ARCH417 THE LIMITS OF ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM
| Course Code: | 1200417 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. CELAL ABDİ GÜZER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The students are expected to develop a critical consciousness towards contemporary physical context as well as cultural, political, social and historical determinants of architectural medium.
Students are encouraged to understand different cultural forms of architectural criticism and develop a personal position towards mapping architectural concepts and values.
Course Content
Mapping cultural/positional differences between and across different forms of architectural criticism. A critical survey of significant architectural critics, magazines and representations.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary theories and methodologies in architectural criticism.
2. Develop awareness with respect to historical, environmental, social and economic determinants of contemporary architectural context.
3. Apply the analytical knowledge and skills acquired in the course in developing a personal position in architectural criticism.
4. Develop ability to identify cultural differences and conflicts towards understanding and evaluating environment.
5. Develop critical skills that allow for an increasing degree of autonomy in the development of the design work.
6. Display advanced skills in verbal and written communication and the use of representation techniques.
7. Develop a critical personal stance and ethical responsibility towards issues related with the environment, cultural heritage and society.
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