Modelling and Photography

Course Code:

ARCH 432

Course Type:

Area Elective

Theory:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

To enhance the comprehension of architectural model making as a design tool through experimenting with different materials and techniques as well as a representation tool through searching for ways to express concrete ideas with the abstract language of models. To integrate the process of model making into the design process.

Course Content:

Models are the initial manifestation of architectural ideas into matter.

Building upon a theoretical basis, the course will concentrate on exploration of different materials and techniques through a variety of design and model making assignments which are to find a clear expression on a final model. Experimental approaches will be crucial to discover the potential architectural model making contains in its nature.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Teamwork; 7:Technical excursion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D:Quiz, E:Internship

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Skill to express spatial concepts and ideas in a three dimensional way through the use of models.	2,4	1,2,3,5	B,C
2) Understanding of how to increase creativity and insight by developing different experimental approaches.	2,4	1,2,3,5	B,C
3) Knowledge of different architectural model types, materials and techniques as well as the skill to use them in generating forms.	2	1,2,3,5	B,C
4) Ability to choose suitable materials in accordance with the type, aim and scale of the model and apply suitable manufacturing techniques.	2	1,2,3,5	B,C
5) Ability to use model images as 2 dimensional tools, through enhancement of model photography.	2	1,2,3,5	B,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Introduction to the scope and progression of the course and the workshop. Basics of model making: materials and types. Announcement of the materials and tools needed for next class.
2	Material 01 Paper/Cardboard: material properties, cutting, forming and binding techniques, examples. Assignment 01: The Fold
3	Assignment 01 The Fold: further work on the cardboard models, discussion of the resulting models. Announcement of the materials and tools needed for next class.
4	Material 02 Extruded polystyrene: material properties, cutting, forming and binding techniques, examples. Assignment 02: The Mass
5	Assignment 02 The Mass: further work on the polistren models, discussion of the resulting models. Announcement of the materials and tools needed for next class.
6	Material 03 Metal/Wire: material properties, cutting, forming and binding techniques, examples. Assignment 03: The Skeleton
7	Assignment 03 The Skeleton: further work on the wire models, discussion of the resulting models. Announcement of the materials and tools needed for next class.
8	Material 04 Plaster: material properties, moulding, casting and forming techniques, examples. Assignment 04: Positive/Negative
9	Assignment 04 Positive/Negative: further work on the plaster models, discussion of the resulting models. Announcement of the materials and tools needed for next class.
10	Material 05 Mixed: introduction of the rest of the materials (plastic, wood etc.), their properties, techniques, examples. Assignment 05 Mixed: model making with mixed techniques using chosen materials, photography of the models.
11	Assignment 05 Mixed: further work on the models, photography of the models.
12	Assignment 05 Mixed: further work on the models, photography of the models.
13	Assignment 05 Mixed: further work on the models, photography of the models.
14	Assesment and discussion of the resulting final models.

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Lecture Notes
Other Sources	DUNN Nick, Architectural Modelmaking (London: Laurence King Publishing, 2010) MILLS Criss B., Designing with Models: A Studio Guide to Making and Using Architectural Design Models (New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2005) SCHILLING Alexander, Basics: Modelbuilding (Berlin: Birkhaeuser, 2006) LIM Joseph, Bio-structural: Analogues in Architecture (Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2009) MORRIS Mark, Models: Architecture and the Miniature (UK: John Wiley &Sons Ltd., 2006) VYZOVITI Sophia, Folding Architecture: Spatial, Structural and Organizational Diagrams (Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2003-2010)

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term Exam
Homework
Project (Assignment)	4	%60
Laboratory
Field survey
Seminars/presentations
Other
Final Exam (Final Project)	1	%40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		%40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		%60
Total		100
Course Category	Temel Mesleki Dersler

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (1: lowest, 5: highest )
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critical thinking skills: Ability to develop clear and open questions, use abstract ideas to express ideas, evaluate opposing views, reach to the well-examined results and test them with similar criteria and standards
2	Communication / Graphic communication skills: Ability to formally express each stage of planning and design process with various techniques including hand-drawings and information technologies to create appropriate presentations; to have an ability of a complete and accurate technical description and documentation of the project					X
3	Research skills/ Ability of Utilization from Examples: Ability to obtain relevant information, assessment, recording and apply during the architectural processes; the ability to discover examples that are appropriate to program and form, concerning the composition and development of architectural and urban projects
4	Design skills: Understanding the creation, development and implementation processes of two and three dimension design, architectural composition, and visual perception and organization in urban design, ability to apply basic architectural principles in building, interiors and layout				X
5	World architecture: Comprehending the rules of world architecture, landscape and urban design, and also the climatic, technological, socio-economic and cultural factors which shape these principles
6	Regional Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Comprehending the effects of national traditions and historical heritage in national and vernacular architecture including local architecture, landscape and urban design.
7	Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Having awareness of the protection of historical areas as well as the basic principles for the documentation of historical monuments and buildings for the preparation of their restoration projects.
8	Sustainability: Conservation of artificial sources which also include naturally and culturally significant buildings and spaces, regarding the role of sustainability in the architectural and urban design decisions and understanding the formation of healthy buildings and establishments
9	Social Responsibility: Comprehending the needs, behaviors, social and spatial patterns which characterize different cultures
10	Nature and Human: Understanding the interaction between physical environment and humans
11	Geographical Conditions: Ability to design settlement and building considering the natural and artificial properties of site
12	Life safety: Understanding the basic principles of life safety systems with an emphasis on the topic of emergency exits
13	Structural systems: Understanding the behavioral principles of standing structures with vertical and horizontal forces and the development and application of contemporary load-bearing systems
14	Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, air-conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.
15	Building Shell Systems: Understanding the materials and basic design systems and correct application types of building shells
16	Building Service Systems : Understanding the basic design principles of building service systems composing, plumbing , electric , vertical circulation, communication, security and fire safety systems
17	Construction Materials and Applications: Understanding the principles and standards of building materials and components in terms of production and applications.
18	Integration of Building Systems: Ability of evaluation, selection and integration of building service systems, environment, security and building shells in building design.
19	Program Organization and Evaluation: The ability to evaluate an architectural project with a comprehensive program, according to the design criteria concerning the client, user requirements, appropriate precedents, space and equipment requirements, site conditions and related laws and standards
20	Comprehensive Project Development: Ability to improve and evaluate an architectural project with comprehensive program from graphical design to system details (Structural and environmental systems, security, etc.)
21	Control of Building Cost: Within the framework of the design project; understanding the basics of finance, building economy and cost control
22	Architect-Employer Relationship: Understanding the responsibility of analyzing the requirements of the owner and customer as an architect
23	Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to enhance individual skills and take on different roles through identification and work as a member of the design team , in conjunction with other environments
24	Project Management: Understanding the duty of tasking, contracting, personnel management, consultants, project delivery methods and service agreement
25	Application Management: Understanding issues of office organization, business planning, marketing, financial management, project management, risk mitigation, the basic principles of leadership and the profession of issues affecting the globalization, outsourcing, project delivery, expanding practice that support the profession of architecture
26	Leadership: Understanding the pioneer role of the architect in the process of project and design for contract administration
27	Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding the legal responsibilities of the architect in building design and construction such as public health, safety and well-being, property rights, zoning and housing regulations, user rights which affect architectural studies
28	Architectural Practice / Professional Development: Understanding the role of the internship in professional development, and mutual rights and responsibilities of the employer and the trainee
29	Professional Ethics: Understanding the ethical issues that are related to the professional adjudication in architectural design and practice

ECTS

ECTS / STUDENT WORK LOAD
Etkinlik	NUMBER	DURATION (HOURS)	TOTAL WORK LOAD (HOURS)
Course Duration (14 weeks x total work hours)	14	3	42
Workload outside the classroom (research and reviews)	14	2	24
Quiz
Homework
Presentation/Seminars
Midterm Exams
Project	4	10	40
Laboratory
Field survey
Others
Final exam (Final Project)	1	24	24
Total work load			130
Total work load / 25			5,2
ECTS of the course			5

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