COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DESIGN TECHNIQUES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PLN 2219 DESIGN TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

City and Regional Planning

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÖZDE EKŞIOĞLU ÇETINTAHRA

Offered to

City and Regional Planning

Course Objective

This course intends to give an overall conception of design expressions, methods, and techniques to be applied by students.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To define the domain of our profession in terms of design as a concept. (knowledge)
2   To differentiate different ways of how thought is transferred into various media via abstraction techniques (analysis)
3   To be engaged in design activities by ways of expression and presentation used in urban design studies (synthesis)
4   To use and apply different manual or digital techniques in design presentations (application)
5   To analyze the background of symbolic expressions and have knowledge in terms of their design techniques. (analysis)

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. - Getting acquainted, transferring the content and operation of the course, explaining the evaluation methods - Presentation of previous years' student assignments - Discussion of the concept of design - Discussing the concept of design through student answers in the pre-lesson questionnaire
2 2. - Historical processes that direct the concept of design in different fields - The place of design in city planning and urban design disciplines
3 3. - Review of basic design principles and elements - Use of basic design elements in visual expression techniques
4 4. - Visual communication, symbol, logo and infographic
5 5. - Visual expression styles and schematicization techniques in urban design (functional layout schemes, flow-charts, etc.)
6 6. - Presentation techniques (sketch, poster and layout)
7 7. Midterm Examination
8 8. - Conversion of concept and object into design - Design practices and techniques in the built environment Assignment topics will be explained and students groups will be determined at this stage.
9 9. Field research about the assignment Visual data about the study area will be collected with students.
10 10. Experiments through computer aided design software: From object to design Homework related applications will be made
11 11. Design experiments through computer aided design software: From concept to design Homework related applications will be made
12 12. Design experiments through computer aided design software: Holistic approaches Homework related applications will be made
13 13. Homework Reviews Homework related applications will be made
14 14. Assignment Submission and Presentation Assignments will be submitted in exhibition format
15 15. Homework Evaluations and Conclusions

Recomended or Required Reading

Anderson, J., Mimari Tasarım, Literatür Yayınları: 632, 2011.
Artun, A. , Aliçavuşoğlu, E., Bauhaus: Modernleşmenin Tasarımı, Iletişim Yayınları 1381, Istanbul, 2011.
Ching, F. D. K., Mimarlık ve Sanatta Yaratıcı Bir Süreç Çizim, YEM Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010.
Onat, E., Mimarlık, Form ve Geometri, Efil Yayınevi, Ankara, 2010.
Bielefeld, B., El Khouli, S., Adım Adım Tasarım Fikirleri, YEM Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010.
Lynch, K., Kent Imgesi, Türkiye Iş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010,
Bademli, R., Kentsel Planlama ve Tasarım Öğrencilerine Notlar, ŞPO yayını, Ankara, 2005.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

In this course, theoretical descriptions will be made with conference presentations and readings. Students will be given the opportunity to experience the design stages with theoretical and, if necessary, practical explanations of design experts from different fields who will be invited in certain weeks. Throughout the semester, using group discussions and brainstorming methods, students will be asked to research, discuss, evaluate and present at certain stages of a design topic via class discussions.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + FINS * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Mid-Term Exam %30
Homework Assignments %30
Final Exam %40

Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes to be evaluated via midterm exam: Define the domain of our profession in terms of design as a concept (knowledge), differentiate different ways of how thought is transferred into various media via abstraction techniques (analysis)

Learning outcomes to be evaluated via assignments: Engaged in design activities by ways of expression and presentation used in urban design studies (synthesis), use and apply different manual or digital techniques in design presentations (application)

Learning outcomes to be evaluated viafinal exam: Define the domain of our profession in terms of design as a concept (knowledge), differentiate different ways of how thought is transferred into various media via abstraction techniques (analysis) analyze the background of symbolic expressions and have knowledge in terms of their design techniques. (analysis)


A midterm exam will be held throughout the semester and an assignment will be expected to be submitted. At assignment, student groups will be formed and a group work will be expected. In addition, a fiction will be given to measure the personal performance of the student in the homework. Therefore, the submitted assignment will be graded both through group work and individually. In the grade to be taken from the assignment, the group and individual grade rates will be given at the same level (50% each).

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

This course will be carried out in the form of conferences supported by visual presentations and applications for technical explanations. In-class discussions will be held on the topics covered, and students' understanding of the topics will be tested. Students' visual perception, evaluation and development skills of design techniques will be supported by interactive discussions. At the same time, design applications related to the subjects covered in the course will be made and the student will be able to comprehend the subject by applying it.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gozde.eksioglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Student Presentations 1 2 2
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 6 2 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 91

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.15
LO.25
LO.345
LO.45
LO.5455

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