TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	2
SEMESTER	Third Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	2
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Instructor Seçil Özcan Geylani
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Observe that the components of place, form and space are covered holistically in the design process, and relates all these components with each other. 2) Comprehend the meaning of the space and place in providing the physical and social integrity of the space in the design process. 3) Relate the concepts of main idea, meaning and representation in the design process and analyzes architectural design examples accordingly. 4) Comprehend the role of basic inputs such as function, structure and material in the design process in revealing the main idea of architectural design, and analyzes architectural design examples accordingly. 5) Follow the current discussions related with architectural design and develop his/her individual evaluations.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	-
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, the basic concepts in the architectural design process are discussed and it is tried to ensure that the student has the theoretical knowledge and skills to support the design process. The course focuses firstly on the basic concepts of architectural terminology, such as space, form, place, context, meaning, and secondly, the theoretical approaches in the design process. Thus, it aims to raise awareness about current debates on architectural design.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to the Course 2nd Week A Historical Perspective on the Concept of Space: On the Act of Making, the Idea of Inhabitation 3rd Week An Overview of the Prerequisites of Spatial Design: On the Unity of the Act of Architectural Making 4th Week Meaning in Spatial Design: The main idea, architectural expression, authenticity; Presentation+Discussion 1 5th Week The Concept of Place in Spatial Design: Physical Conditions and Context; Presentation+Discussion 2 6th Week Structure and Construction in Spatial Design; Presentation+Discussion 3 7th Week Form and Function in Spatial Design; Presentation+Discussion 4 8th Week MID-TERM EXAM 9th Week Materiality in Spatial Design: Traditional and Contemporary Interpretations; Presentation+Discussion 5 10th Week Aesthetic Values in Spatial Design: Ornament, Proportion, Symmetry, Colour, Module; Presentation+Discussion 6 11th Week A Threshold in Spatial Design: The Modernism Ideology and Its Development; Presentation+Discussion 7 12th Week Responsibility in Spatial Design: On the Architect's Societal and Urban Ethics; Presentation+Discussion 8 13th Week Contemporary Notions in Spatial Design I: Post-Sustainability and Anthropocene Architecture; Presentation+Discussion 9 14th Week Current Concepts in Spatial Design II: On the Interaction of Digital Transformation(s) and Architecture;Presentation+Discussion 10
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Alexander, C., A Pattern Language, Towns, Buildings, Construction, Oxford University Press, London, 1977. İzgi, U.; Mimarlıkta Süreç, YEM Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1999. Kuban, D.; Mimarlık Kavramları, YEM Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1992. Morris, W., Selected Writings and Designs, Penguin Books, 1963. Norberg-Schulz, C., Existence, Space and Architecture, Studio Vista, 1971. Norberg-Schulz, C., Genius Loci, Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture, Rizzoli, 1980. Pevsner, N., The Sources of Modern Architecture and Design (World of Art), Thames & Hudson, 1985. Viollet-le-duc, E. The Foundations of Architecture, George Braziller, 1990. Hollamby, E.,Red House, Bexleyheath, 1859: Philip Webb, Phaidonn, 1991. Roth, L. M., Mimarlığın Öyküsü, Kabalcı Yayınları, 2000. Gombrich, E., H.,Sanatın Öyküsü, Remzi Kitabevi, 2007. Loos, A., Süsleme ve Suç, Mimarlık Üzerine, Janus Yayıncılık, 2017. Ruskin, J., The Seven Lamps of Architecture, Gece Kitaplığı, 2018. Zevi, B., Architecture as Space, Horizon Press, New York, 1957.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Other,Case Study,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 35 Presentation of Case Study 1 10 Other 1 10 Total(%) 55 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 12 1 12 Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10 Course hours 13 2 26 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework Presentation (including preperation) 1 8 8 Research Total Workload 65 Total Workload / 30 2,16 ECTS Credits of the Course 2
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No