Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URBAN DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS | - | Spring Semester | 2+4 | 4 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Aysun Ferrah GÜNER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Mine ÇAĞLAR, Assist.Prof. Yazgı AKSOY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce the discipline of urban design in the frame of morphological, social, perceptual, visual, functional and cultural directors and to teach the basic concepts, topics, principles and different approaches in this area. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introducing this course and informing about the field trip,Concepts of space / urban space, development of the concept of urban design and its relation with other spatial sciences; Providing relating data - Field Trip,Components and Concept of Urban Pattern; Urban Pattern Analysis,Urban identity and urban image elements; Urban image analysis,Basic behavioral theories in the context of human-space interaction; Other spatial analyzes,Types of spatial perception; visual, auditory, smell, tactile, intuitive perception and Gestalt theory and principles; Other spatial analyzes,Function, scale, proportion factors and other aesthetic values in the context of form and spatial organization; Other Spatial Analysis,Midterm, Syntheses,Urban design principles; pattern, color, light, shadow, harmony, contrast, balance, continuity / repetition, change, symmetry, asymmetric balance, axis, dominant, monument; Suggestion and approach,Urban design and environmental factors; natural, geographical, topographical, geological, meteorological conditions, ecological urban design; Design Implementation,Other elements related to urban place pattern; urban furnishings, floor materials; Design Implementation,Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-I; Design Implementation,Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-II; Design Implementation,Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understanding the multidisciplinary structure of urban design 2. Understanding the urban fabric and image 3. Understanding of urban space and human relation 4. Developing creative thinking and evaluation skills 5. Developing conceptualization and expressing skills with symbols 6. Designing development of skills | 10, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing this course and informing about the field trip | |
| 2 | Concepts of space / urban space, development of the concept of urban design and its relation with other spatial sciences; Providing relating data - Field Trip | |
| 3 | Components and Concept of Urban Pattern; Urban Pattern Analysis | |
| 4 | Urban identity and urban image elements; Urban image analysis | |
| 5 | Basic behavioral theories in the context of human-space interaction; Other spatial analyzes | |
| 6 | Types of spatial perception; visual, auditory, smell, tactile, intuitive perception and Gestalt theory and principles; Other spatial analyzes | |
| 7 | Function, scale, proportion factors and other aesthetic values in the context of form and spatial organization; Other Spatial Analysis | |
| 8 | Midterm, Syntheses | |
| 9 | Urban design principles; pattern, color, light, shadow, harmony, contrast, balance, continuity / repetition, change, symmetry, asymmetric balance, axis, dominant, monument; Suggestion and approach | |
| 10 | Urban design and environmental factors; natural, geographical, topographical, geological, meteorological conditions, ecological urban design; Design Implementation | |
| 11 | Other elements related to urban place pattern; urban furnishings, floor materials; Design Implementation | |
| 12 | Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-I; Design Implementation | |
| 13 | Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-II; Design Implementation | |
| 14 | Student Presentations |
| Resources |
| Alexander C., et al., (1987), A New Theory Of Urban Design, Oxford University Press, New York. Bacon, E. N., (1969), Design of Cities, Cambridge - Massachusetts: MIT Press. Bademli, R. R., (2005), Kentsel Planlama ve Tasarım Öğrencilerine Notlar, TMMOB Şehir Plancıları Odası, Ankara. Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). Urban Design Reader, Oxford. Cliff, M., (1992), Urban Design: Street and Square, Oxford. Gehl, J., (1987), Life Between Buildings, New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Giritlioğlu, C., (1991), Şehirsel Mekân Öğeleri ve Tasarım, İTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Baskı Atölyesi, İstanbul. Greed, C., Marion R., (1998), Introducing Urban Design: Interventions and Responses, London. Kostof, S., (1991), The City Assembled, The Elements Of Urban Form Through History, London. Kostof, S., (1992), The City Shaped, Urban Patterns and Meaning Through History, London, Bulfinch Press.3 Krier, R., (1984), Urban Space, London: Academy Editions. Lynch, K., (1962), The Image of the City, Cambridge - Massachusetts: MIT Press. Lynch, K., (1989), Good City Form, Cambridge - Massachusetts: MIT Press. Madanipour, A. (2004). Design of Urban Space: An Inquiry into Socio-spatial Process. Ann Arbor, Mi: UMI. Morval, J., (1985), Çevre Psikolojisine Giriş, (N. Bilgin, çev.), Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları, İzmir. Spreiregen, P. D., (1965), Urban Design: The Architecture of Towns and Cities, McGraw-Hill. Trancik, R. (1986), Finding Lost Space: Theories of Urban Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Webb, M., (1990), The City Square, London: Thames and Hudson. Zucker, P. (1959). Town and Square. New York: Colombia University Press |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 6 | 84 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 8 | 4 | 32 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 136 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URBAN DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS | - | Spring Semester | 2+4 | 4 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Aysun Ferrah GÜNER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Mine ÇAĞLAR, Assist.Prof. Yazgı AKSOY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce the discipline of urban design in the frame of morphological, social, perceptual, visual, functional and cultural directors and to teach the basic concepts, topics, principles and different approaches in this area. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introducing this course and informing about the field trip,Concepts of space / urban space, development of the concept of urban design and its relation with other spatial sciences; Providing relating data - Field Trip,Components and Concept of Urban Pattern; Urban Pattern Analysis,Urban identity and urban image elements; Urban image analysis,Basic behavioral theories in the context of human-space interaction; Other spatial analyzes,Types of spatial perception; visual, auditory, smell, tactile, intuitive perception and Gestalt theory and principles; Other spatial analyzes,Function, scale, proportion factors and other aesthetic values in the context of form and spatial organization; Other Spatial Analysis,Midterm, Syntheses,Urban design principles; pattern, color, light, shadow, harmony, contrast, balance, continuity / repetition, change, symmetry, asymmetric balance, axis, dominant, monument; Suggestion and approach,Urban design and environmental factors; natural, geographical, topographical, geological, meteorological conditions, ecological urban design; Design Implementation,Other elements related to urban place pattern; urban furnishings, floor materials; Design Implementation,Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-I; Design Implementation,Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-II; Design Implementation,Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understanding the multidisciplinary structure of urban design 2. Understanding the urban fabric and image 3. Understanding of urban space and human relation 4. Developing creative thinking and evaluation skills 5. Developing conceptualization and expressing skills with symbols 6. Designing development of skills | 10, 14, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing this course and informing about the field trip | |
| 2 | Concepts of space / urban space, development of the concept of urban design and its relation with other spatial sciences; Providing relating data - Field Trip | |
| 3 | Components and Concept of Urban Pattern; Urban Pattern Analysis | |
| 4 | Urban identity and urban image elements; Urban image analysis | |
| 5 | Basic behavioral theories in the context of human-space interaction; Other spatial analyzes | |
| 6 | Types of spatial perception; visual, auditory, smell, tactile, intuitive perception and Gestalt theory and principles; Other spatial analyzes | |
| 7 | Function, scale, proportion factors and other aesthetic values in the context of form and spatial organization; Other Spatial Analysis | |
| 8 | Midterm, Syntheses | |
| 9 | Urban design principles; pattern, color, light, shadow, harmony, contrast, balance, continuity / repetition, change, symmetry, asymmetric balance, axis, dominant, monument; Suggestion and approach | |
| 10 | Urban design and environmental factors; natural, geographical, topographical, geological, meteorological conditions, ecological urban design; Design Implementation | |
| 11 | Other elements related to urban place pattern; urban furnishings, floor materials; Design Implementation | |
| 12 | Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-I; Design Implementation | |
| 13 | Design of streets and streets from the forms of urban space; examples and practical practices-II; Design Implementation | |
| 14 | Student Presentations |
| Resources |
| Alexander C., et al., (1987), A New Theory Of Urban Design, Oxford University Press, New York. Bacon, E. N., (1969), Design of Cities, Cambridge - Massachusetts: MIT Press. Bademli, R. R., (2005), Kentsel Planlama ve Tasarım Öğrencilerine Notlar, TMMOB Şehir Plancıları Odası, Ankara. Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). Urban Design Reader, Oxford. Cliff, M., (1992), Urban Design: Street and Square, Oxford. Gehl, J., (1987), Life Between Buildings, New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Giritlioğlu, C., (1991), Şehirsel Mekân Öğeleri ve Tasarım, İTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Baskı Atölyesi, İstanbul. Greed, C., Marion R., (1998), Introducing Urban Design: Interventions and Responses, London. Kostof, S., (1991), The City Assembled, The Elements Of Urban Form Through History, London. Kostof, S., (1992), The City Shaped, Urban Patterns and Meaning Through History, London, Bulfinch Press.3 Krier, R., (1984), Urban Space, London: Academy Editions. Lynch, K., (1962), The Image of the City, Cambridge - Massachusetts: MIT Press. Lynch, K., (1989), Good City Form, Cambridge - Massachusetts: MIT Press. Madanipour, A. (2004). Design of Urban Space: An Inquiry into Socio-spatial Process. Ann Arbor, Mi: UMI. Morval, J., (1985), Çevre Psikolojisine Giriş, (N. Bilgin, çev.), Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları, İzmir. Spreiregen, P. D., (1965), Urban Design: The Architecture of Towns and Cities, McGraw-Hill. Trancik, R. (1986), Finding Lost Space: Theories of Urban Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Webb, M., (1990), The City Square, London: Thames and Hudson. Zucker, P. (1959). Town and Square. New York: Colombia University Press |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |