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Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM412

ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
MİM412
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend the stages of the creative processes of the discipline of architecture in a way to relate them to each other.
  2. Develop thoughts and ideas with the help of various popular media and readings, acquires architectural reading and writing skills.
  3. Build the conceptual and intellectual background to support the development of design in the architectural design studio.
  4. Comprehend how to conduct scientific research and critical thinking in the field of architecture and learns how to produce information independently.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course conveys knowledge of the different aspects and qualities of scientific research and architectural research methods through lectures, discussions, and readings. The students will utilize this knowledge in order to develop their design research for their current architectural design studio project throughout the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Lecture| What is Science? What is the meaning of Research? Brief on the requirements of a research abstract
3rd Week Lecture| On Science, Research, and Method
4th Week Lecture| Introducing Architectural Research Methodologies: Two Frameworks
5th Week Lecture| On Designing Your Research and On Academic Writing Rules
6th Week Presentation 1
7th Week Presentation 1
8th Week Lecture| Design Research Methodologies and Scientific Research Methodologies: Shared grounds
9th Week Mid-term Submission Lecture| Design Research Methodologies and Scientific Research Methodologies: Shared grounds
10th Week Lecture| Research for/into/through architecture
11th Week Lecture| Research for/into/through architecture
12th Week Presentation 2
13th Week Presentation 2
14th Week Course review
15th Week Pre-final Critiques and overview of the course
Recommended or Required ReadingArcher, Bruce. Araştırma Yöntemleri Üzerine. çev. Şermin Alyanak, Ankara: ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları, 1999.
Arslan, Rıfkı & Ökten , Ayşenur. Araştırma Yöntemleri. İstanbul: YTÜ Yayınları, 1994.
Groat, Linda. Architectural Research Methods. New York: John Wiley, 2002.
Pakdil, Fatih. Mimarlık Araştırmaları için Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi El Kitabı. İstanbul: YTÜ Yayınları, 1993.
Sanoff, Henry. Visual Research Methods in Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, , 1991.
Synder, James C.. Architectural Research. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987
Groat, Linda & Despres, Carole. The Significance of Architectural Theory for Environmental Design Research, Behaviour and Design. vol: 3, New York: Plenum Press, 1987.
Goode, William J. & Hatt, Paul K.. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Metodları. çev. Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş, Ankara: Türkiye ve Orta Doğu Amme İdaresi Enstitüsü Yayınları, 1973.
Frayling, Christopher. ?Research in Art and Design,? Royal College of Art: Research Papers. Vol:1. no:1, 1993/4.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Presentation of Article 1 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 1 13
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 11 2 22
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)
Research 2 12 24
Article Presentation 2 12 24
Total Work Load122
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.06
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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