Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Basic Design I MMR101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 4 + 4 6.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lectures with examples • Daily studio applications • Team projects • Research and design development on the given subject • Question-answer type and / or sketch exams
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ (Güz)
Goals It is aimed to teach the basic design principles to be used in the design process, to show the basic design principles in order to increase creative ability and to gain the necessary skills to use them in applications.
Course Content Design principles and elements, visual communication and perception in visual arts, shape-ground relation, space, form and geometry, space in architecture, design elements (line, direction, measure, texture, form, color, value) and design principles (harmony, contrast , hierarchy, unity, sovereignty, balance), perception / comprehension in two and three dimensional compositions.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learning the basic elements and principles of architectural design
2 Learning the basic information about the concept and organization of space
3 Development of design skill
4 Developing abstraction skills in architecture
5 Improving visual perception and expression
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introducing basic design elements and principles
2. Week presentation and discussion on two dimensional design components point, line, surface, direction, form
3. Week Presentation and discussion on design elements (size, range, texture)
4. Week Presentation on elements of design (repeat-fit-opposition, hierarchy, sovereignty)
5. Week Presentation and discussion on design elements (balance)
6. Week Presentation and discussion on the Gestalt theorem and the golden ratio
7. Week Presentation and discussion on design elements (color-value-tone)
8. Week Presentation and discussion on design elements (light-shadow-transparency)
9. Week Midterm Exam
10. Week Presentation and discussion on figure-ground relationship.
11. Week Processing of form-geometry subjects and application of creating 3D forms
12. Week transition from two dimensions to 3 dimensions-surface texture
13. Week Discussion of 3D design components of space-plane-mass-body concepts.
14. Week Final Jury Critical
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtain Basic Architecture knowledge
2 Collecting information in scientific and technological aspect for socially and environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
3 To be able to do scientific research in architecture field, critical thinking
4 To be able to work with partners in professional applications
5 Recognizing needs within the context of physical environment and human behaviors and cultural differences
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
7 To follow current technologies in the context of developing professional practice
8 To use graphic techniques and fluent English for literature review, project presentation and writing article.
9 To think independently and critically in professional field
10 Producing original and creative solutions for architectural problems by using modern technology
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Ching, F.D.K., Mimarlık: Biçim, Mekan ve Düzen, Yapı Yayın: 85, YEM, İstanbul, 2004,
  • Güngör, H.İ., Görsel Sanatlar ve Mimarlık İçin Temel Tasar, Esen Ofset, İstanbul, 2005,
  • Çınar K., Temel Tasar, Selçuk Üniversitesi Müh. Mim. Fakültesi Ders Notları Yayın No: 30, Konya 1999
  • Denel B., Temel Tasarım ve Yaratıcılık, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fak. Basım İşliği, Ankara 1981
  • Lauer A. D., Design Basics, Capital City Press, Vermont, 1979
  • Denel B., A Method for Basic Design, METU, Ankara 1979
  • Civcir E., Temel Tasarım ve tasarım ilkeleri, Ankara 2015
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ A Vize 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ A Ödev 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ A sınıf içi uygulama 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ A Final 40.00
Toplam 100.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ B Vize 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ B Ödev 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ B sınıf içi uygulama 20.00
Öğr. Gör. Miray Dizem YILMAZ B Final 40.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 6 78
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 4 11.3 45.2
Research 13 1.8 23.4
Other Activities 9 2.5 22.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Midterm 2 1 1 1
Homework 1 4 2 8
Homework 2 2 6 12
Quiz 1 1 1 1
Quiz 2 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 1 1 1
Practice End-Of-Term 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 4 2 8
Total Workload 204.1
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0