GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. In Architecture (With Thesis)
ARCH 502 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Theory and Criticism in Architecture II
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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ARCH 502
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Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to to develop the students’ critical interpretive skills in architecture by introducing them to architectural and historical texts and their critical interpretations by leading contemporary theorists including philosophers and cultural theorists as well as architects and historians. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course is a sequel to Theory and Criticism in Architecture I. Alongside historically rooted themes, the focus is on relatively new concepts in architecture such as globalization, sustainability and digital design. The search for unprecedented architectural languages and the latters’ juxtaposition with contemporary social perspectives are discussed via interdisciplinary texts. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction of Course Topics | |
| 2 | Architectural theory and criticism in the 21st century | Quiz 1 • Andrew Leach “Criticality and Operativity” in Jane Rendell, Jonathan Hill, Murray Fraser and Mark Dorian eds. Critical Architecture (New York: Routledge 2007) ISBN13: 978-0-415-41538-1, pp. 14-21 • Naomi Stead “Criticism in/and/of Crisis” in Jane Rendell, Jonathan Hill, Murray Fraser and Mark Dorian eds. Critical Architecture (New York: Routledge 2007) ISBN13: 978-0-415-41538-1, pp. 76-83 |
| 3 | Globalization and its reflections on architecture: Information Age and Network Society Iconic architecture Mega-projects Architectural branding | Quiz 2 • Tai-lok Lui (2008) “City Branding without Content: Hong Kong’s aborted West Kowloon mega-project, 1998-2006” IDPR 30(3), PP. 215-226 |
| 4 | Critical cultural perspectives in architecture: Feminist critique Postcolonial critique Queer critique | Quiz 3 • Jane Rendell “Tendencies and Trajectories: Feminist Approaches in Architecture” in C. Greg Crysler, Stephen Cairns and Hilde Heynen, eds. The SAGE Handbook of Architectural Theory (Sage Publications 2012). ISBN-13: 978-1412946131, pp. 85-97. |
| 5 | Assignment on critical cultural theory and globalization that impact 21st century architecture: By the fourth week of class, each student will select one architectural project that embodies the ideas on the discussed topics. In this class, students will submit a 5-6 page report that offers an architectural critique of the project that they have selected. The critique will be based on the theoretical framework. There will also be a powerpoint presentation. | |
| 6 | Digital Design and Visualization in 21st century architecture: The Architect as the professional in the 21st century information age Computational Design Thinking Digital Morphogenesis: Deleuze and Genetic Algorithm | Quiz 4 • Manuel De Landa (2002) “Deleuze and the Use of Genetic Algorithm in Architecture” in Architectural Design 72(1):9-12. |
| 7 | Building the Virtual: Construction Technology and Materials in the 21st Century: Building as a team, architect as a leader Building Higher and Building Fast Importance of material choices in building design Akilli bina tasarimi | Quiz 5 • Arie Grafland and Heidi Sohn“Introduction: Technology, Science and Virtuality” in C. Greg Crysler, Stephen Cairns and Hilde Heynen, eds. The SAGE Handbook of Architectural Theory (Sage Publications 2012). ISBN-13: 978-1412946131, pp. 471-487. |
| 8 | Assignment on computational and building technologies: Each student will select a recent architectural project that shows the application of a particular technology and offer a critique of the project. The selection of the projects will be communicated to the instructor by the seventh week of the course. Students will submit a 5-6 page report about the critique of the architectural project. . The critique will be based on the theoretical framework. There will also be a powerpoint presentation. | |
| 9 | Designing with nature: Designing with Nature: Sustainable Design Principles in architectural practice Principles of organic design/ green architecture Energy efficiency and using sustainable materials | Quiz 6 • Ceridwen Owen and Kim Dovey (2008) “Fields of Sustainable Architecture” The Journal of Architecture, 13:1, pp.9-21 |
| 10 | Designing with nature: New trends: Biomimcry / Biophilia Sustainability and urban design | Quiz 7• Rajshekhar Rao (2014) “Biomimicry in Architecture” International Journal of Advanced Research in Civil, Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering and Developing, Vol. 1 Issue 3. • Judith Heerwagen and Betty Hase (2001) “Building Biophilia: Connecting People to Nature in Building Design” |
| 11 | Assignment on sustainable architecture: Each student will select a recent architectural or urban design project that demonstrates the use of sustainable and/or ecological friendly principles. The selection of the projects will be communicated to the instructor by the tenth week of the course. Students will submit a 5-6 page report about the critique of the project.. The critique will be based on the theoretical framework. There will also be a powerpoint presentation. | |
| 12 | 21st century city: Implications for architects Urbanization trends of the 21st century: Global cities, mega-city, mega-regions. Branding the city: Urban marketing and the importance of built environment Splintering Urbanism: How infrastructure is socio-economically compartmentalizing the urban space. Networks and systems in the city: Transportation, natural environment, social networks. Slums and cities. | Quiz 8 • Stephen Graham (2001) “The Spectre of Splintering Metropolis” Cities Vol. 18 no 6pp. 365-368 |
| 13 | Urban Transformation in Turkey: A new urban paradigm? | Quiz 9 |
| 14 | 21st century city: Students will examine the ideas of urban planning and city design in the 21st century, select one of them and write a 5-6 page critique and prepare a powerpoint presentation. | |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Course Colloquium |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | |
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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8
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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32
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| Presentation / Jury |
4
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20
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| Project |
1
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40
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
7
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
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ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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6
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84
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
8
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2
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16
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| Presentation / Jury |
4
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4
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16
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| Project |
3
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20
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60
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
224
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to advance specialized architectural knowledge based on qualifications acquired at the undergraduate level. |
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| 2 | To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary nature of the architectural field and apply such knowledge and analytical capacity to interdisciplinary studies. |
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| 3 | To be able to apply specialized knowledge in architecture in theoretical or practical work. |
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| 4 | To be able to produce new knowledge by integrating architectural knowledge with knowledge in other disciplines. |
X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to diagnose and evaluate a specific problem in architecture and to relate this ability to publishing or practice. |
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| 6 | To be able critically evaluate knowledge peculiar to the architectural field, facilitate self-directed learning and produce advanced work independently. |
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| 7 | To be able to communicate contemporary developments in architecture and one’s own work in professional and interdisciplinary environments in written, oral or visual forms. |
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| 8 | To be able to consider, control and communicate social, scientific and ethical values in the accumulation, interpretation, publication and/or application of architectural data. |
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| 9 | To be able to critically analyze the norms that inform spatial relationships and their social implications and to develop original thesis according to guidelines. |
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| 10 | To be able to keep up with developing knowledge in Architecture and participate in academic and professional discussions using at least one foreign language. |
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