ARCH423 DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE IN ANTIQUITY
| Course Code: | 1200423 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide a concise chronological outline of ancient house types, domestic living practices and related terminology; knowledge on specific archaeological sites with remains of domestic architecture and material artefacts; an understanding of the architecture and social use of houses in antiquity; awareness of archaeological contexts as a rich and productive repository for architectural history.
Course Content
A contextual and thematic survey on the development of domestic architecture in the ancient Greek and Roman periods. The course covers the architectural and spatial design of houses, household practices and social rituals.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course successful students are expected to:
- demonstrate knowledge of ancient house types, domestic rituals and routines, artefacts, types of archaeological evidence, sources and prominent and/or representative archaeological sites with domestic contexts
- appreciate ancient periods and archaeological contexts as cultural heritage sites and potential research areas in architectural history
- critically use the knowledge of precedents in architectural design thinking
- apply the knowledge and critical approach acquired in the course to architectural history studies.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to establish connections between the discipline of architecture and its related areas of competence, with the cultural and social aspects of architectural production. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gaining, evaluating and applying the technical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of the knowledge and values of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Making analysis and synthesis of data by employing theories, methods and currents of thought that aid in the identification and solution of architectural design problems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Developing 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. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being able to effectively use the traditional and digital communication technologies and visual expression tools. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Providing 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. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Being open to lifelong education by internalizing world experiences related to architectural thought and applications and following new developments. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Understanding the requirements of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability in both global and local scales and considering them in all professional activities. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Defending 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. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution