GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
FORM GRAMMER/M356
Course Title: FORM GRAMMER
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 6 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  ins. 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
Introducing students the algorithm aspect of operational design and teaching how to use this ability via shape grammar in design process
Architectural form, approaches of conformation, to explain the concepts ofMorphology and architectural language
Teaching the concept of shape grammar within the frame of logical models of design and geometrical modelling,
Definition of form, form processing,shape grammars and design languages
Understanding shape grammar concept in architectural design through development of feedback and solution generating mechanisms.




 -- 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
  optional programme component for this course is M 483
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  General briefing on the course and its contents
2. Week  Architectural design and architectural shaping concepts; general information on shaping approaches
3. Week  concept of algorithm, algorithmic approaches in architectural design and concept of architectural language
4. Week  Approaches aimed at product in architectural design, Analysis of architectural design and designed product within the context of architecture, languag
5. Week  Approaches aimed at process in architectural design, Process-product interaction, Process and structural features of product
6. Week  Architectural form, analysis methods of architectural form, morphology, morphologic solution methods and architectural language concepts
7. Week  Algorithmic logical models of design and introduction of shape grammar within the scope of geometric modelling
8. Week  Introduction of formal and informal shape grammar
9. Week  Dictionary and grammar relationships in shape grammar, and their examination via rule operations related to meaning and structure relationships
10. Week  Shape, shape processing, Examination of formal transformation with regards to shape grammar and shape languages
11. Week  Using shape grammar method during shape analysis process
12. Week  Using shape grammar method during shape shynthesis process
13. Week  morphological commentaries and evaluations
14. Week  Student works
15. Week  Student works and final presentations
16. Week  Student works and final presentations
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Mitchell, W., The Logic of Architecture: Design Computation and Cognition, MIT, Press, 1990 Knight, T., Transformations in Design, Cambridge University Press, 1994 Steadman P, “(1983).Architectural Morphology”, Pion Ltd., London, Yücel, A., (1994). “Mimarlıkta Mekan Analizi”, Basılmamış Ders Notları, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları, İstanbul, Brown J., L., (2001). “Architecture as a Language”, Basılmamış Ders Notu,
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  no
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
2
40
 Assignment
2
40
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
20
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
3
3
9
 Designing and Applying Materials
7
2
14
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
2
2
4
 Presentation
2
2
4
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
4
2
8
 Final and Studying for Final
4
2
8
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Prevails over intellectual, discursive, theoretical, factual, scientific, technological and aesthetic knowledge concerning architectural design within the national and global context, and reflects this knowledge in academic interactions.X
2Develops the necessary human and community-oriented conceptual sensitivities towards natural and built environments an uses this idea to succeed in the design process in discursive, theoretical and practical stages.X
3Prevails over research methods and techniques, and uses these techniques to define the research extent and generate solutions on challenges concerning architectural design, while evaluating problems, values and potentials.X
4Estimates the fact that architectural design process requires critical and dialectical approach. Follows contemporary developments and transformations in structural, architectural and urban environment. Adapts oneself according to the conditions of the present.X
5Conducts an independent design process. Upon synthesizing retrieved data, takes the responsibility of teamwork. Does capable of establishing, coordinating, managing the aforementioned team.X
6Holds the necessary motivation and learning skills to plan the future. Determines the necessary learning requirements, plans and executes accordingly.X
7Holds the necessary multi-dimensional information regarding principles and standards of economical, environmental and social sustainability; diseaster management, institutional and ethical values and cognitions in architectural design practices concerning a sensitivity towards historical, geographical, cultural and social context.X
8Uses the knowledge on architectural design together with structural knowledge. Prevails over the knowledge on construction systems, its constituting elements and materials together with areas of use and property informations. Monitors changes in the transforming and developing techniques and materials while also executing them. Develops appropriate technical and material solutions according to the retrieved data.X
9Organizes projects, collaborations and events with a societal sense of responsibility concerning surrounding social sphere, informs interested agents and institutions in related issues regarding the discipline, is capable of transferring relevant thoughts and proposed solutions verbally, visually and textually, and shares information with both experts and non-experts by supporting the knowledge with quantitative and qualitative data.X
10Holds information and awareness concerning local, regional, national and disciplinary subjects.X
11Respects basic human, social and cultural rights. Shows sensitivity regarding the preservation of natural environment and cultural heritage, while acting on a sense of justice.X
12Recognizes the value of the profession regarding its services towards human rights and societal benefits.X
13Shows sensitivity in the context of social justice, culture of quality, conservation of natural and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, disaster safety, rights of disabled, legal frameworks special to providing professional service and ethical principles.X
14Uses the knowledge, understanding and skills for evaluation of the given context, in the definition of problems, for the development of proper solutions requiring alternating architectural design decisions.X
15Has enough basis related with computers, technological innovation, and has capacity for updating this basis. Makes use of possibilities offered by the technology for the collection of the data required for the solution and the presentation of the resulting design.X