ARCH111 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS
| Course Code: | 1200111 |
| 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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ESİN KÖMEZ DAĞLIOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the scope and vocabulary of architecture. It aims to develop an understanding of the phenomena of architectural form and space in relation to its artistic, technological, contextual and environmental aspects.
Assignments will be submitted digitally.
Course Content
The course aims to introduce the student to the scope and vocabulary of architecture. Analysis of form values; space, structure and meaning; order and character of places. Environmental and cultural influences on architectural form. Design activity at different scales, in relation to conceptual and material aspects.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student wil be able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with fundamental concepts and vocabulary of architecture
- describe and analyze features of architectural form, space and structure
- identify basic elements and principles of design
- recognize prominent examples from world architecture in relation to concepts covered in class
- develop an understanding of the scope and purposes of architecture
- relate architecture with its artistic, technological, contextual and environmental aspects
- develop an awareness of the architect’s responsibility towards society and environment
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