| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Evaluation Methods | PEM516 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Haldun MÜDERRİSOĞLU |
| Instructors |
Haldun MÜDERRİSOĞLU |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To introduce the concept of visual assessment. To teach the effects of visual assessment criteria on landscape policy, planning and design. |
| Course Content | Historical development and conceptualization of visual impact assessment Understanding of visual analysis and evaluations in natural and cultural (urban and rural) landscapes Analysis and evaluation of visual impact assessment studies sampled from the world and our country Understanding the functionality of visual impact assessment in landscape policy, planning, design and management studies as a sector. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Historical development and conceptualization of visual impact assessment Understanding of visual analysis and evaluations in natural and cultural (urban and rural) landscapes Analysis and evaluation of visual impact assessment studies sampled from the world and our country Understanding the functionality of visual impact assessment in landscape policy, planning, design and management studies as a sector. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Conceptualization and historical development of visual analysis and evaluation | |
| 2. Week | Its function and importance, its relation with planning and design studies | |
| 3. Week | Methodology for visual impact assessment studies | |
| 4. Week | Methodology for visual impact assessment studies | |
| 5. Week | Student poster presentation and visual impact analysis in a sample work environment | |
| 6. Week | Presentation of relevant examples | |
| 7. Week | Midterm exam (presentation of poster studies by students) and evaluation of poster studies | |
| 8. Week | Presentation and evaluation of academic and practical examples related to the subject | |
| 9. Week | Presentation and evaluation of academic and practical examples related to the subject | |
| 10. Week | Presentation and evaluation of academic and practical examples related to the subject | |
| 11. Week | Presentation and evaluation of academic and practical examples related to the subject | |
| 12. Week | Presentation and evaluation of academic and practical examples related to the subject | |
| 13. Week | Presentation and evaluation of academic and practical examples related to the subject | |
| 14. Week | Evaluation of visual impact assessment studies in landscape policies, planning and design in Turkey |
| Arriaza M; Cañas-Ortega J F; Cañas-Madueño J A; Ruiz-Aviles P , 2004. Assessing the visual quality of rural landscapes. Landscape and Urban Planning, 69, 115-125. Cullen, G., 1961. Townscapes. Architectural Press, London. Kaplan A; Taşkın T; Önenç A , 2006. Assessing the Visual Quality of Rural and Urban-Fringed Landscapes Surrounding Livestock Farms. Journal of Biosystem Engineering, 95(3), 437-448 Nasar J L , 1998. The Evaluative Image of the City. Sage Publications, California. The Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management Assessment, 2002. Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. Spon Press, London |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 24 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
