COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ARCHITECTURAL THEORY AND CRITICISM

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MIM 4511 ARCHITECTURAL THEORY AND CRITICISM COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DENIZ BALIK

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

This course aims to raise awareness about different theories of contemporary architecture, philosophy and culture that establish a critical and discursive ground for architecture.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define fundamental knowledge of architectural theory and criticism.
2   Relate philosophical, economic, social, cultural and historical paradigms with the discipline of architecture.
3   Examplify critical frames of mind within the discipline of architecture and the others feeding it.
4   Compare different theories and criticisms.
5   Interpret fundamental theories and criticisms in written and oral form.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 General information on the scope, method, process and references of the course; Explanation of the Evaluation Criteria; Presentation of Communication and Sharing Platforms
2 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies I (Epistemology of Architecture / Theory-Praxis / Discourse)
3 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies II (History / Historiography)
4 Mapping of Relations and Terminologies III (Criticism / Architectural Criticism / Architectural History)
5 Critical Approaches I
6 Critical Approaches II
7 Mid-Term Exam
8 Architectural Theory in the Modern Period
9 Architectural Theory in the Post-Modern Period
10 Architectural Theory in the Late-Modern Period
11 Issues in Contemporary Architecture I
12 Issues in Contemporary Architecture II
13 Issues in Contemporary Architecture III
14 Evaluation of Blogs and Sharing Platforms

Recomended or Required Reading

Main References:
Graham. J. (Ed.) (2016). 2000+Mimarlık Teorisinin Acil Sorunları, Istanbul: Janus Yayınları.
Harrison, C., Wood, P. (Der.) (2011). Sanat ve Kuram 1900-2000; Değişen Fikirler Antolojisi, Istanbul: Küre Yayınları.
Sykes, A. K. (2017). Yeni Bir Gündem Inşa Etmek; Mimarlık Kuramı 1993-2009. Istanbul: Küre Yayınları.
Tanju, B. (2007). Tereddüd ve Tekerrür: Mimarlık Üzerine Metinler 1873-1960, Istanbul: Akın Nalça Yayınları
Tanyeli, U., (2011). Rüya, Inşa, Itiraz (Mimari Eleştiri Metinleri), Istanbul: Boyut Yayıncılık.
Tümertekin, A. (2019). Mimarlık Antolojisi; Klasik Metinler, Istanbul: Janus Yayınları.
Vidler, A. (2016). Yaşadığımız Günün Tarihleri: Mimarlıkta Modernizmi Icat Etmek, Istanbul: Janus Yayınları.

Supplementary References:
Anon, (2007). 1. Türkiye Mimarlık Eleştirisi Örnekleri Seçkisi, Istanbul: Mimarlar Odası Istanbul Büyükşehir Şubesi Yayınları.
Batur, E., (1999). Modernizmin Serüveni, Istanbul: Y.K.Y.
Benevelo, L. (1981). Modern Mimarlığın Tarihi, Cilt 1: Sanayi Devrimi, Istanbul: Çevre Yayınları.
Berman, M., (2004). Katı Olan Her Sey Buharlaşıyor; Modernite Deneyimi, Istanbul: Iletişim Yayınları.
Colquhoun, A. (1990). Mimari Eles tiri Yazıları, Ankara: Sevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı.
Colomina, B. (2011). Mahremiyet ve Kamusallık; Kitle Iletişim Aracı Olarak Modern Mimari, Istanbul: Metis Yayınları.
Collins, P., (1965). Changing Ideas in Modern Architecture 1750-1950, Londra: Faber and Faber.
Conrads, U. (1991). 20. Yüzyıl Mimarisinde Program ve Manifestolar, Ankara: Sevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı.
Foucault, M., (2011). Bilginin Arkeolojisi, Istanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları.
Heynen, H. (2011). Mimarlık ve Modernlik - Bir Eleştiri. Istanbul: Versus Kitap Yayınları.
Hubbard, P., Kitchin, R. (2018). Mekân ve Yer Üzerine Büyük Düşünürler, Istanbul: Litera Yayıncılık.
Su, H. (Der.) (2004). Teori ve Eleştiri, Ankara: Hece Yayınları
Şentürer, A., Ural, Ş., vd. (2004). Mimarlık ve Felsefe, Istanbul: YEM Yayınları.
Ünügür, S. M. (2001). Mimari Eleştiri Üzerine, Mimar.ist, 02 /2001, s. 55-59.
Yılmaz, A. Mimar'ın Ölümü: Eleştirel Bakışta Müellifin Yeri, Mimarlık Dergisi Mimarlık Eleştirisi Özel Sayısı 348.

References:
Evers, B. (2006). Architectural Theory: From the Renaissance to the Present, Taschen Verlag.
Frampton, K., (1992). Modern Architecture: A Critical History, London: Thames & Hudson.
Hays, K. M., (1998). Oppositions Reader: Selected Readings from a Journal for Ideas and Criticism in Architecture, 1973-1984, New York: Princeton Architectural Press.
Hays, K. M. (2000). Architecture Theory Since 1968, Massachussetts: The MIT Press.
Kruft, H.M. (1996). History of Architectural Theory, New York: Princeton Architectural Press.
Leach, N. (Der.) (1997). Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory, New York: Routledge
Mallgrave, H. F. (Der.) (2005). Architectural Theory: An Anthology from Vitruvius to 1870, Vol1, London: Wiley-Blackwell

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

In addition to theoretical lessons given by the instructors, students are expected to write short critical texts on the readings. Through Reflective Diary / Comparison Platform tools such as Sakai or Padlet, these critical texts are shared with all students in order to have joint discussions. Reflective diary work, which aims to ensure active participation in the course and to learn from each other, will be evaluated as students' performances during the term, depending on the number and originality of the critical texts written by the students.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE MTE * 0.50 + ASG * 0.50
4 FINS FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.50 + FINS * 0.50
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.50 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Methods:
Homework (Critical Texts submitted via Sakai/Padlet) 25%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final 50%

Assessment Criteria

Homework: LO1, LO2, LO3.
Mid-term Exam: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Final Exam: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The principles of Academic Integrity must be strictly adhered to, and any attempt to plagiarize, such as cheating and resorting to academic fraud, will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the instructions of the Higher Education Institution.

It is a prerequisite to have taken and passed the MIM 3811 History of Modern Architecture course.

It is recommended to take the course MIM 2812 Architecture from Antiquity to the Industrial Revolution.

Not attending the class is not an excuse for late or non-submitted assignments and work.

Late submissions will be the subject of different

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

deniz.balik@deu.edu.tr
zeynep.dundar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Will be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Tutorials 11 1 11
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 0 0 0
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 11 1 11
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8
Other activities within the scope of the atelier pratices 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 4 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.15
LO.25
LO.33
LO.44
LO.53