ARCH448 ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN MODERNISM
| Course Code: | 1200448 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. AYŞE BELGİN ÖZKAYA |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
In this course “western” architectural production of the early twentieth century and its material and intellectual contexts will be explored. We will start by delving into the concepts of “aesthetic modernism,” and “social modernity.” After setting the scene by an analysis of the social, economic, and intellectual background of what came to be known as modern architecture, each week we will focus on specific productions and problems with the aim to acquaint us withdifferent “modernisms” as well as with the cases that deviate from the “Modernist” norms.
Requirements: The course will be offered synchronously on Fridays between 13.40-16.30. There will be weekly readings in addition to other assignments. Real interest in learning and willingness to do the readings beforehand and to discuss them in class are essential. There will be assignments in addition to short commentaries on readings and weekly discussions. All requirements must be fulfilled as scheduled. Graduate students should contact the instructor for assignments.
Course Content
In this course the complex relations between the Western architectural production of early twentieth century and its material and intellectual contexts is explored. We start by delving into the concepts of `aesthetic modernism` and `social modernity`. After setting the scene through an analysis of social, economic and intellectual background of what come to be known as `Architectural Modernism`, each week the course focuses on specific (architectural) productions and problems with the aim of acquainting the students with different `modernisms` as well as cases that deviate from the `Modernist` norms.
Course Learning Outcomes
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