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| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | MIM227 |
| Name | Visual Literacy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAVVA ALKAN BALA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAVVA ALKAN BALA
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of this course is to teach the concept of visual literacy; to look at the different visuals from a different point of view; to improve the process of reading and writing about visuals.
Course Content
This course covers the history of visual literacy and reading of and writing about the artistic products such as pictures, graphics, photographs, films and architecture.
Course Precondition
the course has no prerequisites
Resources
Visual Literacy: A Conceptual Approach to Graphic Problem Solving, Judith Wilde, Richard Wilde A Primer of Visual Literacy, Donis A Dondis Visual Literacy, James Elkins, Routledge Book Görsel Okuryazarlık, Ahmet Akkaya, Asos yayınevi Dijital Çağda Okuryazarlık, Kemal İnal
Notes
Lecture notes, Video and sketching experiences in technical visits
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes the historical development of the concept of visual literacy. |
| LO02 | Lists the concepts of visual literacy. |
| LO03 | Explains artistic design elements and principles. |
| LO04 | Creates visuals for visual literacy. |
| LO05 | Selects/uses the material that is appropriate to the purpose to the subject-matter. |
| LO06 | Reviews visuals and creates text on them. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the change and development of architectural examples within historical and cultural processes within local, regional and global frameworks. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic principles of service systems consisting of vertical and horizontal circulation elements, installation, infrastructure, communication, security and fire systems. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge of the development of contemporary carrier systems and carrier system applications in the selection of the structure system based on the principles of behavior of the structure against vertical and lateral loads. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic principles of how building elements, building components and building materials come together in design based on their properties. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the design knowledge of elements such as environment, people and culture in the function-form relationship in design from a critical and innovative perspective and interprets it at the level of building, interior, immediate surroundings and urban design. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces solutions based on the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, insulation, air conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses sustainability principles in architectural design decisions to protect natural and cultural resources and to create healthy buildings and settlements. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses digital technologies and three-dimensional models in architectural technical drawing and presentation in order to express the design idea with appropriate methods. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops an architectural project with a comprehensive program from the sketch stage to the application project stage (structural and environmental systems, security, partition systems, regulations, etc.). | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces designs based on data tools, sample applications, data collection methods, evaluations, definitions and comparisons in the field of architecture. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares documentation and restoration projects of historical buildings and monuments with the necessary techniques, in accordance with the characteristics of the historical environment. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Independently carries out a study in the field of architecture for which she individually prepares her plan, technical specifications and project. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility individually or as a team member in solving the problems he/she encounters, and manages and plans activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | In the building production process; It prepares documents (tender, contract, etc.) that can protect the interests of the parties while carrying out professional studies and applications regarding the preparation of the building cost along with the building quantity survey, building cost estimate and work schedule. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses relevant databases to access information by determining learning needs in the context of professional, cultural and artistic development with the motivation of lifelong learning. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses design data for sustainability purposes based on social awareness regarding architecture. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | She/he is competent in establishing effective written and verbal communication regarding the field of architecture, monitoring and organizing seminars and meetings related to architecture, preparing projects and following foreign publications based on her/his knowledge of foreign languages. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Understanding ethical values in architecture, designing for the benefit of society, respecting history and culture, knowing its professional and human responsibilities towards nature. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Synthesizes the data it collects by taking into account the effects of human, social and environmental conditions in architectural design and planning processes. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Fulfills the role of internship in professional development/the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the intern. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course content, objectives, syllabus, applied methods, the choice of resources devoted to the presentation and project issues. | No need to be prepared | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 2 | Examination of the different types of literacy. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 3 | The historical development of the concept of visual literacy. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 4 | The historical development of the concept of visual literacy 2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Basic concepts of visual literacy. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Basic concepts of visual literacy 2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Visual perception. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Repeating the topics explained from lecture notes and sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Artistic design elements. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | The principles of artistic design. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Reading and interpreating the images | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Reading and interpreating the images 2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Reading and interpreating the images 3 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Creating images for visual literacy 1 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Creating images for visual literacy2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Creating images for visual literacy3 | Repeating the topics explained from lecture notes and sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Repeating the topics explained from lecture notes and sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||