ARCH201 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I
| Course Code: | 1200201 |
| 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. HACER ELA ARAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- identification and interpretation of the relationship between design concepts and realization process of buildings
- fulfillment of the functional necessities of small size buildings
- tackling technological, structural and constructional problems of buildings
- developing an awareness and sensitivity to natural and built environment, aesthetic values and taste
Course Content
Studies for the identification of the elements of architectural design and the development of a sensitivity and awareness required for valid interpretations.
Course Learning Outcomes
- development of critical imaginative thinking of students
- knowledge accumulation on user needs, spatial/functional patterns, proper dimensions and scale
- introduction to conventional and unconventional building technologies, architectonic elements and materials
- experience on aesthetic values and taste in architectural design in natural and built environments
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