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  Course Description
Course Name : Analysis Method on Architectural Products Reading

Course Code : MM-571

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. ÖZLEM ŞENYİĞİT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Uses architectural products evaluation methods and techniques
Identifies, interprets and applies architectural composition and development of visual perception and editing systems in the urban design.
Gains description and evaluation skills for concepts used in architecture and relationship between people, function and form
Gains skills to obtain, evaluate, apply and register information about the architectural process
Defines and interprets architectural design stages,the basic elements in the understanding and creating of space

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Subjective and objective analysis on the building and urban (residential) scale Analysis of semantic and syntactic evaluation methods and techniques The implementation of evaluation techniques in the visual environment Expanding overview during the evaluation process of design To be able to use statistical data analysis methods

Course Contents : Investigating theory and statements (products of thought) in the field of architecture and design Researching theories of Perception, Image, Cognition concepts Investigating evaluation methods and techniques Measuring subjective and objective relationships Examining assessment (evaluation) techniques on sample studies

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 Acquaintance Giving information about the course content Standard classroom technologies Oral Presentation
2 Introducing theory and statements (products of thought) in the field of architecture and design Standard classroom technologies, Visual / Oral Presentation
3 Theories of Perception, Image, introducing cognition concepts Standard classroom technologies, Visual / Oral Presentation
4 The analysis of evaluation methods and techniques Standard classroom technologies, Visual / Oral Presentation
5 Presentation and discussion of case research Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
6 Presentation and discussion of case research Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
7 Presentation and discussion of case research Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
8 Exam
9 Subjective and objective analysis on the building and urban (residential) scale Standard classroom technologies Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
10 Analysis of semantic and syntactic evaluation methods and techniques Standard classroom technologies Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
11 The implementation of evaluation techniques in the visual environment Standard classroom technologies Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
12 Statistical data analysis methods Standard classroom technologies Visual / Oral Presentation / Discussion
13 Analysis and discussion of student works Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation Group Study / Discussion
14 Analysis and discussion of student works Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation Group Study / Discussion
15 Analysis and discussion of student works Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation Group Study / Discussion
16/17 Analysis and discussion of student works Standard classroom technologies, Internet databases, library databases Visual / Oral Presentation Group Study / Discussion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Berger, J., (1986), Görme Biçimleri, (Çev. Y. Salman), Metis, İstanbul
 Hubka, V., Eder, W. E., (1996), "Design Science", London: Springer Verlag,.
 Jacques, R., Powell, J. A., (1981), Design: Science: Method", Surrey: West House.
 Pallasmaa, J. (2005), The Eyes of the Skin. Architecture and the Senses. John Wiley: New York.
 Rowe, P. G., (1987), "Design Thinking", Cambridge Mass: The MIT Press,.
 Schulz, C. N. (1980), Genius Loci, Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture Rizzoli, New York.
 Cross, N. (ed.), (1984), "Development in Design Methodology", New York: John Wiley and Sons.
 Gero, J. S., Maher, M. L. (ed.), (1993) "Modelling Creativity and Knowledge-Based Creative Design", New Jersey:Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc.
 Hays, K. M. (ed.), (2000), "Architecture, Theory Since", New York: Columbia University&MIT.
 Jones, J. C., (1992), "Design Methods", London: David Fulton.
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 6 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. 4
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. 3
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. 4
9 Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. 3
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. 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. 5
15 Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. 2
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. 1
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. 5
19 Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. 2
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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 5 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 149
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.96
ECTS Credit: 6