Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ARC330 |
ACCESSIBILITY IN ARCHITECTURE |
5 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The design should be equally accessible and adaptable for everyone, the environment, the holistic evaluation of the space design, the promotion of cultural diversity and exploration through experience, the design for the disabled. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
To learn about the concept and problems of accessibility, universal design principles, disadvantaged groups and accessibility, accessibility in urban and building scale and create hoe to solve the problems with design about these issues. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Knows the concept of accessibility |
Applies universal design principles to design |
Knows the user needs of disadvantaged groups |
Performs accessibility analysis |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Preliminary information about the course, general definitions
Design for everyone and accessibility history, general definitions, legal regulations |
- |
2 |
- |
Design for everyone and accessibility history, general definitions, legal regulations |
- |
3 |
- |
Design for everyone, Design models |
- |
4 |
- |
Design principles |
- |
5 |
- |
Design principles |
- |
6 |
- |
Differences in definitions, different standards, measures and contents |
- |
7 |
- |
Examples of accessible housing - video |
- |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
- |
Outdoor dimentions of accessibility |
- |
10 |
- |
Outdoor dimentions of accessibility |
- |
11 |
- |
Indoor dimentions of accessibility |
- |
12 |
- |
Indoor dimentions of accessibility |
- |
13 |
- |
Disasters and Accessibility |
- |
14 |
- |
School research presentations |
- |
15 |
- |
School research presentations |
- |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Evcil, A. N., 2014, Herkes İçin Tasarım, Evrensel Tasarım, Boğaziçi Yayınları No:359, Ankara |
genoğlu, A.S., 2013, 'Mimarlıkta Kapsayıcılık: Herkes için Mimarlık', Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, Basım Yayın Merkezi, İstanbul |
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 |
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.
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4 |
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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.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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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.
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4 |
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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.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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.
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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.
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5 |
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.
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5 |
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.
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5 |
2 |
They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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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.
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5 |
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.
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5 |
3 |
They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
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5 |
4 |
They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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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.
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5 |
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.
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5 |
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 |
1 |
14 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Land Surveying |
2 |
10 |
20 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
4 |
2 |
8 |
Assignment (Homework) |
2 |
10 |
20 |
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 |
2 |
10 |
20 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
1 |
20 |
20 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
1 |
20 |
20 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
28 |
0 |
124 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
124 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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