Faculty Of Fıne Arts, Desıgn And Archıtecture
Archıtecture

Course Information

BUILDING INFORMATION II
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
ARC122 Spring 3 0 3 3

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Inst. Yeliz ÇERMİKLİ BULUKLU
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject None
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course To establish the relationship between architecture and location, to perceive the relation between context and concept, to read the bodily existence (anatomy) of buildings, to create a function chart when starting design, to Learn the concepts of 'firmitas' (robustness), 'utilitas' (functionality) and 'venustas' (aesthetics), which are elements of architecture
Contents of the Course Context, concept, anatomy and function, function chart, space organizations, material, elements of architecture; robustness, functionality, aesthetics

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 To be able to acquire knowledge concerning the definition and scope of architecture
2 To be able to recognize the basic concepts of architecture
3 To be able to develop skills and methods for reading and interpreting visual materials concerning architectural production
4 To be able to acquire knowledge and develop methods for analyzing and interpreting the built environment through concepts of context, order, proportion, dimension, scale, function, light, and texture.
5 Able to state and identify anthropometric measurements, user requirements, human-environment relations, interactions.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Introduction to the course and a review of the basic terminology Theoretical expression
2 Architecture and place I: “context” Theoretical expression
3 Context and concept relationship in architecture Theoretical expression
4 Bodily presence of buildings: anatomy and function Theoretical expression
5 Bodily presence of buildings: anatomy and function Theoretical expression
6 Function chart Theoretical expression
7 Function chart Theoretical expression
8 Midterm
9 Space organization Theoretical expression
10 Space organization Theoretical expression
11 Architecture and material Theoretical expression
12 Three basic principles of Vitruvius: Strength Theoretical expression
13 Three basic principles of Vitruvius: functionality Theoretical expression
14 Three basic principles of Vitruvius: aesthetics Theoretical expression
15 Review of the end of the semester Theoretical expression
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Ching F., c1996, Architecture, Form, Space & Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York Şahinler, O., Kızıl, F., "Mimarlıkta Teknik Resim" Yem Kitabevi, İstanbul Ching F., 1975, Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand Reinhold
2 Roth L. M., 2006, Mimarlığın Öyküsü. Kabalcı Yayınevi, Üçüncü Basım, İstanbul.
3 Rasmussen, S. E., 2010, Yaşanan Mimari, Remzi Kitabevi, Üçüncü Basım, İstanbul.
4 İzgi, U., 1999., Mimarlıkta Süreç. Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları, Birinci Baskı, İstanbu

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 30% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 20% Homework Homework
3 50% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 To be able to acquire knowledge concerning the definition and scope of architecture 1 1͵2͵3
2 To be able to recognize the basic concepts of architecture 1͵2 1͵2͵3
3 To be able to develop skills and methods for reading and interpreting visual materials concerning architectural production 15 1͵2͵3
4 To be able to acquire knowledge and develop methods for analyzing and interpreting the built environment through concepts of context, order, proportion, dimension, scale, function, light, and texture. 4 1͵2͵3
5 Able to state and identify anthropometric measurements, user requirements, human-environment relations, interactions. 3 1͵2͵3
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 3 42
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 1 1 1
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 1 1
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
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 2 2
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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