GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ARCHITECTURAL GENERATIVE DESIGN AT COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT/6371311
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL GENERATIVE DESIGN AT COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Semester 2 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Lec. Dr. Arzu ÖZEN YAVUZ
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/arzuozen
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  arzuozen@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To recognize the logic of rule-based ve derived design thinking in the design process, To meet students Research/discussions on generative approaches
In the light of generative approaches analysing of architectural designs and producing and diversifying new alternatives in the frame of rule based m
To determine necessary design rules and mathematical function that provide deriving of rules
To develop logic and skill of generative approach with the help of computer aided design tools
To make an implementation for developing a generative model by using a programming language
To get a judgmental attitude for evaluating contributions and deficiencies of generative approaches subject.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  M 538 Computational design theory and methods
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  To give information about aim, scope and method of this course
2. Week  The logic of algorithmic thinking and turned design context
3. Week  Generative design concept
4. Week  Generative approaches developed for architectural design
5. Week  Generative approaches developed for architectural design languages and typologies
6. Week  Computer aided generative approach models developed for interpreting generative information used at architectural design process and the production of
7. Week   Generative approach models that question design information acquired via questioning the relationships between design elements.
8. Week  Definitions of modelling the generative process
9. Week  To determine rules that leading design in the context of generative process- Rule based design
10. Week  To give information about mathematical function for developing and deriving design
11. Week  To give information about programming languages
12. Week  To give information about programming languages
13. Week  Case study- CAAD sample
14. Week  Case study- CAAD sample
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  CORMEN, T.H. (2001) Introduction to Algorithms. The MIT Press. GERO, J. (1994) Preface, in J. Gero & E. Tyugu (eds.) Formal Design Methods for CAD. Elsevier: Amsterdam. LAWSON, B. (1980), How Designers Think, London:Architectural Press . LINDENMAYER, A., PRUSINKIEWICZ, P. (1990). The Algorithmic Beauty of palnts,. New York: Springer-Verlag. MITCHELL, W., J., (1977), Computer-aided Architectural Design. New York:Petrocelli/Charter. STINY, G., (2006). Shape. Cambridge: MIT Press. TERZIDIS, K. (2003), Expressive Form: A Conceptual Approach to Computational Design, Taylor & Francis, Newyork. TERZIDIS, K. (2011) Algorithmic form, in A. Menges and S. Ahlquist (eds.) Computational Design Thinking, Wiley. WILLIAMS, C., (2004) Design by Algorithm, Digital Tectonic, United Kingdom: Wiley Academy.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
0
0
 Assignment
2
50
 Exercises
2
50
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
14
3
42
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
3
30
 Designing and Applying Materials
10
3
30
 Preparing Reports
6
2
12
 Preparing Presentation
6
3
18
 Presentation
6
2
12
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
0
 Final and Studying for Final
5
1
5
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
191
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.64
 ECTS: 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has the advanced knowledge and understanding necessary for providing the basic work on area of architecture, planning and design on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level.X
2Has a critical awareness of the problems related to the nature of the information, sources of information and the production and testing of knowledge through interfaces in between. Architecture / planning / design and the other fields.X
3Manages and converts the earned knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new environments, outside the usual, broad, interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary areas that may be above context, complex or unpredictable working or learning contexts.X
4Has the specialized problem-solving skills which are necessary to develop new knowledge and methods in the Related research field and to integrate information coming from different areas.X
5Defines an academic study. Executes it with a critical and an independent manner. Academic dialogue is conducted for critical and categorical results. Presents and publishes papers at national and international congresses and media.X
6Contributes to the practical knowledge and applications of the teams working at the filed on the related research area and /or assume responsibilities for reviewing the strategic performance.X
7Has the qualifications and necessary skills to earn a valid certification at the professional postgraduate qualification and for professional practice.X
8Show that he/she can develop dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, and leads to change.X
9Knows and uses at least one foreign language, at least European Language Portfolio B2 General Level, together with information on the required level of computer software and communication technologies as an interactively.X
10Being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities arising from the implementation of information and decisions he/she makes, handles complex cases and integrates knowledge and produces decisions with incomplete or limited information.X
11Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans on the related field and evaluates the results obtained from the work in the framework of quality processes.X