ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ARC302	ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV	6	8	4	8

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	Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÖNDER ÇELİK
Course Prerequisite	ARC309 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Data collection, analysis, building program development and application appropriate to the design problem; structure, building system and detail development skill during design process; development of complex building programs in historical environments and the development of architectural solutions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Development of appropriate design strategies to solve complex design problems, development of design solutions for middle scale programs in historic urban environments, presentation of the design by multimedia tools.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Ability to design projects by using the information regarding the natural and built environment to reduce the undesirable environmental impacts on future generations through means.
Ability to prepare and evaluate an architectural project program by considering the public benefits in regards of client and user needs, appropriate examplers, space and equipment requirements, financial limitations, site conditions, relevant codes, laws and design principles.
Understanding of the relationship between human, the natural environment and the design of the built environment.
Understanding the principles of physical environmental systems’ design such as lighting, acoustics, climatization and the use of appropriate performance assessment tools.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction and brief	-
2	-	Site Analysis and Case Studies	Studio Work
3	-	Evaluation of Alternatives and Variations, Conceptual Studies, Study Models	Studio Work
4	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
5	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
6	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
7	-	Review Jury	Presentation and Critiques
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
10	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
11	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
12	-	Interim Jury	Presentation and Critiques
13	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
14	-	Desk Critiques & Studio Works	Studio Work
15	-	Final Jury	Presentation and Critiques
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Related to the specific design subject of that semester. Will be announced by studio tutors.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With the architectural education, students will gain the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, which are supported by educational sources containing current information, and also be able to discuss and evaluate physical composition systems and methods.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will have the comprehension and knowledge in relation to scientific, IT, aesthetic, art and historical and cultural infrastructure in the field of architecture.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge and applications gained in the programme in their working life.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will interpret and evaluate the environmental conditions required for architectural design by using their advanced knowledge and skills gained through the programme and they will also develop their ability to present their ideas and thoughts adequately in projects.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can work independently both in architectural education and its related fields.						5
2	They will take on responsibility individually or as a group member in order to solve unforeseen problems faced in the production field of architecture discipline.					4
3	They will plan and manage activities with regards to professional development of the staff working under their responsibility in the production field of architecture discipline.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will make lifetime learning a priority in order to follow recent changes and innovations as necessary in architecture.						5
2	They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will inform individuals and institutions in the field of architectural. They will transfer their thoughts regarding architectural projects and problems using written, oral and presentation methods.				3
2	They will share their thoughts and solution suggestions with professionals and non-professionals related to the field of architecture by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data.						5
3	They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.		1
4	They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will act appropriately in the context of social, scientific and ethic values in all phases of architectural planning process including collecting and evaluating data, producing and implementing projects.					4
2	They will take part in construction management in the context of authority and responsibility. They will also have adequate awareness of environment protection and health and occupational safety issues.		1

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	15	8	120
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	2	4	8
Group Work	1	4	4
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	4	56
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	8	8
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	8	8
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	204