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Course Name : Advanced Architectural Design 1

Course Code : MM-531

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ONUR KARAGENÇ ERMAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YEĞİN
Asst.Prof.Dr. FAZİLET DUYGU SABAN
Prof.Dr. ERKİN ERTEN
Instructor ALTAY ÇOLAK
Asst.Prof.Dr. SERPİL ÇERÇİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Determines the positive criteria for the selection of the place for building and makes appropriate decisions about the choice of location.
Prepares requirement program of the building.
Conducts building-related research and obtains information.
Creates the necessary background for work in the field of architecture, planning, design on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to develop skills gained at the undergraduate level. In this course, students are required to perform a series of tasks concerning place choice, requirement program and design problems. The knowledge gained in this programme forms a basis for the course "Advanced Architecture Project 2."

Course Contents : Preparing building programme, generating requirement program, making decisions concerning place choice, preparing function scheme.

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 Choice of subject matter. Making research on the topic Lecture, presentation, discussion
2 Discussions in the scope of the chosen topic. Making research on the topic presentation, discussion
3 Determining the criteria for site selection on the selected topic. Research of the criteria about the choice of location. Lecture, presentation, discussion
4 Research on maps for choosing a location. Research on maps for appropriate land and location. presentation, discussion
5 Analysis of selected land in terms of topography, physical environment and architectural environment. Site analysis. presentation, discussion
6 Investigation of the samples that were built inside and outside of the country about the selected subject. Research on samples presentation, discussion
7 Focusing on making a building programme of the chosen topic on the basis of the samples and making discussions about the programme. Resesarch on building programme. Lecture, presentation, discussion
8 Focusing on making a building programme of the chosen topic on the basis of the samples and making discussions about the programme. Resesarch on building programme Lecture, presentation, discussion
9 Focusing on making a building programme of the chosen topic on the basis of the samples and making discussions about the programme. Resesarch on building programme Lecture, presentation, discussion
10 Midterm Exam Repetition of the previous issues Exam
11 Extraction the function scheme of the chosen topic Resesarch on function scheme Lecture, presentation, discussion
12 Preparation of the requirement programme that appropriate to the subject. Resesarch on requirement programme Lecture, presentation, discussion
13 Discussions on the programme. Reviewing the program presentation, discussion
14 Discussions on the programme. Reviewing the program presentation, discussion
15 Gathering the data, plot, program, document, and the samples into a file to be a source of Advanced Architectural Design 2 course. Preparing the submission file and presentation. presentation, discussion
16/17 Final Exam Submission of the study. presentation, discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)
Required Course Material(s)  Books, periodicals, regulations, standarts, plans, meteorological data, etc. and other materials according to the selected subject.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 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 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. 5
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. 4
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. 4
5 Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. 3
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. 5
8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 3
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. 5
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. 3
12 Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. 5
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. 5
14 Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. 4
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. 5
17 Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. 5
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. 3
19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 3
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, 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 140
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6
ECTS Credit: 6