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HUMAN AND SPACE RELATION II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
IAE258 HUMAN AND SPACE RELATION II 4 4 4 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. İBRAHİM EROL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The course aims to enable students to understand the effects of cultural and sociological structures on spatial formations, to analyze interior and exterior spatial relations in different cultures, and to develop design solutions based on these relations.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course will address the concepts of space, culture, and environment; examine the impact of culture on architectural space; explore the lifestyles of different cultures around the world; and analyze the architectural forms that have developed within this context.

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

Defines the concepts of space, culture, and environment.
Classifies the lifestyles of different cultures around the world.
Analyzes architectural forms worldwide within the context of culture.
Organizes interior and exterior spaces within different cultural and social structures.
Develops designs appropriate to social and cultural structures according to needs

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Introduction to syllabus. Introduction to course materials Introduction to the course and explanation of the program; discussion of space, culture, and environment concepts. PowerPoint Presentation
2 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Space in Anatolian civilizations, Greece, and Rome. Ppt. presentation. Discussion on the topic. In-class drawing work.
3 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in Turkish culture – traditional and contemporary interpretations. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
4 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Comparative analysis of space through the works of Adolf Loos and Le Corbusier. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
5 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Comparison of social and mass housing spaces. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
6 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Human–space relationship within the framework of green buildings, sustainable architecture, and smart buildings. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
7 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in the United States. Ppt. presentation. Discussion on the topic. In-class drawing work.
8 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Dark tourism and its spatial implications. Ppt. presentation. Discussion and student presentations on the topic.
9 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in the Far East. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in the Middle East (Iran – Nader Ardalan, Egypt – Hassan Fathy). PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
12 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in hot climates (India – Charles Correa) – traditional and contemporary interpretations. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
13 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in hot climates (India – Charles Correa) – traditional and contemporary interpretations. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
14 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Lifestyle, physical environment, and architecture in cold climates – traditional and contemporary interpretations. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
15 Analysis on course materials. Revision of the previous week Overview of previous subjects. PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Masheck, J. (2013). Adolf Loos: The art of architecture. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Eldem, S., L. (1968), Turk Evi Plan Tipleri, Istanbul: Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Publications.
Corbusier, L. (1931), Towards a New Architecture, London: J Rodker
Koksal, A. (1994), Zorunlu Cogulluk, Istanbul: ATT Publications
Corbusier, L. (2000). The modulor: A harmonious measure to the human scale, universally applicable to architecture and mechanics (Vol. 1). Birkhäuser.
Rossi, A. (1984). The architecture of the city. MIT press.
Colquhoun, A. (2005), Mimari Eleştiri Yazıları (Ali Cengizkan, Trns.), Istanbul: Şevki Vanlı Mimarlık Vakfı Publications
Conrads, U., & Bullock, M. (1976). Programs and manifestoes on 20th-century architecture.
Ergüney, D. (2018), Deconstruction : A Methodology For Reading Architecture History and Urban Space, İstanbul: Der Yayıncılık
Rasmussen, S. E. (1964). Experiencing architecture (Vol. 2). MIT press.
Rasmussen, S., E. (2016), Yasanan Mimari, Istanbul: Remzi Publications.
Spencer, D. (2016). Less than enough. This Thing Called Theory, 283.
Loos, A., Corbusier, L., & van de Beek, J. (2008). Raumplan Versus Plan Libre: Adolf Loos, Le Corbusier. 010 Publishers.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
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
Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)
1
2
Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.
5
2
Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community
4
2
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.
1
3
Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.
4

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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 13 6 78
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 0 0 0
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 4 4
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 6 6
Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 6 6
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 154
Total Workload of the Course Unit 154
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0