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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
00310102 Introduction to Architectural Design 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 2 2
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques vize, final
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites ön koşul bulunmamaktadır
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Dr. Res. Asst. Büşra YILMAZ ERDOĞAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Dr. Res. Asst. Büşra YILMAZ ERDOĞAN A-203 [email protected] 7811
Course Content
This course is an introduction to the discipline of architecture and its contextual formation.
Objectives of the Course
The course mainly aims to teach the general concepts about architecture and design, the related subjects to the freshman.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 To have multidimensional knowledge and understanding in the field of architecture. To have the ability to use this knowledge to make the necessary applications in the related field. 1
P6 To have knowledge in the history of art and architecture on a national and international scale. 4
P12 To have the ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, expressing ideas). 1
P16 To be able to express by establishing a connection between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the general culture of the individual. 1
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To obtain the ability to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge. P.1.1 1
O2 To comprehend the historical meaning of architecture, to follow the developments of the periods and to analyze their differences. P.6.1 1
O3 To gain a theoretical basis of the concepts and the terminology of art and architectural history. P.6.2 1
O4 Gains the ability to form a bond by establishing the relationship of spatial design development with cultural, social, political and historical concepts. P.6.6 1
O5 Ability to effectively apply the elements required for an effective speech. P.12.2 2
O6 To be able to make comparisons between national and international values in art and design. P.16.3 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 What is architecture? Who is architect?
2 The phenomenon of Design-Designing-Creativity
3 Space in Architecture
4 Architectural works
5 Architectural works
6 Architectural works
7 Architectural works
8 Architectural works
9 Midterm
10 Architectural works
11 Architectural works
12 Architectural works
13 Architectural works
14 Architectural works
15 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Ching, Francis D.K., Mimarlık Biçim, Mekan ve Düzen
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 1 1
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 2 2
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 60
Total Work Load / 30 2
Course ECTS Credits: 2
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P6 P12 P16
O1 To obtain the ability to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge. 1 - - -
O2 To comprehend the historical meaning of architecture, to follow the developments of the periods and to analyze their differences. - 4 - -
O3 To gain a theoretical basis of the concepts and the terminology of art and architectural history. - 3 - -
O4 Gains the ability to form a bond by establishing the relationship of spatial design development with cultural, social, political and historical concepts. - 4 - -
O5 Ability to effectively apply the elements required for an effective speech. - - 2 -
O6 To be able to make comparisons between national and international values in art and design. - - - 1