GRADUATE SCHOOL

Design Studies (With Thesis)

FFD 515 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Discussions on Public Space: Design and Theory

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
FFD 515	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	0

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Case Study Q&A Field trip / Observation Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İpek KAŞTAŞ UZUN
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İpek KAŞTAŞ UZUN
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course aims to focus on the discussions regarding contemporary issues and practices in the production, design and use of public space from the perspectives of different design disciplines. The course will also criticize the implications for future design and public policy. By the help of the discussion on several examples from an international and comparative perspective from İzmir, Turkey and the world, this course aims to discuss cultural, politic and contextual effects on the production of public spaces.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Students who successfully complete the course will be able to: 1) Classify the theories of design, and use of public spaces. 2) Describe theoretical and political aspects of the production of public spaces. 3) Discuss critically about contemporary public spaces from theoretical, social, and practical perspectives. 4) Communicate their ideas about public space effectively using a variety of means such as writing, speaking and digital presentations. 5) Assess notions of democracy, diversity, equity, and access issues in the context of public spaces.
Course Description	This course is structured on the readings and discussions regarding three main focuses on theories and experiences of public space, equity and access issues, and design and management of public spaces.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the course themes. Distribution of final presentation and seminar topics to each student.
2	Theories and Experiences of Public Space: Why does public space matter? Public sphere vs the public realm.	Readings: Mitchell, Don (1995) “The End of Public Space? People's Park, Definitions of the Public and Democracy” Annals of the Association of American Geographers, Vol. 85, No. 1 pp.108-133. Schmidt, S. & Németh, J. (2012). Space, place and the city: Emerging research on public space design and planning. Journal of Urban Design, 15(4) , 453-457. Lofland, L. H. (1989). A social life in the public realm. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 17(4), 453-482. Assignment 1a: Bring a visual (i.e. a photograph, a video or some other non-textual representation from your own collection, from a book/magazine or from the web) of a public space.
3	Theories and Experiences of Public Space: Typology: parks, streets, plazas, “third spaces” and quasi-public places	Readings: Low, S., Taplin, D., & Scheld, S. (2005). Rethinking public parks: Public space and cultural diversity. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press. Ch. 2. Akış, T. (2011). İzmir'de yeşil alan kullanımı: Karşıyaka sahilinde gündelik hayat. TMMOB Mimarlar Odası Ankara Şubesi Dosya 27 , 63-70. Assignment 1b: Go to a public space, enjoy and bring a photo.
4	Theories and Experiences of Public Space: Historical overview	Readings: Banerjee, T. (2001). The future of public space: beyond invented streets and reinvented places. Journal of the American Planning Association, 67(1), 9-24. Uzun, İ. K., & Şenol, F. (2020). Recent" nation gardens" and historical development of public green spaces in Turkey. Art-Sanat Dergisi. Assignment 1c: Find old and existing images of a public space and bring them to the class.
5	Discussion paper presentations	Assignment1a,b,c Presentation: Based on the first three assignments, write a discussion paper.
6	Access, Social Justice and Use: Women and Public Space	Readings: McDowell, L. (1999). Gender, Identity and Place: Understanding Feminist Geographies. Minneapolis: Minnesota Press. Byrne, J. & Wolch, J. (2009). Nature, race, and parks: past research and future directions for geographic research. Progress in Human Geography, 33(6) , 743-765. Assignment 2a: Research and find an incident representing women’s experiences in public space.
7	Access, Social Justice and Use: Age and Public Space	Readings: Sideris, A. L. & Sideris, A. (2009). What brings children to the park? Analysis and measurement of the variables affecting children's use of parks. Journal of the American Planning Association, 76(1) , 89-107.Payne, L. L., Orsega-Smith, E., Roy, M., & Godbey, G. C. (2002). Local park use and personal health among older adults: An exploratory research. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 23(2) , 1-20.Assignment 2b: Research and find an incident representing children’s experiences in public space.
8	Access, Social Justice and Use: Environmental justice and inequity	Readings: Boone, C., Buckley, G., Grove, J., & Sister, C. (2009). Parks and people: An environmental justice inquiry in Baltimore, Maryland. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 99(4), 767-787. Rigolon, A. (2016). A complex landscape of inequity in access to urban parks: A literature review. Landscape and Urban Planning, 153, 160-169. Assignment 2c: Research and find an incident highlighting access/exclusion/equity issues in public space
9	Discussion paper presentations	Assignment2a,b,c Presentation: Based on the first three assignments, write a discussion paper.
10	Outline Presentations of Final Papers	Assignment3 Presentation: Bring the outline of your final paper.
11	Design, Policy, Management and Observation: Design and Policy Making	Readings: Madanipour, A. (1999). Why are the Design and Development of Public Spaces Significant for Cities. Environment and Planning B, 26 , 879-891. Leorke, D. (2015).The Struggle to Reclaim the City: An Interview With Michael Sorkin. Space and Culture, Vol18(1); 98-105.
12	Design, Policy, Management and Observation: Design and Policy Making	Readings: Golicnik, B., & Thompson, C.W. (2009). Emerging relationships between design and use of urban park spaces. Landscape and Urban Planning, 94 , 38-53. Sister, C., Wolch, J., & Wilson, J. (2010). Got green? Addressing environmental justice in park provision. GeoJournal , 229–248. Carmona, M., Heath, T., Oc, T., & Tiesdell, S. (2010). Public places, urban spaces: the dimensions of urban design. New York, NY: Routledge. Ch. 7.
13	Design, Policy, Management and Observation: Privatization and Threats to Public Space	Hackworth, J. and Smith, N. (2001), The changing state of gentrification. Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, 92: 464-477. Sorkin, M. (1992). Variations on a Theme Park: The New American City and the End of Public Space. New York: Hill and Wang.
14	Final Paper Presentations	Prepare for presentation
15	Semester Overview
16	Review of the Semester

Course Notes/Textbooks

Mitchell, Don (1995) “The End of Public Space? People's Park, Definitions of the Public and Democracy” Annals of the Association of American Geographers, Vol. 85, No. 1 pp.108-133
Schmidt, S. & Németh, J. (2012). Space, place and the city: Emerging research on public space design and planning. Journal of Urban Design, 15(4) , 453-457.
Lofland, L. H. (1989). A social life in the public realm. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 17(4), 453-482.
Low, S., Taplin, D., & Scheld, S. (2005). Rethinking public parks: Public space and cultural diversity. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press. Ch. 2.
Oldenburg, R. (1989). The great good place: Cafes, coffee shops, community centers, beauty parlors, general stores, bars, hangouts, and how they get you through the day. St. Paul, MN: Paragon House Publishers. Excerpts.
Akış, T. (2011). İzmir'de yeşil alan kullanımı: Karşıyaka sahilinde gündelik hayat. TMMOB Mimarlar Odası Ankara Şubesi Dosya 27 , 63-70.
Carr, Stephen. (1992) “Chapter 3: Public Space Evolving”, in Public Space, Cambridge University Press
Banerjee, T. (2001). The future of public space: beyond invented streets and reinvented places. Journal of the American Planning Association, 67(1), 9-24
Uzun, İ. K., & Şenol, F. (2020). Recent" nation gardens" and historical development of public green spaces in Turkey. Art-Sanat Dergisi.
McDowell, L. (1999). Gender, Identity and Place: Understanding Feminist Geographies. Minneapolis: Minnesota Press.
Day, K. (1999). Embassies and sanctuaries: women's experiences of race and fear in public space. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, 17(3), 307-328.
Byrne, J. & Wolch, J. (2009). Nature, race, and parks: past research and future directions for geographic research. Progress in Human Geography, 33(6) , 743-765.
Sideris, A. L. & Sideris, A. (2009). What brings children to the park? Analysis and measurement of the variables affecting children's use of parks. Journal of the American Planning Association, 76(1) , 89-107.
Passon, C., Levi, D. & Rio, V. (2008). Implications of Adolescents’ Perceptions and Values for Planning and Design. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 28 , 73-85.
Payne, L. L., Orsega-Smith, E., Roy, M., & Godbey, G. C. (2002). Local park use and personal health among older adults: An exploratory research. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 23(2) , 1-20.
Talen, E. & Anselin, L. (1998). Assessing Spatial Equity: An Evaluation of Measures of Accessibility to Public Playgrounds. Environment and Planning A, 64(1) , 595-613.
Boone, C., Buckley, G., Grove, J., & Sister, C. (2009). Parks and people: An environmental justice inquiry in Baltimore, Maryland. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 99(4), 767-787.
Banerjee, T. (2001) “The Future of Public Space: Beyond Invented Streets and Reinvented Places” Journal of the American Planning Association 67, 1; pp 9-24
Madanipour, A. (1999). Why are the Design and Development of Public Spaces Significant for Cities. Environment and Planning B, 26 , 879-891.
Leorke, D. (2015).The Struggle to Reclaim the City: An Interview With Michael Sorkin. Space and Culture, Vol18(1); 98-105.
Golicnik, B., & Thompson, C.W. (2009). Emerging relationships between design and use of urban park spaces. Landscape and Urban Planning, 94 , 38-53.
Carmona, M., Heath, T., Oc, T., & Tiesdell, S. (2010). Public places, urban spaces: the dimensions of urban design. New York, NY: Routledge. Ch. 7.
Sister, C., Wolch, J., & Wilson, J. (2010). Got green? Addressing environmental justice in park provision. GeoJournal , 229–248.
Hackworth, J. and Smith, N. (2001), The changing state of gentrification. Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, 92: 464-477
Rigolon, A. (2016). A complex landscape of inequity in access to urban parks: A literature review. Landscape and Urban Planning, 153, 160-169.
Sorkin, M. (1992). Variations on a Theme Park: The New American City and the End of Public Space. New York: Hill and Wang.Wilson, J. Q. & Kelling, G. L. (1982). Broken Windows. The Atlantic Monthly , 29-38

Suggested Readings/Materials

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	30
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	40
Seminar / Workshop	1	20
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

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	14	8	112
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	3	7	21
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	30	30
Seminar / Workshop	1	14	14
Oral Exam			0
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	225

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	to be able to expand the practical knowledge gained in undergraduate programs with theoretical field of design research,
2	to be able to examine, interpret data and assess concepts and ideas with research methods of design theory and social sciences,
3	to be able to identify problems of design disciplines in times of global / environmental crisis and to be able to develop possible solutions for design practitioners,
4	to be able to expand knowledge on the history of material culture as it relates to design practices of the past,
5	to be able to promote research on local practices of everyday life and assess the outcome to implement design solutions,
6	to be able to facilitate interactions in between varied design disciplines and to promote collaborative work to solve complex problems,
7	to be able to process outcome of design research to be applied in design education,
8	to be able to instigate research on the new tools, technologies and materials of production in order to accelerate changes in design practices,
9	to be able to develop an ethical approach towards design professions in order to install social and environmental responsibilities,
10	to be able to use a foreign language for both chasing the scientific publication and developing proper communication with colleagues from other countries, in written and verbal ways.
11	to be able to use computer programs needed in the field design as well as information and communication technologies in advanced levels (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level”).

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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