Architectural Sketching

Course Code:

ARCH 385

Course Type:

Area Elective

Theory:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Kürşat Açıkgöz

Courses given by:

Kürşat Açıkgöz

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to provide the knowledge of the architectural sketch as a fundamental tool to analyze existing buildings as well to design new ones.

Course Content:

The course will be divided in four sections:

1_Learning from Masters_ students will analyze sketching techniques developed by modern and contemporary architects (Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, Sedat Hakki Eldem, Aldo Rossi, Alvaro Siza, Renzo Piano, Frank Gehry, Peter Zumthor, Alberto Campo Baeza, Han Tümertekin, etc.)

2_Learning from Architecture_ students will analyze a project of one of the master previously studied sketching all parts from the context to construction details.

3_Learning from the City_ students will experience how to sketch real buildings not only their perspective but imagine also typical architectural representations (plan, sections, elevations etc.) like did a young Le Corbusier in its Istanbul trip.

4_Design Sketching_ Students will sketch their projects from design studio class improving the control of spaces and structures designed.

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
Ability to conduct an analysis of architecture	2	1,2,3, 4	C, D
Ability to comprehend and represent concepts of spaces designed	2, 4	1,2,3	C, D
Ability to analyze the architectural design process as a whole	3	1,2,3	C, D

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	PRESENTATION
2	LEARNING FROM MASTERS _ students will analyze sketching techniques developed by modern and contemporary architects.	SKETCHBOOK
3	LEARNING FROM MASTERS	SKETCHBOOK
4	LEARNING FROM MASTERS (1st MID TERM)	SKETCHBOOK
5	LEARNING FROM ARCHITECTURE_ students will analyze a project of one of the master previously studied.	SKETCHBOOK
6	LEARNING FROM ARCHITECTURE (2nd MID TERM)	SKETCHBOOK
7	LEARNING FROM THE CITY_ students will sketch real buildings not only in perspective but imagine also typical architectural representations (plan, sections, etc.)	SKETCHBOOK
8	LEARNING FROM THE CITY	SKETCHBOOK
9	LEARNING FROM THE CITY	SKETCHBOOK
10	LEARNING FROM THE CITY (3rd MID TERM)	SKETCHBOOK
11	DESIGN SKETCHING_ Students will sketch their projects from design studio class improving the control of spaces and structures designed	SKETCHBOOK
12	DESIGN SKETCHING	SKETCHBOOK
13	DESIGN SKETCHING	SKETCHBOOK
14	DESIGN SKETCHING	SKETCHBOOK

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

- Le Corbusier, Carnets (Voyage d’Alemagne, Voyage d’Orient), Electa, 1989.

- Enis Kortan, Le Corbusier Gözüyle Türk Mimarlığı ve Şehirciliği, Boyut Yayıncılık, 1983 (2005).

- Necati İnceoğlu, Eskizleri Nemli Yayıncılık. 2000.

- Architectural Sketching and Rendering Techniques for designers and artists Stephen Kument – Cesar Pelli

Additional Resources

- Kürşat Açıkgöz's sketches

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	30
Homework	6	70
Project (Assignment)
Laboratory
Field survey
Seminars/presentations
Other
Final Exam (Final Project)
Contrıbutıon of Final Examination to Overall Grade		0
Contrıbutıon of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		100
Total		100
Course Category	Expertise/Field Courses

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				X
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
	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	3	42
Quiz	3	4	12
Homework	6	5	30
Presentation/Seminars
Midterm
Project
Laboratory
Field survey
Others
Final exam (Final Project)
Total work load			126
Total work load / 25			5
ECTS of the course			5

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