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  Course Description
Course Name : Contemporary Architecture

Course Code : MIM445

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YEĞİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains and interprets the history of architecture and basic knowledge of national and international architectural trends
Gains the ability to evaluate and explain the concepts in architecture and the relations between people, architecture and concepts
Gains the ability of recognition and protection of the environment, obtains, defines, and applies the basic techniques necessary for preparing restoration projects, documenting historical monuments and buildings
Defines and interprets the basic elements of architectural design stages, creating, understanding and defining the space

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to give information and get students gain skills in analyzing theoretically the values and place of social, economic and cultural environment, thought and philosophy, literatüre and other Works of art of the era,on the production of architectural products. Architectural movements.

Course Contents : Industrial Revolution from the Present, Environment and Architecture, the new Emerging Technologies and New Materials and Emerging Architecture Induced Currents, structures Creator Feedback Philosophical and Theoretical Background architects period 1914-1918 Abstract, conceptual vocabulary of contemporary architecture underlying the diversity of behavior, trends analysis of samples; futurism, constructivism, Suprematism, sample analysis of currents, currents samples analysis Purism, analysis of trends samples, analysis of samples of currents; Neo-Plasticism functionalism, Bauhaus, currents samples analysis; Expressionism, currents samples analysis; Brutalism, currents samples analysis; Post modernism, historicist (Historian) Approachof contextualist (Contextualist) Approach of Late Modernism, New Modernism, Deconstructivism, final exam will be applied.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Industrial Revolution from the Present, Environment and Architecture Source reading lecture and discussion
2 Emerging Technologies and New Materials and Emerging Architecture Induced Currents Source reading lecture and discussion
3 Feedback architects Philosophical Theories and Theoretical Background Creator Structures Period 1914-1918 Source reading lecture and discussion
4 Diversity of Thought Behind the vocabulary of contemporary architecture behavior Source reading lecture and discussion
5 Analysis of samples of currents; Futurism Source reading lecture and discussion
6 Constructivism, Suprematism. Analysis of samples of currents Source reading lecture and discussion
7 Analysis of samples of currents / Mid-term exam Source reading Exam
8 Purism; Flows Analysis of Samples Source reading lecture and discussion
9 Analysis of samples of currents; Neo-Plasticism Source reading lecture and discussion
10 Functionalism, Bauhaus Source reading lecture and discussion
11 Analysis of samples of currents; Expressionism Source reading lecture and discussion
12 Analysis of samples of currents; Brutalism Source reading lecture and discussion
13 An approach analysis of samples of currents, Post Modernism, historicist (Historian) approach Source reading lecture and discussion
14 Contextualist Approach, Late Modernism, New Modernism, Deconstructivism Source reading lecture and discussion
15 Final exam Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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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 1 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. 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. 3
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. 0
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 2
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. 0
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 2
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 3
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. 3
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. 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 53
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.12
ECTS Credit: 2