Information Package

Master's of Architecture with Thesis

MİM534

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT COMPETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS

Course Code
MİM534
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. In architectural project competitions, specification criteria are examined and they deepen their research skills.
  2. The projects that won the first place in architectural project competitions are determined and the criteria for being the first are examined. They gain the skills to use the knowledge they have acquired in architectural education.
  3. The implementation of the decisions taken during the architectural design stages of the first selected project is examined and the results are discussed. In this way, they develop up-to-date problem-solving skills.
  4. The positive and negative opinions of the users arising from the design are taken and discussed on the sample structure. By making architectural evaluation and interpretation of the building,the ability to write a report on the subject is gained.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course aims to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired in the field of architecture in a specific subject to be determined for each semester. Throughout the course the students will have in-depth knowledge about the subject determined for the semester and develop their skills on the subject. Students completing the course will become competent in solving a current problem related to the chosen topic and gain the ability to develop a project related to the topic.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Information about the competition specifications.
2nd Week Architectural Competitions Regulation
3rd Week Presentation of selected projects
4th Week Project development
5th Week Project development
6th Week Project development
7th Week Project development
8th Week Project development
9th Week invited speaker or interview
10th Week Project presentation and discussion
11th Week Project presentation and discussion
12th Week Project presentation and discussion
13th Week Project presentation and discussion
14th Week General Evaluation and Report submission
Recommended or Required ReadingPublications and internet resources related to the competitions
Interviews with the authors of the architectural project.
Chamber of Architects resources and documents
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 210 210
Total Work Load294
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.8
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K2 X X
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K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X
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K8 X
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K10 X