ARCH101 BASIC DESIGN
| Course Code: | 1200101 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 8 (4.00 - 8.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ESİN KÖMEZ DAĞLIOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to prepare architecture students for architectural design and to establish the fundamental skills of design thinking and design exploration. The students are expected to explore organization, form and space using a variety of design elements, materials and digital tools. The formal and tectonic characteristics of design are placed into the focus. Experimental techniques of design thinking and making are emphasized.
Course Content
Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of design. Exercises to develop mental and manual skills to cope with design problems. Development of visual values for structuring and articulating two and three dimensional spatial compositions in different media.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
(Knowledge:)
Understand and interpret the basic concepts and principles of design such as design elements, organization and tectonic articulation, as well as their interrelationships
(Skills:)
Think and design through physical and digital making
Arrange multiple elements in an orderly manner; manage a number of elements and constant/variable dependency relations; analyze and describe series of relations between the elements of a composition
Have a basic understanding of solids and voids, and their spatial and tectonic relations in space
Think three-dimensionally, argue relevant positions and articulate design ideas expressively in graphical, written and oral form
Understand and implement the concepts of analysis and design synthesis
Engage in research and analysis based on a variety of (interdisciplinary) resources
Manage teamwork and collaboratively contribute to design
Work fluently between design tools, methods, media, and modes of learning / thinking work with coherent and logical design steps (by means of design rules or a procedural description)
Refine physical and digital model making skills
(Attitudes:)
Show evidence of self-confidence in making design decisions within the given time limits
Respond positively to criticism
Display intellectual curiosity and a critical perspective towards architectural problems
Demonstrate self-discipline and strong work ethics
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