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CITY ANALYSIS OF ISTANBUL PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ICM454 CITY ANALYSIS OF ISTANBUL 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the student with the competence to introduce the city and the components, assessment of historical, urban and structural transformation examples and planning in environmental integrity within exterior and interior designs.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as urban assessment criteria, historical and social changes, and their reflections of these to physical environment and architecture, modern design examples in historical city and sustainable transformations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define the concept of city and its components.
Explain the historical and social changes of the cities and their reflection on physical environment and architecture.
Identify historical and structural sustainable transformations in the Istanbul
Evaluate the examples of historical and structural sustainable transformation in Istanbul.
Plan contemporary design and sustainable transformation projects around Istanbul's historical environment.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Introduction to the syllabus. Introduction to the course materials Course Description PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
2 Revision of course materials and the previous week Neolithic Age in Istanbul PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
3 Revision of course materials and the previous week Byzantion Period PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
4 Revision of course materials and the previous week Constantinople Period PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
5 Revision of course materials and the previous week Conquest of Istanbul PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
6 Revision of course materials and the previous week Istanbul during the Conquest and Afterwards PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
7 Revision of course materials and the previous week Istanbul During the Rise of the Empire PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Revision of course materials and the previous week 18th Century Istanbul PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
10 Revision of course materials and the previous week The Effects of the the Rescript of Gülhane on Istanbul PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
11 Revision of course materials and the previous week Istanbul in the Westernization Period PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
12 Revision of course materials and the previous week Istanbul in the Westernization Period PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
13 Revision of course materials and the previous week Istanbul in the 20th Century PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
14 Revision of course materials and the previous week Istanbul in the 20th Century PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
15 Revision of course materials and the previous week Discussion, General Review PowerPoint Presentation, Discussion, Discussion on the topic
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Erginoz, M.A. (2012), Mimarlik ve sehircilik tarihi, Istanbul: Arion Publications.
Ragon, M. (2010), Modern mimarlik ve sehircilik tarihi. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications.
Bumin, K. (1990). Demokrasi arayisinda kent. Istanbul: Iz Publications.
Hall, P. (1992). Urban and regional planning. England: Routledge.
Jacobs, J. (2011). Buyuk Amerikan sehirlerinin olumu ve yasami. Istanbul: Metis Publications.
Levine, N. (2015). The urbanism of Frank Lloyd Wright, New York: Princeton University Press
Mumford, L. (1968). City in history - its origins, its transformations, and its prospects. USA: Mariner Books
Lynch, K. (2016). Kent imgesi. Istanbul: Isbankasi Publications.
Turkoglu, H. G. (2002). Kentsel imge: Istanbul’dan bulgular. Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Dergisi, 1(1): 57-64.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
2
will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
2
will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
3
will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
2
will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3
will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
wil be able to demonstrate....

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 12 3 36
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 12 3 36
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 3 3
Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 42 0 126
Total Workload of the Course Unit 126
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0