ARCH204 DIGITAL MEDIA IN ARCHITECTURE II
| Course Code: | 1200204 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET KORAY PEKERİÇLİ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Gain the theory, techniques, methodologies and tools for modelling information for construction,
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of building information modelling,
- Apply Building Information Modelling Tools for the analysis of buildings and planning of construction,
- Develop a two and three dimensional design representations encompassing various tools and techniques given within the course,
- Have an awareness on the capabilities and limitations of different approaches to representation,
- Creatively and fluidly combine different representational methods,
Course Content
This course aims to introduce students to the concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM). At the end of the course students are expected to gain the theory, techniques, methodologies and tools for modelling information for construction. Focus is on modelling tools, analysis of buildings, planning of construction and development of two and three dimensional design representations.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Define the concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM),
- Explain the differences between conventional computer aided design techniques and BIM,
- Demonstrate the capability to utilize BIM tools in conceptual design and design documentation,
- Analyze the impact of BIM in architectural design process,
- Integrate BIM capabilities into architectural design representation domain,
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