MM555 Analysis of Meaning in the Built Environment

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

Information

Code MM555
Name Analysis of Meaning in the Built Environment
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To interpret and evaluate the living environment in terms of environment-behavior relationship. To comprehend the effects of perceptible elements of the environment on human behavior.

Course Content

Examination of the relationship between essence and form and meaning, the signs that provide the meaning of the essence and form, the levels of meaning, the factors that cause the differentiation of meaning between people and societies, the role of meaning on behavior, the meaning and human behavior dimension of the environment-human relationship, semantic meaning with the help of environmental signs. analysis of the structure.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Krampen, M. 1979. Meaning in the Urban Environment, Routledge. Jencks, C. 1969. Meaning in Architecture, Nasar, J. 1988. Environmental Aesthetics: Theory, Research, and Application, Cambridge. Broadbent, G., Bunt, R., Jencks, C., 1980, Signs, Symbols and Architecture, Wiley and Sons

Notes

other related publications and web pages


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the elements that create meaning in the built environment.
LO02 Makes a theoretical evaluation on meaning based on his/her research and readings.
LO03 Selects and uses the necessary elements to create the desired meaning in the built environment.
LO04 He/she writes an examination and evaluation report by using appropriate methods and techniques at the academic level by focusing on a problem he/she has determined in his/her field.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Developing and deepening knowledge of architectural theory, history and practice, and related arts, technologies, and humanities at an expert level.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge acquired in architecture, urban design, and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the methods related to research and evaluation in a research process by choosing the one that is suitable for its purpose. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops critical thinking about the nature of knowledge, sources, knowledge production and testing of knowledge within the subject area of architecture. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have sufficient knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Competent in the field of theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Using information with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet the needs,
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpreting the relationship between man and the environment in which he lives, from a structural, functional, technical, or aesthetic point of view, by considering interdisciplinary knowledge. 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Selecting and using appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, present and interpret data, information and findings obtained in the subject area.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Taking responsibility, independently or cohesively in a group, to carry out the theoretical and practical aspects of a study.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To make in-depth research on a subject area or a problem determined by considering the benefit of society, within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics, or to announce the results in various environments by using appropriate methods, by using appropriate methods.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Selecting, evaluating, recording and producing information experimentally by obtaining the relevant information individually in architectural processes.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowing the concepts and terminology specific to the field, participating in meetings and congresses, making presentations, using appropriate communication tools, and expressing their thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes by developing strategies, policies and implementation plans by considering innovative ethical, environmental and social values in matters related to the field of architecture.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets the current developments specific to the field by using domestic and foreign language knowledge and following international publications. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interpreting knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction, using the knowledge associated with architectural discipline, problem-solving, and/or application skills, in interdisciplinary studies.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Meeting the students and giving the course flow preliminary research within the scope of the course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Defining of the physical environment, readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Discussing the effective factors in shaping the physical environment relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım
4 Defining and discussing culture, one of the effective factors in shaping the physical environment relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Defining the effect of the culture on shaping the physical environment relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Discussing the relationship between culture, space and behavior relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Discussing the relationship between culture, space and behavior in shaping the physical environment relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 mid term exam previous readings, research work Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Theoretical background in the semantic evaluation of the physical environment relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Semantic and semiotic theories and architecture relevant read,ngs Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Semantic and semiotic theories and their relation to architecture relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Making sense of the physical environment with semantic and semiotic theories relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Making sense of the physical environment in the light of semantic and semiotic theories relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Semantic interpretation studies in selected physical environments relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
15 Semantic interpretation studies in selected physical environments of different characters relevant readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
16 Final Exam Term previous readings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Final Exam Term previous readings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS