Information Package

Program of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

İÇT161

METHODS OF PRESENTATION AND EXPRESSION I

Course Code
İÇT161
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn basic information about architectural representation techniques.
  2. Gain awareness of the importance of drawing in the design process.
  3. Gain competence of visual communication and self expression via different media
  4. Know and apply current architectural representation technics
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course Description'drawing as a means of observation, communication and exploration' This course includes basic information and applications of freehand drawing, which is one of the architectural drawing techniques. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to increase the awareness of the students about the role and importance of drawing in the design process. First of all, the basics of drawing with line and writing exercises will be explained. Afterwards, applications regarding the use of drawing for different purposes such as observation, communication and exploration will be made through different forms of representation such as sketches, writing and collage.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, presentation of the semester's theme
2nd Week PHASE I: Fundamentals of Drawing - Line
3rd Week PHASE I: Fundamentals of Drawing - Writing
4th Week PHASE I: Fundamentals of Drawing - Perspective
5th Week PHASE I: Fundamentals of Drawing - Perspective
6th Week PHASE I: EXAM
7th Week PHASE II: Drawing for Understanding and Analysis
8th Week PHASE II: Drawing for Understanding and Analysis
9th Week PHASE II: Drawing for Understanding and Analysis
10th Week PHASE II: EXAM
11th Week PHASE III: Drawing for Observation and Discovery
12th Week PHASE III: Drawing for Observation and Discovery
13th Week PHASE III: EXAM
Recommended or Required ReadingBalmer & Swisher (2013) Diagramming The Big Idea : Methods For Architectural Composition, Routledge
Ching, D. K. (2006). Mimarlıkta ve Sanatta Yaratıcı Bir Süreç: Çizim. İstanbul: Yem Yayınları.
Ching, D. K. (2016). İç Mekan Tasarımı (Resimli). Yem Yayınları.
Edwards, B. (2008). Understanding Architecture Through Drawing. Taylor & Francis.
İnceoğlu, N. (2012). Eskizler: Çizerek Düşünme, Düşünerek Çizme. İstanbul: Yem Yayınları.
Jenkins, E. J. (2013) Drawn To Design : Analyzing Architecture Through Freehand Drawing, Birkhauser
Roig, M. G. (2009). Tüm Yönleriyle Çizim Sanatı. Remzi Kitabevi.
Smith, K. S. (2005). Architects' Drawings : A selection of sketches by world famous architects through history. Routledge.
Spankie, R. (2012). İç Mimarlıkta: İç Mekan Çizimi ve Sunumu. Literatür Yayıncılık.
Spiller, N. (2013). Drawing Architecture. AD (Architectural Design). September-October.No:225.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 3 60
Assignment 10 20
Total(%) 80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 3 4 12
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 3 7 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 10 5 50
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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