ARCH512 ADVANCED STUDIES ON URBAN ARCHITECTURE
| Course Code: | 1200512 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims at exploring the fundamentals of urban question from the perspective of different disciplines –urban sociology, urban geography, cultural studies, political philosophy into architecture. The primary objective of this course, in tune with UD 501 + ARCH 505 Urban &Architectural Design Research Studio, is therefore not only to observe how different disciplines conceive the urban phenomena; but also, to create awareness on these perceptions and their influences on architectural discourse and design approaches with respect to urban space.
Course Content
Following ARCH 511, the graduate research studio focuses on the analysis of particular urban environments in the light of a chosen theoretical framework. Processes of production and use, spatial and social practices, public and representational qualities of urban spaces are scrutinized by students through working papers.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to develop a deep and critical approach regarding the concept of industrial urbanism through displacement of labor, nature, and space. With weekly discussions and individual submission of short critical essays, reading materials are expected to be analyzed, critically evaluated and further developed in consideration to interrelationship of displacement of labor, nature and space triad.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To be able to integrate the knowledge and understanding gained in the undergraduate program of architecture in a way to include developments in the fields of design, theory and criticism, urban and landscape research, digital design, and sustainability in architecture, and to acquire and comprehend advanced knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To know the relations of social, cultural, political, economic, technological, artistic and philosophical theories, discourses, methods and tools with the discipline of architecture. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To know the theoretical frameworks and research methods that provide the necessary basis for research in the field of architecture, and to internalize research ethics. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To be able to construct and conduct research processes using research methods in the field of architecture and evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To be able to access knowledge from different fields and to use it with an analytical, critical, innovative and creative approach in the context of architectural research. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To have independent learning and scientific research skills. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To be able to convey knowledge and research results in a consistent and comprehensible manner with oral, written and visual expression. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | To have the ability to research and practice in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | To be able to apply the knowledge, understanding, problematic definition and solution development skills gained about architecture in different professional and academic contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | To be able to develop a critical approach based on knowledge and competence. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | To be able to manage complex and unpredictable situations related to the field of expertise with the awareness of social, environmental and ethical responsibilities and to develop new strategic approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | To be able to conduct independent scientific research in the field of expertise and to be aware of the importance of lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution