MIM442 Theory of Design

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE PR.
Code MIM442
Name Theory of Design
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ONUR ERMAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ONUR ERMAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To know the scientific and philosophical foundations of architectural design. To understand the relationship between theory and practice in architectural design.

Course Content

The content of this course consists of research and discussion of design theories in architectural practice.

Course Precondition

No prerequisites

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 Selects and uses the knowledge of design theory.
LO04 Explains how the design process is supported by theoretical knowledge.
LO05 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 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. 3
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.
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. 2
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. 3
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. 2
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 Meeting and introducing the course No need to be prepared 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

Update Time: 02.03.2025 05:58