ARCH112 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY I

Course Code:1200112
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. PELİN YONCACI ARSLAN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course provides a concise survey of architectural developments and major monuments in prehistoric (Anatolian, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Minoan, Mycenaean), Classical (Greek and Roman), Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic periods. It introduces the architectural forms, types, typologies, building technologies and materials in due periods. Formal and stylistic characteristics are evaluated with a contextual and comparative approach with the examination of the socio-cultural background in architectural production. 


Course Content

Major monuments and architectural development in Prehistoric (Anatolian, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Minoan, Mycenean), Classical (Greek and Roman), Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic periods.


Course Learning Outcomes

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

CLO_1: widen the scope of their understanding of concepts and themes related to history of architecture. 

CLO_2: acquire skills to differentiate buildings and designs created in prehistoric, Classical, Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic periods. 

CLO_3: demonstrate knowledge on the relationship between religious / social / cultural / economic / political history and architectural production.

CLO_4: acquire skills to develop a comparative perspective in due ages in terms of style, typology and material culture. 


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.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution