DIFFERENT MODES OF REPRESENTATION AND RESEARCH IN ARCHITECTURE

MİM536

Course Code: MİM536
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree With Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Develop a holistic understanding of different forms of representation and research in architecture.
Acquire an understanding of the visual culture of architecture, research methodologies and the skills to integrate these aspects into design practices.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of different methods of representation in architecture and their importance in this field.
Learn about and practice various research methods related to architectural representation by examining design-oriented research and interdisciplinary approaches.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course aims to broaden and deepen students' understanding of different modes of representation and research methods in architecture. Through theoretical discussions, practical exercises, and the synthesis of unique projects, students will develop an understanding of the diversity of ways of communicating and researching in architecture.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	First Meeting and Course Content Discussion
2^nd Week	Historical evolution of architectural representation
3^rd Week	The importance of visual communication in architecture
4^th Week	Representation as an architectural-visual-critical language
5^th Week	Different methods of representation in architecture: Drawing
6^th Week	Different methods of representation in architecture: Photography
7^th Week	Different methods of representation in architecture: Cinema
8^th Week	Different methods of representation in architecture: Exhibition
9^th Week	Presentations
10^th Week	Representation research in architecture
11^th Week	Representation research in architecture
12^th Week	Representation research in architecture
13^th Week	Representation research in architecture
14^th Week	Final Discussions

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Discussion
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	20
Presentation of Case Study	2	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	1.5	1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	9	126
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	18	18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	3	3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)	4	30	120
Total Work Load			307.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			10.25
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1				X
K2		X
K3	X			X
K4
K5
K6			X
K7
K8
K9
K10