Information Package

Master's of Architecture with Thesis

MİM504

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Course Code
MİM504
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn about innovative approaches to architectural design.
  2. Have awareness about the interactions between the current developments in architectural design and technology.
  3. Develop skills in preparing and presenting research reports.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course aims to investigate and discuss the innovative approaches to architectural design. The course increases student?s awareness about the interrelationships between the current developments in architecture and technology and equips them with necessary skills to do research on these topics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course
2nd Week Framework article and a general discussion of the innovative approaches to architecture
3rd Week 3D digital fabrication, assignment of research topics
4th Week Bio-digital design, literature survey
5th Week Building information modeling, presentation of research outlines
6th Week Online architectural education, research critiques
7th Week Machine learning, research critiques
8th Week Digital twin technologies, research critiques
9th Week Midterm exam
10th Week Presentations and discussions
11th Week Presentations and discussions
12th Week Presentations and discussions
13th Week Presentations and discussions
14th Week Submission of the term report
Recommended or Required Reading-
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 6 30
Presentation of Article 2 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 10 5 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 10 4 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 6 15 90
Report writing 1 20 20
Article Presentation 2 3 6
Article 2 25 50
Total Work Load301
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.03
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X X X
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10 X