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Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM414

ARCHITECTURE AND MUSIC

Course Code
MİM414
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. Identifies the acoustic comfort conditions needed in music-functional spaces and establishes design requirements.
  2. Gains the ability to integrate aesthetics and functionality in sound design with the identity of the space by recognizing fundamental concepts related to acoustics.
  3. Understands the basic principles of acoustic design and the use of acoustic materials.
  4. Develops design solutions to optimize the acoustic comfort conditions of music-functional spaces by examining numerous examples.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course teaches the fundamental concepts and methods required for the acoustic comfort conditions of music-functional spaces. The aim of the course is to provide knowledge on considering acoustic criteria from the design stages of halls to ensure the audibility of music in music-functional spaces and to make correct designs. It also covers the fields of engineering and art in acoustic design.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Information about the course structure / Information about student presentations and assignments to be submitted for the final exam
2nd Week General Acoustic Terminology
3rd Week Acoustic Design in Concert Halls
4th Week Case Studies_1
5th Week Case Studies_2
6th Week Acoustic Design in Opera Halls
7th Week Case Studies_1
8th Week Case Studies_2
9th Week Student Presentations
10th Week Acoustic Design in Theater Halls
11th Week Case Studies_1
12th Week Case Studies_2
13th Week Acoustic Design in Multipurpose Halls
14th Week Case Studies_1
15th Week Case Studies_2
Recommended or Required ReadingToyota, Y., Komoda, M., Beckmann, D., Quiquerez, M., Bergal, E., ?Concert Hall by Nagata Acoustics?, Springer, (2020).
Xiang, N., ?Architectural Acoustics Hanbook?, J. Ross Publishing, (2017).
Rossing, T.D., ?Springer Handbook of Acoustics 1st ed.?, Springer, New York, (2007).
Egan, M. D., ?Architectural Acoustics?, J. Ross Publishing, (2007).
Long, M., ?Architectural Acoustics 1st ed.?, Elsevier Academic Press, London, (2006).
Barron, M., ?Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design?, Spon Press, (2010).
Mehta, M., Johnson, J., Rocafort, J. ?Architectural Acoustics Principles and Design 1st ed.?, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, (1999).
Beranek, L. ?Concert Halls and Opera Houses: Music, Acoustics and Architecture?, Springer, (1996).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Presentation of Case Study 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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 15 4 60
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 9 3 27
Weekly Articles and Resource Research
Total Work Load117
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.9
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K20 X
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