PRINCIPLES OF URBAN DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ARC228	PRINCIPLES OF URBAN DESIGN	4	3	3	3

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic theories and approaches related to urban design and to introduce contemporary design models.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes basic theories and approaches related to urban design. The course has a content in which environmentally sustainable, economically feasible, safe and flexible design models are introduced, the importance of basic quality indicators such as connectivity and walkability in urban space is emphasized, and contemporary urban design approaches are conveyed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Gains the ability to discuss the quality of urban design
Evaluates the relationship between the concept of urban design and the physical, social and economic environment
Gains the ability to evaluate the role of the designer on the quality components of architecture and urban space.
Evaluates urban design theories and its situation in different periods together with the conditions of that period.
Compares the importance given to the concept of urban design with current conditions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, the concept of urban design	Presentation, Q&A
2	-	The relationship between urban design, urban quality and quality of life	Presentation, Q&A
3	-	Urban design utopias	Presentation, Q&A
4	-	Design-oriented urban movements	Presentation, Q&A
5	-	Components of urban space: Streets	Presentation, Q&A
6	-	Components of urban space: Buildings	Presentation, Q&A
7	-	Components of urban space: Squares	Presentation, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	The image of the city: Image Maps	Presentation, Q&A
10	-	The image of the city: Intelligibility	Presentation, Q&A
11	-	Quality of urban space: walkability	Presentation, Q&A
12	-	Quality of urban space: visual quality	Presentation, Q&A
13	-	Quality of urban space: safety and comfort	Presentation, Q&A
14	-	Student presentations	Student presentations
15	-	Student presentations	Student presentations
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lynch, Kevin. The Image of the City. Cambridge: M.I.T. Press, 1960.
Carmona, Matthew. Public Places, Urban Spaces: The Dimensions of Urban Design. Oxford: Architectural Press, 2003.
Bacon, Edmund N. Design of Cities. New York: Viking Press, 1974.
Cullen, Gordon. The Concise Townscape. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1971.
Kopec, David Alan. Environmental Psychology for Design. New York: Fairchild, 2006.
Larice, Michael, and Elizabeth Macdonald. The Urban Design Reader. 2013.
Jacobs, Jane. The Death and Life of Great American Cities. 1961.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
2	They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.

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.
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.
3	They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
4	They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.

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.
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.

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0