GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIM114	GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION II	2	4	2	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. İLKE CİRİTCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BURAK KAAN YILMAZSOY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Expression techniques used in architectural design stages. Topography concept and representation with different scale and representation tools, integration techniques with architectural design. Stair concept, technical expression of different species. Three-dimensional expression techniques and applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Architectural design stages and applied techniques. 1/50 scale architectural drawing technique and application standards. Topography concept, integration with architectural design, representation with different representation tools. Staircase concept, formal approach, applications, representation in different types and scales and representation of models. Free hand perspectives of simple geometric shapes, axonometric, isometric and dimetric perspectives, rules and applications of one, two, three-point perspectives.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understands different scales in architectural presentation.
Chooses the appropriate technique for the architectural design phase.
Comprehends the topography.
Establishes the relationship between architectural design and topography.
Express the topography by appropriate techniques.
Recognize different types of stairs.
Draws the ladder in the appropriate technique.
Comprehend types of perspective.
Applies the appropriate perspective type in architectural design.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Architectural design stages and application of sketching techniques	-
2	-	1/50 scale architectural drawing technique and application	-
3	-	1/50 scale architectural drawing technique and application	-
4	-	Description of topography and drawing techniques and application	-
5	-	Description of topography and drawing techniques and application	-
6	-	Drawing of topography model and drawing of topography sections	-
7	-	Site plan and application	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Stair types and drawing techniques	-
10	-	Drawing and dimensioning of stairs plan, section and elevation	-
11	-	Drawing and dimensioning of stairs plan, section and elevation	-
12	-	Stair drawing technique and application in multi-storey buildings	-
13	-	Drawing of stair plan and sections of multi-storey building, dimensioning	-
14	-	Perspective techniques, single-point perspective application	-
15	-	Perspective techniques and two escape point perspective application	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Şahinler, O., Kızıl, F., (2004), Mimarlık'ta Teknik Resim, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları
Berger, J., (1995), Görme Biçimleri, Metis Yayınları
Francis D.K. Ching, (1984), Architectural Graphics, Architectural Press
Francis D.K. Ching, (1979), Architecture, Form, Space & Order
David A. Davis, Theodore D. Walker, (2000), Plan Graphics, Wiley

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	The students is able to implement the knowledge gained during the course to their working areas.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to assess and interpreter the environmental data for designing building by using advance skills and knowledge gained during the architectural education.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students are able to have detail information regarding real life, experience and systems by focusing on the discipline of architecture.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have the knowledge and concepts on the history of art, aesthetic, the skill of CAD use and cultural infrastructure.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to have planning and management skills under a group responsibility.				3
2	The students are able to gain the life-time learning skill that is the crucial part of the discipline of architecture	0
3	They are able to know how to deal with their learning needs in the educational life and after.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They consider the ethical issues strictly in case of collecting data, interpretation of the data, producing the projects and the phase of implementation in the field of architecture.			2
2	They have sufficient awareness regarding environmental protection and occupational health and safety issues and also they consider risk management and responsibility issues.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to transfer or share their comments and/or critiques regarding the architectural projects and problems with certain methods such as written, oral or other presentation techniques. They are also able to inform individuals or institutions in the field of architecture.					4
2	They are able to share their thoughts and suggestions by supporting them with numerical and qualitative manner in the architectural field with the specialists or not.	0
3	They are able to produce social responsibility projects and activities regarding social environment and they are also able to take active roles.	0
4	They are able to use of communication and information technologies effectively and efficiently in the field of architecture.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are able to work independently in the field of architecture and its production areas.	0
2	They are able to take responsibilities in the field of architectural productions in order to solve unpredictable problems and issues.	0

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	8	16
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	14	2	28
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	48	0	156