ARCH102 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
| Course Code: | 1200102 |
| 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. ESİN KÖMEZ DAĞLIOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The studio focuses on the fundamental relationship between the design principles studied in ARCH101 and architectural design. The students are expected to investigate and explore architectural notions and physical elements that define architectural space, and acquire the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to design small scale, sustainable and resilient architectural spaces. By the end of the course, the students are expected to know the basic principles and concepts of architectural design and be able to deal with simple architectural problems.
Course Content
An intermediate course to prepare the student for architectural design, aimed at developing the skill for rapport between basic design principles and architectural design.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to
Knowledge:
Understand the basic architectural concepts that define a design problem such as site, program, tectonics, scale, sustainability, resilience, etc., and apply these during design
Skills:
define, analyse and coordinate external and internal factors concerning problems of small-scale architectural design; Elaborate structural and programmatic solutions for simple architectural design problems develop abstractions of design ideas and concepts in diagrammatic form; Think three-dimensionally refine model making skills and craft argue relevant positions and articulate design ideas expressively in graphical, written and oral form; manage teamwork and collaboratively contribute to design; select appropriate scale, materials, and methods of construction; work fluently between design tools, methods, media, and modes of learning / thinking; develop a strong conceptual foundation, and clearly develop spatial designs derived from that concept; negotiate architectural notions such as the site, program, structure, from, material, sustainability and resilience; Assess and evaluate the spatial consequences of a design
Attitudes:
show evidence of self-confidence in making design decisions within the given time limits; respond positively to criticism; display intellectual curiosity and a critical perspective towards architectural problems; demonstrate self-discipline and strong work ethics.
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