ARCH402 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI
| Course Code: | 1200402 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. FATMA CÂNÂ BİLSEL |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The students are expected to make an original contribution to a specified design assignment by adopting multiple approaches to complex architectural and urban design concerns. Students are encouraged to develop a personal position and an increasing autonomy in design work. Demonstration of a high level of creativity and critical skills is necessary in situating and negotiating significantly complex architectural and urban programs at all scales in national and/or international contexts.
Course Content
Advanced architectural design involving considerations of contextual and programmatic complexity and appropriate technology.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the two consecutive courses, the student will be able to:
Knowledge
1. demonstrate knowledge of contemporary theories and methodologies in architectural and urban design
2. demonstrate knowledge of the historical and natural assets of design contexts and develop awareness with respect to environmental, social and economic sustainability
3. apply the analytical knowledge and skills acquired in the course in their individual design projects
Skills
4. develop ability to fulfill the complex demands and tasks required by the project briefs regarding: functional complexities; basic legislative frames and building codes; urban design/landscape (urbanism) issues; structural and infrastructural issues as well as critical building details and construction materials.
5. develop analytical skills for and be actively involved in the critical understanding, development and definition of an architectural/urban program
6. develop critical skills that allow for an increasing degree of autonomy in the development of the design work
7. work on the complex and specialized architectural problems to be defined in a theoretical framework
8. display advanced skills in communication and the use of representation techniques.
Attitudes
9. develop awareness of the multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural nature of design tasks and contexts
10. 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