Information Package

Master's of Architecture with Thesis

MİM535

PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION AND NARRATION IN ARCHITECTURE

Course Code
MİM535
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. Develop skills in analyzing visual elements in architecture, spatial research and interpretation using photographic representation and narrative methods.
  2. Develop an awareness of the built and natural environment by making different spatial values visible through photography.
  3. They gain knowledge about the visual research of space in the basic debates on the sociological, political, social, artistic, technological and urban dimensions of architecture and develop discussion skills in this field.
  4. Gain the ability to visually express different spatial values in architecture.
  5. Analyze the relationship between original narrative techniques and design thinking through photography.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to develop knowledge and visual communication skills and to effectively read, represent, and interpret buildings, built/natural environments, and spaces. The content of this course enables students to develop methods of spatial representation and narrative through critical readings and photographic practices. In this way, it is aimed to help students develop an awareness of spaces and built environments by strengthening their spatial thinking and visual narrative skills. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to enrich their spatial culture and develop their aesthetic original expressions through narrative construction and critical interpretation of spaces through photography.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week First Meeting and Course Content Discussion
2nd Week Visual language development and the effect of photographic representation on architectural narrative
3rd Week Unique narrative techniques and creative expression
4th Week Photographing built/natural environments from a critical eye
5th Week Photographic representation methods
6th Week Photographic narrative methods
7th Week Critical-visual analysis of space
8th Week Presentations
9th Week Photographic Representation and Narrative Development in Architecture
10th Week Photographic Representation and Narrative Development in Architecture
11th Week Photographic Representation and Narrative Development in Architecture
12th Week Photographic Representation and Narrative Development in Architecture
13th Week Photographic Representation and Narrative Development in Architecture
14th Week Photographic Representation and Narrative Development in Architecture
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 10 20
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 8 112
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 3 30 90
Field Research 10 6 60
Total Work Load307
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.23
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5
K6 X X
K7
K8
K9
K10 X