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  Course Description
Course Name : Watercolors Techniques

Course Code : MIM367

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor TOLGA UZUN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the language of painting, develops personal skills
Learns the technique of watercolor
Develops visual and artistic memory in the art of painting
Increase interest in art, architecture, improves the quality of presentation
Use free time in a quality way

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course helps students gain special abilities needed for visual expression for Architectural Project presentations. Another aim is to get students produce high quality project presentations by using visual techniques.

Course Contents : Sketch Techniques and Sketching, Pencil Drawing; Dry pastel;  Colored pencil Drawing, Concept of Equilibrium, Poster preparation and Presentation ; Case Study analysises, reproduction, Light, Shadow, Depth Concepts, Perspective and case studies

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Outdoor Study


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General meeting, brief information about the course topics Related Books Lecture
2 Materials in watercolor, Using Styles Related Books Lecture- Presentation
3 Watercolor Techniques and Methods Related Books Lecture- Presentation
4 Sketching Pattern, Line, Form, Shape, Symmetry Axis Related Books Lecture- Presentation
5 Symmetry and rhythm, light and shade, toning, volume effect Related Books Lecture- Presentation
6 1st Midterm Exam Exam
7 Color Concept; chromatic and achromatic color bands Ton, Nuance, Armony Related Books Lecture- Presentation
8 Perspective, SkyLine Related Books Lecture- Presentation
9 Aerial perspective, Depth at drawing Related Books Lecture- Presentation
10 One-point Interior Watercolor study Related Books Lecture- Presentation
11 2nd Midterm Exam Related Books Exam
12 Building Facade Silhouette Studies Related Books Lecture- Presentation
13 Twopoint perspective Watercolor study Related Books Lecture- Presentation
14 Landscape/ outdoor case study Related Books Lecture- Presentation
15 Landscape/ outdoor case study Related Books Lecture- Presentation
16/17 Final Presentation Related Books Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Cerver,A.F., Watercolors For Beginners, Könemann, 1999
 Taylor.R, “The Watercolorist’s Guide To Painting Buildings “David&Charles Book, 1998
 Herzberger,E., “Watercolor, colored pencils, Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1996.
 Browning, H. C.,”The principles of architectural drafting : a sourcebook of techniques,” Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1996
 Porter, T., “Design drawing techniques : for architects, graphic designers & artists” Butterworth Architecture, Oxford, 1992.
 Mitton, M., “Interior design visual presentation : a guide to graphics, models & pr.”, John Wiley, New York, 1999.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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. 2
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. 2
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. 2
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. 3
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 3
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.). 2
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. 2
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 3
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. 2
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 2
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 1
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 3
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. 4
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 50
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2
ECTS Credit: 2