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  Course Description
Course Name : Tecniques Of Architectural Expression1

Course Code : MIM135

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor TOLGA UZUN
Instructor ALTAY ÇOLAK
Instructor GÜLERTAN AKYÜZLÜER
Instructor AHMET KOÇHAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the rules of architectural technical drawing.
Applies architectural drawing technics while making a presentation.
Expresses the building and the elements of it by technical drawings as two-dimensional.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Obtain architectural drawings technique and develop the ability to do two-dimensional drawing and express it.

Course Contents : Students improves expression skills by using variety of architectural graphic presentation and drawing techniques, two-dimensional drawing exercises, scale studies. Fonts and letters studies, plans, sections, facade drawing. Architectural drawing and presentation techniques .

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Studio


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of the course contents, Introduction to drawing instruments Lecture,
2 Introducing basic geometric forms and concepts such as point, line, surface and volume Making a research about the basic geometric forms and concepts Lecture, demonstration,
3 Writing and fonts exercise Finding sample fonts and letters. Lecture, demonstration, exercises
4 Giving the content of the concept of scale and the types of projects Making a research about scale concept. Lecture, demonstration, exercises
5 Description of the content of plan layout and technics Study about the plan layout and two-dimensional representation Lecture, demonstration, exercises
6 Plan layout drawing, representation of furnishing and practice Study about the plan layout and two-dimensional representation Lecture, demonstration, exercises
7 Midterm Exam An overview of the topics covered in Drawing exam
8 Plan drawing exercise using the technique of rapido Making research about rapido technique Lecture, demonstration, exercises
9 Cross-sectional drawing lessons and practice Making research about Cross-sectional drawing Lecture, demonstration, exercises
10 Cross-sectional drawing lessons and practice Making studies about Cross-sectional drawing Lecture, demonstration, exercises
11 Midterm Exam An overview of the topics covered in Drawing exam
12 Facade drawing lessons and practice Making research about Facade drawing Lecture, demonstration, exercises
13 Cross-sectional and Facade drawing exercise using the technique of rapido Making pre-exercises about Cross-sectional and Facade drawing Lecture, demonstration, exercises
14 Sample architectural design project drawing exercise Analyzing sample architectural design project drawing Lecture, demonstration, exercises
15 Sample architectural design project drawing exercise Analyzing sample architectural design project drawing Lecture, demonstration, exercises
16/17 Final Exam An overview of the topics covered in Drawing exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ching F., c1996, Architecture, Form, Space & Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
 Şahinler, O., Kızıl, F., "Mimarlıkta Teknik Resim" Yem Kitabevi, İstanbul
 Ching F., 1975, Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 40
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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 4
2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 0
3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 3
4 Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. 4
5 Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. 0
6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 1
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 0
8 Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). 1
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 2
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 0
11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 0
12 Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 0
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 5
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 2
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 0
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 1
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 5
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 5
19 Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. 0
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 3 36
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 4 8
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 132
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.28
ECTS Credit: 5