TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	1
SEMESTER	First Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Instructor Pelin Nane Instructor Doğan Zafer Akbulak
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn basic information about architectural representation techniques. 2) Gain awareness of the importance of drawing in the design process. 3) Gain competence of visual communication and self expression via different media 4) Know and apply current architectural representation technics
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None.
COURSE DEFINITION	'drawing as a means of observation, communication and exploration' This course includes basic information and applications of freehand drawing, which is one of the architectural drawing techniques. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to increase the awareness of the students about the role and importance of drawing in the design process. First of all, the basics of drawing with line and writing exercises will be explained. Afterwards, applications regarding the use of drawing for different purposes such as observation, communication and exploration will be made through different forms of representation such as sketches, writing and collage.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week General information and discussion on course program 2nd Week Phase 1 | Basics of Drawing : Line 3rd Week Phase 1 | Basics of Drawing : Line 4th Week Phase 1 | Basics of Drawing : Lettering 5th Week Phase 1 | Basics of Drawing : Lettering 6th Week Phase 2 | Drawing to 'find out' 7th Week Phase 2 | Drawing to 'find out' 8th Week Phase 2 | Drawing to 'find out' 9th Week Phase 2 | Drawing to 'find out' 10th Week Phase 3 | Drawing to 'observation and exploration' 11th Week Phase 3 | Drawing to 'observation and exploration' 12th Week Phase 3 | Drawing to 'observation and exploration' 13th Week Phase 3 | Drawing to 'observation and exploration' 14th Week Phase 3 | Drawing to 'observation and exploration' 15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Balmer & Swisher (2013) Diagramming The Big Idea : Methods For Architectural Composition, Routledge Ching, D. K. (2006). Mimarlıkta ve Sanatta Yaratıcı Bir Süreç: Çizim. İstanbul: Yem Yayınları. Ching, D. K. (2016). İç Mekan Tasarımı (Resimli). Yem Yayınları. Edwards, B. (2008). Understanding Architecture Through Drawing. Taylor & Francis. İnceoğlu, N. (2012). Eskizler: Çizerek Düşünme, Düşünerek Çizme. İstanbul: Yem Yayınları. Jenkins, E. J. (2013) Drawn To Design : Analyzing Architecture Through Freehand Drawing, Birkhauser Roig, M. G. (2009). Tüm Yönleriyle Çizim Sanatı. Remzi Kitabevi. Smith, K. S. (2005). Architects' Drawings : A selection of sketches by world famous architects through history. Routledge. Spankie, R. (2012). İç Mimarlıkta: İç Mekan Çizimi ve Sunumu. Literatür Yayıncılık. Spiller, N. (2013). Drawing Architecture. AD (Architectural Design). September-October.No:225.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 3 60 Assignment 10 20 Total(%) 80 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 3 4 12 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7 Course hours 14 4 56 Preparation for Midterm exam 3 7 21 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 4 4 Homework 10 5 50 Total Workload 150 Total Workload / 30 5 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No