MIM442 Theory of Design

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code MIM442
Name Theory of Design
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ONUR ERMAN


Course Goal

Questioning the relationship between design and theory, knowing architectural design theories, to understand the scientific and philosophical foundations of design

Course Content

Reasearching and discussing design theories in architectural design practice

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Norman D 1988 The design of everyday things, Basic Books. Cross N. 1982, Designerly ways of Knowing, Design Studies, 3 sf 221 227. Gür, Ş. Ö. 1996, Mekan Örgütlenmesi, Trabzon, Gür Yayıncılık. Johnson, Paul Alan, 1994, The Theory of Architecture: Concepts, Themesand Practices, VNR Press, New York.

Notes

articles on the topic.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the intellectual structure of the design.
LO02 Establishes a relationship between the theoretical structure of the design and its practical side.
LO03 Knows how to support the design process with theoretical knowledge.
LO04 Interprets the relationship between theory and practice in the field of design.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Being able to make architectural technical drawings and presentations, using digital technologies, and making three-dimensional models. Be able to express the design idea with appropriate methods and using visual communication techniques.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understanding the use of building elements, building components and building materials, interpreting their properties at the scale of elements, components, and materials, choosing the appropriate one in design, and understanding the basic principles of their convergence in practice.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to explain and analyze the basic principles of service systems consisting of vertical and horizontal circulation elements, installation, infrastructure, communication, security, and fire systems.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually planning, projecting and executing any work related to the field of architecture, preparing technical documents, consulting and being an expert.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understanding, interpreting, explaining the effects of elements such as the environment, people, and culture in the function-form relationship in design, using architectural principles at the level of building, interior space, its surroundings, and urban design. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops, evaluates, and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of the application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, separators, regulations etc.).
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain, evaluates and analyzes the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, insulation, air conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understanding the behavior principles of structures against vertical and lateral loads, explaining the developments of contemporary structural systems, and interpreting the applications of structural systems, choosing and using the appropriate structural system.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understanding and using the principles of sustainability in the architectural design decisions of the conservation of artificial resources, including natural and culturally important buildings and areas, and the creation of healthy buildings and settlements.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Proposal development by synthesizing the data by the evaluation, definition, and comparison of the Data collected from data tools and sample applications in the field of architecture.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Defines historical environment, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites in historical settings and uses required techniques for the preparation of restoration projects.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik In the building production process; issuing the building quantity, estimating the building cost and controlling the cost of the building by associating it with the work schedule, preparing documents that can protect the interests of the parties during professional studies-applications (Tender, contract, etc.).
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge, and uses databases, ensuring professional, cultural and artistic development with lifelong learning motivation. 5
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, and acquires sustainable use of design parameters.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Understanding the ethical values in architecture, understanding the professional and human responsibility towards nature, respecting history and culture, and taking into account the benefit of society.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Collects, evaluates and interprets data to understand the impact of human, social and environmental conditions in architectural design and planning processes. 5
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Meeting and introducing the course information about the course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Introduction to the concept of theory Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Philosophy and Theory relationship 1 Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Philosophy and Theory relationship 2 Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Philosophers and their theories in history Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Structure of theory, components of theory Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Modelling a theory Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reviewing of previous topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Problem concept in theory, ill-defined and well-defined problems Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Architectural design problems Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Architectural Theories, definition of architecture, Vitrivius and his view on architecture Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Science-Art relationship in architecture Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Examining design theories 1 Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Examining design theories 2 Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General evaluation and end of the course reviewing previous topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Reviewing of previous topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reviewing of previous topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS