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 | |||||
| # | 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