ARCH366 FINE ARTS TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP

Course Code:1200366
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Architecture
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course provides:

that students will reach a level of expertise allowing them to produce photographic imagery regarding basic concepts of photography and fundamental composition rules. This goal requires serious engagement with the material beyond the exercising assignments.


Course Content

To familiarize the student with potentialities of the adjustable camera. Terminology concerning the topic. Accessories and their function. How to look consciously to see. Seeking for a message in the picture. How to adjust the instrument to get the required result. Darkroom practice. Color and black and white photography.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:

 

  • grasp the nature and limitations of photographic medium. 
  • increase visual awareness
  • seeing our environment regarding light, form and motion.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Ability to establish connections between the discipline of architecture and its related areas of competence, with the cultural and social aspects of architectural production.
2Gaining, evaluating and applying the technical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of the knowledge and values of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
3Making analysis and synthesis of data by employing theories, methods and currents of thought that aid in the identification and solution of architectural design problems.
4Developing creative and original ideas into the stages of theoretical design, projects, application and evaluation of architectural services and realizing them independently as well as in a team.
5Being able to effectively use the traditional and digital communication technologies and visual expression tools.
6Providing leadership to achieve synthesis through a productive coordination of the scientists and professionals of different disciplines taking part in the formation of the built environment.
7Being open to lifelong education by internalizing world experiences related to architectural thought and applications and following new developments.
8Understanding the requirements of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability in both global and local scales and considering them in all professional activities.
9Defending the society's rights to shelter, within nature and city applying universal principles and resisting applications that are against professional ethics and laws while creating unique solutions and putting them into practice.

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