ARCH202 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II
| Course Code: | 1200202 |
| 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
Arch 202 aims to develop and apply architectural design competences focusing on the integration of program, site, and architectural expression in relation to spatial organization, formal composition and tectonic qualities. The course acquaints students with fundamental design values and concepts within the interactive learning environment of studio culture. It encourages them to produce innovative and experimental spaces as contemporary and sustainable solutions to the assigned design problems.
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 a critical, sustainable and multi-disciplinary design thinking
- understanding fundamental theories and paradigms that guide architectural thought and practice
- spatial, formal and functional articulation of medium scale buildings within a particular urban and environmental context
- development of ethical and social responsibility towards the built environment and its transformation
- development of an awareness to the local and universal built environment, aesthetic values and taste
- applying analytical design knowledge in architectural design problems for innovative solutions at wide-ranging approaches and scales
- knowledge accumulation on contemporary spatial needs in private and public realms
- knowledge of building technologies, structural and constructional issues and materials
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