FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

Department of Architecture

ARCH 104 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Architectural Research and Communication
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ARCH 104
Spring
1
2
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to develop an initial understanding about the issues andtopics in architectural design, research and practice. It also aims to equip students with the relevant architectural communication techniques.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to discuss the general issues and topics in architectural design, research and practice
  • Will be able to classify the courses and subjects that they will be taking in the following years.
  • Will be able to analyse the relationship between architectural design and research.
  • Will be able to compare/contrast different architectural communication techniques used in architectural design and architectural research
  • Will be able to discuss basic architectural concepts as well as exploring the basic architectural vocabulary and terminology.
  • Will be able to explore different architectural communication techniques, ie. Sketching, writing, diagramming, photographing, modelling, etc.
Course Description This course aims to make students acquainted with the general topics and issues in architecture and form the basis of their knowledge in architecture. The course is structured in a way that students can learn from the expertise of the all full-time staff in the department. The weekly readings and assignments aims to introduce the very basic terminology. Each week there will be different assignments such as writing a reading response to the given reading, case studies, group work/discussion, drawing, modelling, watching a movie, movie-making and etc. Hence students will be able exercise different communication techniques in architectural design and research

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction + Lesson 01 : Reading Architecture Part I
2 Lesson 02 : Reading Architecture Part II Assignment 1a
3 Lesson 03 : Reading Architecture Part III Assignment 1b
4 Examination I Assignment 1 Submission
5 Lesson 04 : Writing Architecture Part I
6 Lesson 05 : Writing Architecture Part II Assignment 2a
7 Lesson 06 : Writing Architecture Part III Assignment 2b
8 Holiday
9 Examination II Assignment 2 Submission
10 Lesson 07 : Thinking Architecture Part I
11 Lesson 08 : Thinking Architecture Part II
12 Lesson 09 : Thinking Architecture Part III
13 Lesson 10 : Thinking Architecture Part III
14 Examination III Assignment 3 Submission
15 Course Review
16 Final Examination Semester Project Submission

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

References will be given on a weekly basis.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
3
45
Final Exam
1
15
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
85
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
15
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
20
20
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
3
3
9
Final Exam
1
3
3
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to offer a professional level of architectural services.

2

To be able to take on responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve complex problems in the practice of design and construction.

3

To be able to understand methods to collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines in providing project delivery services.

4

To be able to understand, interpret, and evaluate methods, concepts, and theories in architecture emerging from both research and practice.

X
5

To be able to develop environmentally and socially responsible architectural strategies at multiple scales.

6

To be able to develop a critical understanding of historical traditions, global culture and diversity in the production of the built environment.

X
7

To be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in construction materials, products, components, and assemblies based on their performance within building systems.

8

To be able to present architectural ideas and proposals in visual, written, and oral form through using contemporary computer-based information and communication technologies and media.

9

To be able to demonstrate a critical evaluation of acquired knowledge and skills to diagnose individual educational needs and direct self-education skills for developing solutions to architectural problems and design execution.

10

To be able to take the initiative for continuous knowledge update and education as well as demonstrate a lifelong learning approach in the field of Architecture.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Architecture and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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