relevant reading and research Submission of preliminary report 12 Selection of study area Relevant reading and research Presentation-discussion 13 Examination of the study area in the context of urban design principles Relevant reading and research Discussion, field study 14 Examination of the study area in the context of urban design principles Relevant reading and research Discussion, field study 15 Examination of the study area in the context of urban design principles Relevant reading and research Discussion, field study 16/17 Final exam Relevant reading and research Submission of final report   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ELLIN, N., “Post-Modern Urbanism”, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford 1996  CARMONA, M., HEATH, T., OC, T. & TIESDELL, S. (2003) Public Places, Urban Spaces: The Dimensions of Urban Design, Architectural Press, Oxford  GREED, C. & ROBERTS, M. (1998) Introducing Urban Design: Interventions and responses, Longman: Essex  MADANIPOUR, A. (1996) Design of Urban Space: An inquiry into a socio-spatial process, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester  TUGNUTT, A. & ROBERTSON, M. (1989) Making Townscape: A contextual approach to building in an urban setting, Batsford  BARNETT, J., “Urban Design As Public Policy”, Architectural Record Books, N.Y. 1974  BROADBENT, G., “Emerging Concepts of Urban Space Design”, E&FN Spon, London 1996.  JOCOBS, J., “Death and Life of Great American Cities, Random House”, N:Y. 1967 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Produces comprehensive projects related to the field: produces a comprehensive project using acquired knowledge, understanding and the skills [with an inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, beyond disciplines approach] demonstrating the capacity of making decisions on different scales of design / planning. 4 2 On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, has advanced level of knowledge and understanding that is needed for original studies in the fields of architecture, planning, and design. 5 3 Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. 5 4 Gains skills for necessary specialized problem-solving skills to develop new knowledge and methods related to the field of research and to integrate knowledge from different fields. 3 5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 5 6 Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. 5 7 Has the critical awareness about problems concerning the nature of knowledge, sources, production of knowledge and testing related to the fields of Architecture / Planning / design and other related areas. 4 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 5 9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 4 10 Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. 3 11 Contributes to the professional knowledge and practice of the teams that work in academic environment or application field and/or takes responsibility to review strategic performance. 4 12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 4 13 Shares clearly and systematically the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a study and the basis of the knowledge and rationale of the findings with experts and non-experts. 4 14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 3 15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 3 16 Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. 3 17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 3 18 Conducts an academic study in a critical and systematic way, carries out academic dialogue for critical and categorical results, presents and publishes papers in national and international environments. 4 19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 5 20 Integrates and handles complex situations, produces decisions with incomplete or limited information, being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that may arise from the implementation of the decisions and the acquired knowledge, 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6