Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to DESIGN I | - | Fall Semester | 2+6 | 5 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Bengi ATUN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Heval Zeliha ÜÇOK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this first studio class of architecture, interior architecture and urban design, the objective is to establish in the students a strong and comprehensive foundation for design by acquainting them with the various stages/methodologies of design including abstract thinking, concept development and design development as well as the fundamentals of good architectural design including responsiveness to site, function, environmental factors and materials. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Course and Project,Narrative of Music through Spatial Terms,Abstraction in Three-Dimensional Form; From Parts to Whole,Abstraction in Two Dimensions, Rational Analysis of Music; From Parts to Whole,Concept Development,Development of Concept as Three-Dimensional Form,1st JURY,Environmental Factors; Sun, Wind, Climate,Site and Function Determination, Application of Environmental Factors to Site,Material Selection and Wall Model at 1:20 scale,Concept Development; Integration of Additional Factors - Sketch Shadow Analysis ,Design Development,2nd JURY,Revisions/Portfolio. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Based on observations of human movements, the student is able to come up with the spatial terms that correspond to these movements. | 11, 6 | E |
| 2. The student is able to bring together disparate elements into a comprehensive form perceivable as a whole unit. | 10, 2, 6 | F |
| 3. The student is able to analyze a complex whole in terms of the parts it is composed of as well as the relationship between these parts. | 10, 2, 6 | F |
| 4. The student is able to come up with a design concept that will meet the design brief and act as a guide in arriving at a meaningful form. | 19, 2, 20, 23 | F |
| 5. The student is able to determine wind movements, climatic data and the angle of the sun in the horizontal and vertical dimensions for any day and hour of the year using a given application program. | 5, 9 | E |
| 6. The student understands the mutual relationship between form and material and is able to accordingly shape her/his form. | 2, 6 | E, F |
| 7. The student begins to develop a design concept in a manner wherein relevant environmental factors and functional requirements are also integrated into it. | 2 | F |
| 8. The student is able to determine the interaction of the sun with her/his designed form in any given season and during any time of the day. | 2 | E |
| 9. The student begins to express her/his project in plan, section and model form at the right scale. | 2 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course and Project | Music selection and acquiring of material for first 3 homework |
| 2 | Narrative of Music through Spatial Terms | Homework #1: Convert your intuitive movement response to the music into a series of spatial terms, in a time-bound manner, within the format indicated and using graphic language. |
| 3 | Abstraction in Three-Dimensional Form; From Parts to Whole | Homework #2: Convert your spatial terms into a three-dimensional representation of your music. You can only use sticks in the format indicated and at 1:20 scale. |
| 4 | Abstraction in Two Dimensions, Rational Analysis of Music; From Parts to Whole | Homework #3; The music will be analyzed rationally as being composed of parts that make up a whole in the given format, in a time-bound manner. |
| 5 | Concept Development | Homework #4; Develop a Concept for a pavilion which reflects your chosen piece of music. |
| 6 | Development of Concept as Three-Dimensional Form | Homework #5: Build the model of your pavilion at 1:50 scale. |
| 7 | 1st JURY | Homeworks 1,2,3,4 ve 5 need to be submitted |
| 8 | Environmental Factors; Sun, Wind, Climate | |
| 9 | Site and Function Determination, Application of Environmental Factors to Site | Analysis of Site based on Circulation and Assigned Function, Documentation of Environmental Factors on 1:500 site plan |
| 10 | Material Selection and Wall Model at 1:20 scale | Homework #7: Build a wall section of your pavilion at 1:20 scale representing your chosen material at the right scale. |
| 11 | Concept Development; Integration of Additional Factors - Sketch Shadow Analysis | Homewor #8: Indicate your developed concept with sketch shadows on the 1:100 site plan. In addition, on another sheet , indicate how your concept has evolved since the beginning of the semester |
| 12 | Design Development | Homework #9; Express your developed design at 1:20 scale in plan, section and model form. |
| 13 | 2nd JURY | Homeworks 6,7,8 &9 will be submitted. |
| 14 | Revisions/Portfolio |
| Resources |
| To be distributed by the lecturer |
| 1. Charles G. Ramsey, Harold R. Sleeper (2000), Architectural Graphic Standarts, Wiley and Sons 2. Francis D.K. Ching (2004), İç Mekan Tasarımı, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları / Mimarlık Dizisi 3. Necati İnceoğlu (1995), Düşünme ve Anlatım Aracı Olarak Eskizler, Helikon Yayınları 4. Rob Krier (2002), Architectural Composition, Rizzoli 5. Robert W. Gill (1984), Manual of Rendering with Pen and Ink, Van Nostrand Reinhold 6. The Modulor (2004), Le Corbusier, Springer 7. Leski, Kyna (2015), The Storm of Creativity, MIT Press 8. Balkan, Erhan A. (2005), Mimari Tasarımda Konsept, Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Yayınları |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | For urban design / landscape design and planning activities and research, able to comprehend and analyze multidimensional forms of knowledge, including theoretical and professional knowledge in a national and global context, and develop new ideas with a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to various urban design problems. | X | |||||
| 2 | In urban design, landscape planning, design and management processes, through recognizing materials and technologies aimed at preserving the balance of human-culture-natural and built environment; have the knowledge based on sustainability of environmental systems. | X | |||||
| 3 | Able to find ideas by presenting expert knowledge of ethical values, project management, legal rights and responsibilities and regulations in related field. | ||||||
| 4 | Acquires information about the natural, cultural and historical development processes of cities and landscapes and establishes connections between this information with a professional approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Have ability to make connections between the field of urban design/ landscape architecture and sustainable development principles, and has the necessary knowledge and understanding on current global issues such as climate crisis, urban/disaster resilience. | ||||||
| 6 | Has the ability to identify and analyze problems in the fields of city, landscape, design and planning, synthesize them with appropriate methods and techniques, and develop multiple alternative design solutions. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the ability to synthesize information from all other disciplines related to the field of city, landscape, architecture and planning, to work interactively with all related fields, to establish interdisciplinary work teams and to manage these teams. | X | |||||
| 8 | In producing sustainable solutions to events, facts, situations and problems in the field of urban design and landscape architecture; Can carry out project and implementation processes in planning, design, conservation and management studies that take into account ecological systems and are based on preserving the balance of human-culture-nature and built environment. | ||||||
| 9 | Has the ability to take individual and joint responsibilities in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies covering the field of urban design and landscape architecture. | X | |||||
| 10 | Ability to create innovative ideas and scenarios and develop concepts by using theoretical knowledge and visual communication technologies related to the field in multidisciplinary studies; to design and visualize application projects with his knowledge of materials, structure and construction technology. | X | |||||
| 11 | Have the ability of dialectical understanding to the several knowledge types related to city, landscape, nature and design, and a conduct research to update the knowledge, and plans learning processes. | ||||||
| 12 | Enriches the knowledge and equipment by adding current knowledge and technologies related to the field and all forms of knowledge based on human-space interaction to his own knowledge with the awareness of lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 13 | Has the ability to express his/her research, ideas and projects in the field of urban design and landscape architecture with all kinds of written, visual, digital, analogue media and communication tools required by the profession ;has the ability to use technical drawing standards and software tools to visualize urban landscape design projects and relate them to each other within a project as a whole. | X | |||||
| 14 | By using English effectively at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, follows the developments in the field and communicates effectively with the colleagues. | ||||||
| 15 | With the awareness of the public aspect of urban space and landscape, organizes and implements socially inclusive projects, collaborations and events. | ||||||
| 16 | Has the skills and awareness to collect, evaluate and interpret the necessary data at the level of professional expertise in order to contribute to urban design / urban development and renewal / definition, protection and design of landscapes to increase the quality of life of the society and public benefit. | ||||||
| 17 | Being aware that the actions of the landscape architect are beneficial in terms of human rights and society and that they produce social services, knowledge, sensitivity and awareness about social justice, quality culture, protection of natural and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, legal frameworks and ethical principles specific to providing professional services. It has equipment. | ||||||
| 18 | Has the necessary knowledge and awareness about the pressures, problems and current trends on cities, rural areas, landscapes and nature at national and international levels. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 6 | 84 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 166 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(166/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 DESIGN I | - | Fall Semester | 2+6 | 5 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Bengi ATUN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Heval Zeliha ÜÇOK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In this first studio class of architecture, interior architecture and urban design, the objective is to establish in the students a strong and comprehensive foundation for design by acquainting them with the various stages/methodologies of design including abstract thinking, concept development and design development as well as the fundamentals of good architectural design including responsiveness to site, function, environmental factors and materials. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Course and Project,Narrative of Music through Spatial Terms,Abstraction in Three-Dimensional Form; From Parts to Whole,Abstraction in Two Dimensions, Rational Analysis of Music; From Parts to Whole,Concept Development,Development of Concept as Three-Dimensional Form,1st JURY,Environmental Factors; Sun, Wind, Climate,Site and Function Determination, Application of Environmental Factors to Site,Material Selection and Wall Model at 1:20 scale,Concept Development; Integration of Additional Factors - Sketch Shadow Analysis ,Design Development,2nd JURY,Revisions/Portfolio. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Based on observations of human movements, the student is able to come up with the spatial terms that correspond to these movements. | 11, 6 | E |
| 2. The student is able to bring together disparate elements into a comprehensive form perceivable as a whole unit. | 10, 2, 6 | F |
| 3. The student is able to analyze a complex whole in terms of the parts it is composed of as well as the relationship between these parts. | 10, 2, 6 | F |
| 4. The student is able to come up with a design concept that will meet the design brief and act as a guide in arriving at a meaningful form. | 19, 2, 20, 23 | F |
| 5. The student is able to determine wind movements, climatic data and the angle of the sun in the horizontal and vertical dimensions for any day and hour of the year using a given application program. | 5, 9 | E |
| 6. The student understands the mutual relationship between form and material and is able to accordingly shape her/his form. | 2, 6 | E, F |
| 7. The student begins to develop a design concept in a manner wherein relevant environmental factors and functional requirements are also integrated into it. | 2 | F |
| 8. The student is able to determine the interaction of the sun with her/his designed form in any given season and during any time of the day. | 2 | E |
| 9. The student begins to express her/his project in plan, section and model form at the right scale. | 2 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course and Project | Music selection and acquiring of material for first 3 homework |
| 2 | Narrative of Music through Spatial Terms | Homework #1: Convert your intuitive movement response to the music into a series of spatial terms, in a time-bound manner, within the format indicated and using graphic language. |
| 3 | Abstraction in Three-Dimensional Form; From Parts to Whole | Homework #2: Convert your spatial terms into a three-dimensional representation of your music. You can only use sticks in the format indicated and at 1:20 scale. |
| 4 | Abstraction in Two Dimensions, Rational Analysis of Music; From Parts to Whole | Homework #3; The music will be analyzed rationally as being composed of parts that make up a whole in the given format, in a time-bound manner. |
| 5 | Concept Development | Homework #4; Develop a Concept for a pavilion which reflects your chosen piece of music. |
| 6 | Development of Concept as Three-Dimensional Form | Homework #5: Build the model of your pavilion at 1:50 scale. |
| 7 | 1st JURY | Homeworks 1,2,3,4 ve 5 need to be submitted |
| 8 | Environmental Factors; Sun, Wind, Climate | |
| 9 | Site and Function Determination, Application of Environmental Factors to Site | Analysis of Site based on Circulation and Assigned Function, Documentation of Environmental Factors on 1:500 site plan |
| 10 | Material Selection and Wall Model at 1:20 scale | Homework #7: Build a wall section of your pavilion at 1:20 scale representing your chosen material at the right scale. |
| 11 | Concept Development; Integration of Additional Factors - Sketch Shadow Analysis | Homewor #8: Indicate your developed concept with sketch shadows on the 1:100 site plan. In addition, on another sheet , indicate how your concept has evolved since the beginning of the semester |
| 12 | Design Development | Homework #9; Express your developed design at 1:20 scale in plan, section and model form. |
| 13 | 2nd JURY | Homeworks 6,7,8 &9 will be submitted. |
| 14 | Revisions/Portfolio |
| Resources |
| To be distributed by the lecturer |
| 1. Charles G. Ramsey, Harold R. Sleeper (2000), Architectural Graphic Standarts, Wiley and Sons 2. Francis D.K. Ching (2004), İç Mekan Tasarımı, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları / Mimarlık Dizisi 3. Necati İnceoğlu (1995), Düşünme ve Anlatım Aracı Olarak Eskizler, Helikon Yayınları 4. Rob Krier (2002), Architectural Composition, Rizzoli 5. Robert W. Gill (1984), Manual of Rendering with Pen and Ink, Van Nostrand Reinhold 6. The Modulor (2004), Le Corbusier, Springer 7. Leski, Kyna (2015), The Storm of Creativity, MIT Press 8. Balkan, Erhan A. (2005), Mimari Tasarımda Konsept, Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Yayınları |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | For urban design / landscape design and planning activities and research, able to comprehend and analyze multidimensional forms of knowledge, including theoretical and professional knowledge in a national and global context, and develop new ideas with a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to various urban design problems. | X | |||||
| 2 | In urban design, landscape planning, design and management processes, through recognizing materials and technologies aimed at preserving the balance of human-culture-natural and built environment; have the knowledge based on sustainability of environmental systems. | X | |||||
| 3 | Able to find ideas by presenting expert knowledge of ethical values, project management, legal rights and responsibilities and regulations in related field. | ||||||
| 4 | Acquires information about the natural, cultural and historical development processes of cities and landscapes and establishes connections between this information with a professional approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Have ability to make connections between the field of urban design/ landscape architecture and sustainable development principles, and has the necessary knowledge and understanding on current global issues such as climate crisis, urban/disaster resilience. | ||||||
| 6 | Has the ability to identify and analyze problems in the fields of city, landscape, design and planning, synthesize them with appropriate methods and techniques, and develop multiple alternative design solutions. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the ability to synthesize information from all other disciplines related to the field of city, landscape, architecture and planning, to work interactively with all related fields, to establish interdisciplinary work teams and to manage these teams. | X | |||||
| 8 | In producing sustainable solutions to events, facts, situations and problems in the field of urban design and landscape architecture; Can carry out project and implementation processes in planning, design, conservation and management studies that take into account ecological systems and are based on preserving the balance of human-culture-nature and built environment. | ||||||
| 9 | Has the ability to take individual and joint responsibilities in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies covering the field of urban design and landscape architecture. | X | |||||
| 10 | Ability to create innovative ideas and scenarios and develop concepts by using theoretical knowledge and visual communication technologies related to the field in multidisciplinary studies; to design and visualize application projects with his knowledge of materials, structure and construction technology. | X | |||||
| 11 | Have the ability of dialectical understanding to the several knowledge types related to city, landscape, nature and design, and a conduct research to update the knowledge, and plans learning processes. | ||||||
| 12 | Enriches the knowledge and equipment by adding current knowledge and technologies related to the field and all forms of knowledge based on human-space interaction to his own knowledge with the awareness of lifelong learning. | ||||||
| 13 | Has the ability to express his/her research, ideas and projects in the field of urban design and landscape architecture with all kinds of written, visual, digital, analogue media and communication tools required by the profession ;has the ability to use technical drawing standards and software tools to visualize urban landscape design projects and relate them to each other within a project as a whole. | X | |||||
| 14 | By using English effectively at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, follows the developments in the field and communicates effectively with the colleagues. | ||||||
| 15 | With the awareness of the public aspect of urban space and landscape, organizes and implements socially inclusive projects, collaborations and events. | ||||||
| 16 | Has the skills and awareness to collect, evaluate and interpret the necessary data at the level of professional expertise in order to contribute to urban design / urban development and renewal / definition, protection and design of landscapes to increase the quality of life of the society and public benefit. | ||||||
| 17 | Being aware that the actions of the landscape architect are beneficial in terms of human rights and society and that they produce social services, knowledge, sensitivity and awareness about social justice, quality culture, protection of natural and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, legal frameworks and ethical principles specific to providing professional services. It has equipment. | ||||||
| 18 | Has the necessary knowledge and awareness about the pressures, problems and current trends on cities, rural areas, landscapes and nature at national and international levels. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |