Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | EUT1124050 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Seher Oya AKMAN |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Assist. Zeynep Yazıcıoğlu |
| Aim | Describe and analyze the professional framework of architecture, interior design and industrial product design; Describe and analyze the legal ad regulatory framework of Professional practice. (This course includes a hypothetical tendering game for Students of Architecture and Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Departments . Students split into design and build firms, with one team undertaking the role of the tender board on behalf of the employer. The tender board develops the tender documents, the contract and the evaluation criteria for a Zen Garden Project and subsequently organizes the sealed bid . The design and build firms prepare their offers on a design and build basis, with a priced bill of quantities. A hypothetical claim/dispute between the winning team and the employer follows.) |
| Course Content | This course contains; Professional practice: basic concepts,Actors and resources in professional practice,Work and professional ethics,Relations between professions and related bodies,Introduction to professional bodies and actors,Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA,Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA,Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA,Introduction to international professional organisations (UIA,IFI ICSID) ,Professional approaches of international professional organisations ,Professional approaches of international professional organisations,Communication,Professional practice today and tomorrow. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Develops an awareness of the professional framework of architecture, interior design and industrial product design; | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| 2. Acquires an understanding of the concepts of work ethics, professional ethics and basic responsibilities. | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| 3. Identifies the basic actors in the framework of professional practice. | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| 4. Acquires an understanding of working and specialization areas in professional practice. | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional practice: basic concepts | |
| 2 | Actors and resources in professional practice | |
| 3 | Work and professional ethics | |
| 4 | Relations between professions and related bodies | |
| 5 | Introduction to professional bodies and actors | |
| 6 | Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA | |
| 7 | Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA | |
| 8 | Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA | |
| 9 | Introduction to international professional organisations (UIA,IFI ICSID) | |
| 11 | Professional approaches of international professional organisations | |
| 12 | Professional approaches of international professional organisations | |
| 13 | Communication | |
| 14 | Professional practice today and tomorrow |
| Resources |
| To be distributed by the lecturer |
| 1. The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice - Student Edition , American Institute of Architects Press (2002 ). 2. The Business of Design, Keith Granet, Princeton Architectural Press, (2011) 3. Introduction to Professional Practice, ppt.(2015) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Convert knowledge acquired from various disciplines into original design through critical thinking and problem analysis. | X | |||||
| 2 | Complete all design processes, including planning and execution, with creative outputs within set deadlines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Transfer essential inputs, such as user needs, acquired through various quantitative and qualitative research methods, to all design processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Utilize essential modeling, visual, and verbal presentation techniques throughout the design processes including the final stage. | X | |||||
| 5 | Apply universal, ethical, and ecological criteria, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in all professional work processes and methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | Facilitates interdisciplinary teamwork that meets international standards. | X | |||||
| 7 | Interpret contemporary design theory and practice within the context of its historical, artistic, and cultural background. | X | |||||
| 8 | Utilize various business models with features such as financial planning, investment, and analysis within the corporate and start-up ecosystem. | X | |||||
| 9 | Ensure the acquisition and protection of intellectual and industrial property rights. | X | |||||
| 10 | Explain professional laws and regulations. | X | |||||
| 11 | Incorporate materials and production methods from various industrial sectors in design processes | X | |||||
| 12 | Examine the evolving social, cultural, and economic aspects of design with a commitment to lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 13 | Effectively utilize continually advancing technological tools in the design process. | X | |||||
| 14 | Convert abstract concepts into two- and three-dimensional design compositions, aligning with fundamental design and aesthetic principles. | X | |||||
| 15 | Showcase the design projects developed in the classes to the society using various exhibition methods. | X | |||||
| 16 | Create commercial products that combine elements of craftsmanship, artistry, and design. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 58 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(58/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | EUT1124050 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ayşe Zeynep SÖZEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Seher Oya AKMAN |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Assist. Zeynep Yazıcıoğlu |
| Aim | Describe and analyze the professional framework of architecture, interior design and industrial product design; Describe and analyze the legal ad regulatory framework of Professional practice. (This course includes a hypothetical tendering game for Students of Architecture and Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Departments . Students split into design and build firms, with one team undertaking the role of the tender board on behalf of the employer. The tender board develops the tender documents, the contract and the evaluation criteria for a Zen Garden Project and subsequently organizes the sealed bid . The design and build firms prepare their offers on a design and build basis, with a priced bill of quantities. A hypothetical claim/dispute between the winning team and the employer follows.) |
| Course Content | This course contains; Professional practice: basic concepts,Actors and resources in professional practice,Work and professional ethics,Relations between professions and related bodies,Introduction to professional bodies and actors,Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA,Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA,Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA,Introduction to international professional organisations (UIA,IFI ICSID) ,Professional approaches of international professional organisations ,Professional approaches of international professional organisations,Communication,Professional practice today and tomorrow. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Develops an awareness of the professional framework of architecture, interior design and industrial product design; | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| 2. Acquires an understanding of the concepts of work ethics, professional ethics and basic responsibilities. | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| 3. Identifies the basic actors in the framework of professional practice. | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| 4. Acquires an understanding of working and specialization areas in professional practice. | 10, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional practice: basic concepts | |
| 2 | Actors and resources in professional practice | |
| 3 | Work and professional ethics | |
| 4 | Relations between professions and related bodies | |
| 5 | Introduction to professional bodies and actors | |
| 6 | Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA | |
| 7 | Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA | |
| 8 | Comparison of professional practice areas in Turkey, EU and USA | |
| 9 | Introduction to international professional organisations (UIA,IFI ICSID) | |
| 11 | Professional approaches of international professional organisations | |
| 12 | Professional approaches of international professional organisations | |
| 13 | Communication | |
| 14 | Professional practice today and tomorrow |
| Resources |
| To be distributed by the lecturer |
| 1. The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice - Student Edition , American Institute of Architects Press (2002 ). 2. The Business of Design, Keith Granet, Princeton Architectural Press, (2011) 3. Introduction to Professional Practice, ppt.(2015) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Convert knowledge acquired from various disciplines into original design through critical thinking and problem analysis. | X | |||||
| 2 | Complete all design processes, including planning and execution, with creative outputs within set deadlines. | X | |||||
| 3 | Transfer essential inputs, such as user needs, acquired through various quantitative and qualitative research methods, to all design processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Utilize essential modeling, visual, and verbal presentation techniques throughout the design processes including the final stage. | X | |||||
| 5 | Apply universal, ethical, and ecological criteria, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in all professional work processes and methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | Facilitates interdisciplinary teamwork that meets international standards. | X | |||||
| 7 | Interpret contemporary design theory and practice within the context of its historical, artistic, and cultural background. | X | |||||
| 8 | Utilize various business models with features such as financial planning, investment, and analysis within the corporate and start-up ecosystem. | X | |||||
| 9 | Ensure the acquisition and protection of intellectual and industrial property rights. | X | |||||
| 10 | Explain professional laws and regulations. | X | |||||
| 11 | Incorporate materials and production methods from various industrial sectors in design processes | X | |||||
| 12 | Examine the evolving social, cultural, and economic aspects of design with a commitment to lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 13 | Effectively utilize continually advancing technological tools in the design process. | X | |||||
| 14 | Convert abstract concepts into two- and three-dimensional design compositions, aligning with fundamental design and aesthetic principles. | X | |||||
| 15 | Showcase the design projects developed in the classes to the society using various exhibition methods. | X | |||||
| 16 | Create commercial products that combine elements of craftsmanship, artistry, and design. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |