Architecture
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00310111 | Architectural Design I | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 4+4+0 | 8 | 8 |
| 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
Definition of the elements of basic design: line, direction, shape, size, space interval, texture, color, movement, light, shadow, sound, the principles that help determine thedefinition in visual perception, foreground-background relationships, foreground-background definition, definitions of the principles of basic design: harmony, contrast, gradation, dominance, balance, unity
Objectives of the Course
Teaching the fundamental concepts of architectural design and developing design skills through exercises
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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. | 4 |
| P3 | To have the ability to develop discourse, theory and practice by developing new concepts by having the knowledge of historical, geographical, social and cultural context to design and plan in the field of architecture. | 4 |
| P5 | To have the ability to select and apply modern tools and technologies in building design and construction. | 3 |
| P4 | To have the knowledge and skills to design by considering environmental data, land conditions and user needs. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
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 scientific and technical knowledge. | P.1.2 | 7 |
| O2 | Being able to distinguish and define the concepts of architectural design idea, context and architectural program. | P.1.3 | 7 |
| O3 | To improve visual, verbal presentation and communication skills. | P.1.6 | 2 |
| O4 | Skills on identifying the architectural problem, collecting the necessary information, merge and evaluation. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Having knowledge about environmental factors and users'requirements. | P.5.6 | 7 |
| O6 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. | P.4.1 | 7 |
| O7 | To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches. | P.16.6 | 7 |
| ** 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 | Definitions of the concepts on basic design, design-designing-creativity. |
| 2 | Presenting and practising the design elements of dot-line-direction |
| 3 | Presenting and practising the design elements of size-shape/form-proportion-distance. |
| 4 | Presenting the design element of texture. Practising a design of a texture. |
| 5 | Practices on shape-size-proportion-texture. |
| 6 | Presenting and practicing value-color; warm-cool colors, complementary color pairs. |
| 7 | Visual communication and visual perception in visual arts, the ways of obtaining certainity in compositions, obtaining certainity by the way of symmetry in compositions. Practice. |
| 8 | Expressions of depth; overlapping, transparency, lineation. Practice. |
| 9 | Midterm |
| 10 | Design principles; presenting the repeatition, harmony, contrast. Practice. |
| 11 | Presenting and practicing the design pronciples of hierarchy. |
| 12 | Presenting and practising the design principles of unity-balance-domination. |
| 13 | Presenting space-form-geometry. Practising three dimentional form examples. |
| 14 | Presenting and practising plane-pattern-modulation. |
| 15 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Çınar, Kerim, Çınar, M. Semra, Temel Tasarım, KTO Karatay Üniversitesi Yayınları, Konya, 2018. |
| Bilgi Denel, Temel Tasarım ve Yaratıcılık, ODTÜ, 1981 | |
| Ching, F. D. R., Mimarlıkta Biçim, Mekan, Düzen, İstanbul, YEM, 2003. | |
| Maitland, The Art of Colour and Design, McGraw-Hill, NY, 1951. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 13 | 8 | 104 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 240 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 8 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To obtain the ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Being able to distinguish and define the concepts of architectural design idea, context and architectural program. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | To improve visual, verbal presentation and communication skills. | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Skills on identifying the architectural problem, collecting the necessary information, merge and evaluation. | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| O6 | Having knowledge about environmental factors and users'requirements. | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| O7 | To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches. | - | - | - | - | 1 |
