ARCH103 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

Course Code:1200103
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Architecture
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA HALUK ZELEF
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Arch 103 is a foundation course in graphic communication that equips students with  means and methods in graphic medium to be utilized in documenting and analyzing existing 3D objects as well as designing new ones. Basic manual drawing techniques are conveyed to the students through exercises having basic geometrical shapes. It is a prerequisite of the Arch 104, in which students are expected to develop and complement the basic knowledge and skills introduced in Arch 103 in representing architectural works.

These courses also aim at equipping students with the necessary to be utilized in their design courses. It should be kept in mind that, drawing is not just a manual work and an end in itself but the primary means to think visually .


Course Content

Furnishing the student with basic skills of graphic expression. Exercises in various presentation and rendering techniques, orthographic, paralline, pictorial drawing and free-hand sketching.


Course Learning Outcomes

The ability to understand the basic techniques of drawing·- to be initiated to different projection techniques in architectural representation (descriptive geometry)

The sense to explain their ideas, convey information through measured drawings and sketches

The capability to analyze and record 2D shapes or 3D objects in graphic medium - to read drawings to visualize an object in three dimensions and to understand the Geometry of 2D and 3D constructions

The basic skills to realize drawings in different techniques and media

The dexterity to realize correct, accurate, precise and neat drawings.

The awareness of the relationship between design and its representation -  

The critical thinking on mythical status of being “talented” as a prerequisite for success in such a course 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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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.

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