ARCH 532 | Course Introduction and Application Information - M.SC. In Architecture (With Thesis)

Course Name

Urban Design Theories

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ARCH 532	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	7.5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. ŞEBNEM GÖKÇEN
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course aims to analyze the existing theory and practice in the field of urban design through the relationship between disciplines and sub-disciplines within a historical process. By way of defining the main approaches in the field of urban design, students will be able to explain the interdisciplinary position and importance of urban design from a broader retrospective standpoint. In the end, students will gain the competency to question the current approaches developed within the framework of urban design theory today.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; define the theories and approaches developed in field of urban design in time define the process of urban design emerging as an interdisciplinary field comprehend the relations between theory and practice of urban design in diffferent periods analyze the impact of design crisis in disciplines of design upon cities and critically analyze the current approaches in development of the theory of urban design.
Course Description	This course is designed to enhance the awareness of architecture and design students regarding the interdisciplinary nature of urban design theory and practices. In this context, it aims to enrich students' perspectives on design and architecture through the examination of existing literature.
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Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction and general information. Sharing resources about the course.	• Ellin, N. (1996). Postmodern Urbanism. Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (Chapter 2 ve 3) • Cuthbert, Alexander. 2006. The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell. (Chapter 1) • Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). The Urban Design Reader. New York: Architectural Press. • Watson, D., Plattus, A., Shibley, R. (2003), Timesaver Standards for Urban Design, McGraw Hill, USA.
2	Urban planning and architecture in the course of time	• Ellin, N. (1996). Postmodern Urbanism. Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (Chapter 2 ve 3) • Cuthbert, Alexander. 2006. The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell. (Chapter 1) • Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). The Urban Design Reader. New York: Architectural Press. • Watson, D., Plattus, A., Shibley, R. (2003), Timesaver Standards for Urban Design, McGraw Hill, USA.
3	The post-industrial city	• Ellin, N. (1996). Postmodern Urbanism. Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (Chapter 2 ve 3) • Cuthbert, Alexander. 2006. The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell. (Chapter 1) • Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). The Urban Design Reader. New York: Architectural Press. • Watson, D., Plattus, A., Shibley, R. (2003), Timesaver Standards for Urban Design, McGraw Hill, USA.
4	Birth of urban design	• Ellin, N. (1996). Postmodern Urbanism. Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (Chapter 2 ve 3) • Cuthbert, Alexander. 2006. The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell. (Chapter 1) • Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). The Urban Design Reader. New York: Architectural Press. • Watson, D., Plattus, A., Shibley, R. (2003), Timesaver Standards for Urban Design, McGraw Hill, USA.
5	Bridging the gap: urban design	Wyatt, R (2004). “The Great Divide: Differences in Style Between Architects and Urban Planners”. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 21(1), 38-54.
6	Recent approaches: Placemaking principles I	Bollnow, O. F. (1961). Lived-Space. Philosophy Today 5 (1):31. Jacobs, J. (2022) Büyük Amerikan Şehirlerinin Ölümü ve Yaşamı, Metis Yayınları. / Jacobs, J. (1961) The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Gehl, J. (2010) Cities for People. Island Press.
7	Recent approaches: Placemaking principles II	Bollnow, O. F. (1961). Lived-Space. Philosophy Today 5 (1):31. Jacobs, J. (2022) Büyük Amerikan Şehirlerinin Ölümü ve Yaşamı, Metis Yayınları. / Jacobs, J. (1961) The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Gehl, J. (2010) Cities for People. Island Press.
8	Recent approaches: New Urbanism I	Charter of the New Urbanism (www.cnu.org)
9	Semester Break (Holiday)
10	Recent approaches: New Urbanism II	Charter of the New Urbanism (www.cnu.org)
11	Literature review group presentations	Postmodern Urbanism Chapter 2 and 3 by Nan Ellin & The Form of Cities chapter 1 by Cuthbert
12	Literature review group presentations	The Urban Design Reader by Carmona and Tiesdell
13	Literature review group presentations	Timesaver Standards for Urban Design by Watson
14	Discussion on the theory of urban design	Tekeli, İ. (1993), Bir Kentsel Tasarım Kuramının Geliştirilmesi Üzerine Düşünceler, Ege Mimarlık,1-2/53, s: 53-58. Carmona M (1998) “Design Control: Bridging the Professional Divide – Part 1: A New Framework” Journal of Urban Design, 3(2): 175-200. Carmona M (1998) “Design Control: Bridging the Professional Divide – Part 2: A New Consensus” Journal of Urban Design, 3(3): 331-358.
15	Semester Review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Ellin, N. (1996). Postmodern Urbanism. Blackwell, Oxford, UK. (Chapter 2 and 3)
Cuthbert, Alexander. 2006. The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell. (Chapter 1)
Carmona, M., & Tiesdell, S. (2007). The Urban Design Reader. New York: Architectural Press.
Watson, D., Plattus, A., Shibley, R. (2003), Timesaver Standards for Urban Design, McGraw Hill, USA.
Wyatt, R (2004). “The Great Divide: Differences in Style Between Architects and Urban Planners”. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 21(1), 38-54.
Carmona M (1998) “Design Control: Bridging the Professional Divide – Part 1: A New Framework” Journal of Urban Design, 3(2): 175-200.
Carmona M (1998) “Design Control: Bridging the Professional Divide – Part 2: A New Consensus” Journal of Urban Design, 3(3): 331-358.
Bollnow, O. F. (1961). Lived-Space. Philosophy Today 5 (1):31.
Jacobs, J. (2022) Büyük Amerikan Şehirlerinin Ölümü ve Yaşamı, Metis Yayınları. / Jacobs, J. (1961) The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
Gehl, J. (2010) Cities for People. Island Press.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	15
Presentation / Jury	1	10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	25
Final Exam	1	45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	10	5	50
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	35	35
Presentation / Jury	1	30	30
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	27	27
Final Exam	1	35	35
		Total	225

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to advance specialized architectural knowledge based on qualifications acquired at the undergraduate level.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary nature of the architectural field and apply such knowledge and analytical capacity to interdisciplinary studies.	-	-	-	-	X
3	To be able to apply specialized knowledge in architecture in theoretical or practical work.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able critically evaluate knowledge peculiar to the architectural field, facilitate self-directed learning and produce advanced work independently.	-	-	-	X	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	X
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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