CRP101 PLANNING STUDIO I
| Course Code: | 1210101 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 8 (4.00 - 8.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | City and Regional Planning |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ZÜBEYDE MÜGE AKKAR ERCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims at
- promoting the skills of visual representation, critical thinking, spatial observation, story telling, creative problem solving,
- developing manual and computer aided skills to represent a visual-spatial phenomenon.
- discussing the basics of design (i.e. frame of reference, order, scale, abstraction and composition).
- stimulating exploration, brainstorming to bring out novel ideas in the face of complex problems.
Course Content
The aim of CRP 101 studio is to help students to develop the notion of abstract thinking, attain an ability of representation, develop design skills and appropriate design language in order to develop basic design skills and visual culture. Exercises offered in the studio try to enable students to get acquainted with various concepts concerning order, balance, positive-negative values, three-dimensional representation etc. In CRP102, the students are asked to use the abilities gained in abstract basic design thinking to real situations, that is, space-mass relations, topography, location analysis, movement patterns, hierarchical organization and they are expected to develop methods of problem definition, formulation, analysis and design.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- pursue abstract and conceptual thinking,
- gain the introductory skills of critical thinking, creative problem solving and storytelling.
- develop hand and mind coordination through manual and computer aided visual representation techniques both in 2D & 3D.
- identify basic urban problems and propose constructive solutions.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Knowledge and internalization of the concepts of social responsibility and public interest | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Giving priority to these concepts in planning and practice | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Commitment to professional ethics and values | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capacity to independently carry out individual tasks and studies | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Ability to work as a responsible team member as well as a leader in team works | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Professional competency to carry out plans and projects with the utmost quality | ✔ | |||
| 7 | In the fields of planning and design: * Knowledge of planning theories * Ability to integrate theory and practice * Competency in problem definition, critical approach, and usage of analysis methods and techniques * Skills of inter-disciplinary and multi-dimensional thinking, analysis, synthesis, implementation, and development of alternative plans and design solutions | ✔ | |||
| 8 | In both Turkish and English: * Knowledge of professional terminology * Ability to carry out and present original studies * Skills of expressing oneself | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Lifelong learning skills and attributes | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Competency in process design and management | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution