COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR INCI UZUN

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

The aim is to develop abstract thinking/production skills through the evaluation of form-function-structure relationships, along with the principles of form generation and spatial organization, within the context of designs defined by a specific theme.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Textbook:
The primary textbook for the course is "Design Drawing" by Francis D. Ching, published in 2004 by John Wiley & Sons in New York. This book will serve as the foundation for understanding the essential concepts and techniques in design drawing.
Supplementary Texts:
In addition to the main textbook, students will also benefit from the following supplementary texts:
"Mimarlıkta Teknik Resim" by O. Şahinler and F. Kızıl, published in 2006 by YEM Yayınları in Istanbul. This book provides comprehensive coverage of technical drawing in architecture.
"Architectural Graphics" by Francis D. Ching, also published in 2004 by John Wiley & Sons in New York. This text complements the main textbook by offering additional insights into architectural graphic representation.
"Mimarlığın Temelleri" by L. Farrelly, published in 2011 by Literatür Yayınları in Istanbul. This book covers the fundamental principles of architecture, providing a broader context for the course material.
Other Course Materials:
Students will need a variety of drawing tools and materials for the course. These include 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, and 4H pencils, an eraser, A4 paper, a T-square, large and small set squares, scissors, a craft knife, adhesive, tape, 50*70 drawing board, tracing paper, and an A4 or A5 sketchbook.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be conducted through seminars delivered by the instructors, in-class activities defined within the conveyed information, assignments, and their evaluation and feedback.

Lectures / Practice: In the initial segments of the classes, instructors will deliver information on the topics, supported by visual aids. In light of the information provided during the lectures, students will engage in in-class drawing and coloring exercises. These exercises will be guided by the instructors.

Assignments: Following each class, the drawing and coloring exercises completed during the class will be finalized based on critiques. Additionally, students will be assigned homework that replicates the in-class exercises. All assignments are to be submitted in the following week.

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm Exam (20%): LO4, LO6
Portfolio 1 (20%): LO4, LO6
Portfolio 2 (30%): LO3, LO4, LO6
End-of-Semester Exam (30%): LO3, LO4, LO6

Students are required to submit their assignments and projects on the specified dates, adhering to the announced guidelines and deadlines throughout the semester. Participation in the course and documentation of the design process are mandatory.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes