Faculty Of Fıne Arts, Desıgn And Archıtecture
Archıtecture

Course Information

URBAN DESIGN II
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
ARC352 Spring 3 0 3 3

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Elective
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fazilet Duygu SABAN
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject None
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course Explaining and discussing social, cultural and political processes in the formation of urban design concept in relation to architectural and urban planning criteria and historical background.
Contents of the Course Concept of urban design, dimensions and principles of urban design, analysis of urban design principles in a selected area

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 To explain concept of urban design, to realize the disciplines the concept covers, to discuss its principles
2 To analyze a selected area in the context of urban design principles
3 To look at design problems from a broad perspective
4 To consider environmental, perceptual, visual, aesthetical and social factors in every kind of architectural design

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Definition of urban design Presentation-discussion
2 Main Themes of urban design Presentation-discussion
3 Morphological dimension of urban design Presentation-discussion
4 Visual/perceptual dimension of urban design Presentation-discussion
5 Social dimension of urban design Presentation-discussion
6 Functional dimension of urban design Presentation-discussion
7 Time dimension of urban design Presentation-discussion
8 Political dimension of urban design Presentation-discussion
9 Definition and characteristics of urban space Presentation-discussion
10 Types of urban space Presentation-discussion
11 Mid-term Exam Submission of preliminary report
12 Selection of study area Presentation-discussion
13 Examination of the study area in the context of urban design principles Discussion, field study
14 Examination of the study area in the context of urban design principles Discussion, field study
15 Examination of the study area in the context of urban design principles Discussion, field study
16 Final Exam Submission of final report

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 JOCOBS, J., “Death and Life of Great American Cities, Random House”, N:Y. 1967

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 To explain concept of urban design, to realize the disciplines the concept covers, to discuss its principles 1͵2
2 To analyze a selected area in the context of urban design principles 2
3 To look at design problems from a broad perspective 1͵2
4 To consider environmental, perceptual, visual, aesthetical and social factors in every kind of architectural design 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 2 28
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 4 4
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 1 2 2
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 12 12
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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