Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Basic Designe II MMR102 Turkish Compulsory 2. 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 Mimar İlknur GÜNAYDIN
Instructor(s)
Goals Teaching the fundamental concepts of architectural design and developing design skills through exercises.
Course Content Definition of the elements of basic design: line, direction, shape, size, space interval, texture, color, movement, light, shadow, sound, the principles that help determine the definition in visual perception, figure - ground relations, definitions of the principles of basic design: harmony, contrast, gradation, dominance, balance, unity.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 to gain knowledge about the main elements and principles of architectural design
2 To gain basic knowledge about space concept and space organization
3 To develop design skills
4 To develop abstraction skils in architecture
5 To gain basic information about the concept and organization of space
6 Preparation for Project Lessons
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction of elements and principles of basic design
2. Week DESİGN ELEMENTS: Point-line - P
3. Week DESİGN ELEMENTS: Plane-Volume
4. Week DESİGN ELEMENTS: Color-Texture, Light-shade, Proportion, size
5. Week DESİGN ELEMENTS: Form and transformation of form
6. Week DESİGN ELEMENTS: Form Organization
7. Week DESIGN PRINCIPLES (Repetition-Rhythm, Harmony-Contrast, Gradation, Dominance, Balance, Unity) - P
8. Week Midterm 1
9. Week MIDTERM EXAM
10. Week What is the Apstraction, Shape Abstraction
11. Week FOLDING ARCHITECTURE
12. Week CONCEPT OF SPACE- Space Creation Definition
13. Week SPACE ORGANIZATION- Space in Space
14. Week SPACE ORGANIZATION- Relationship between Spaces
15. Week Final
*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 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Güngör, H., Temel Tasar (Görsel sanatlar ve Mimarlık için), Esen Ofset Matbaası, Istanbul, 2005.
  • Maitland, The Art of Colour and Design, McGraw-Hill, NY,1951
  • Bilgi Denel, Temel Tasarım ve Yaratıcılık, ODTÜ, 1981
  • Divanlioglu, D., Temel Tasar-Tasar' in Öge ve İlkeleri, Birsen Yayinevi, Istanbul, 1997
  • Ching, F.,D.,K., Mimarlık, Biçim, Mekan ve Düzen, Sevgi Lökçe, Yem Yayınları, İstanbul Eylül 2002
  • Farrelly, L., Fundamentals of Architecture, Academia, AVA Publishing, 2007
  • Rasmussen, S.E., Experiencing Architecture, MIT Press, 1964. (Remzi Kitabevi, 2010)
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 2 2
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 2 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14 196
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0