ECTS - Sound and Lighting Design

Sound and Lighting Design (MMR374) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Sound and Lighting Design MMR374 Area Elective 1 2 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MMR201
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Discussion, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Fili Bal Koçyiğit
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Understanding of the interaction of sound and light formation, their properties and propagation in architectural design using the properties of sound physics. Understanding of the joint use of both techniques to strengthen the desired effect. Emphasis on design and application of technical knowledge in this regard.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • - Recognize the properties of sound and acoustic physics. - Learn the physical properties required for illumination and acoustical control in design. - Recognize sound and light control materials.
Course Content Basic information about sound, acoustics, and light; application of designs based on knowledge about sound and light, and their impact on users.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Designing acoustics and light sources. Human reactions in the use of sound and light. Ergonomics and psychiatry are the key to sound and light. The subject is shared for the work of design proposals described by general concepts of the subject.
2 What is sound, how are sound sources, how to spread. Reflective and absorbing materials.
3 Sound geometry. Effects of different geometric constructions on sound propagation. Acoustic design and sound insulation materials in closed spaces.
4 What is light, how are light sources, how is it spread? Reflective and absorbing materials
5 Natural and artificial l,ght theory and effect on design.
6 Auditorium acoustics and lighting. Stage acoustics and lighting.
7 Students presentations.
8 MidTerm Exam
9 Light design studies. Recognition of light sources, properties, effects.
10 Lighting design. Things to consider in lighting design. Positive and negative effects.
11 Lighting design. Principles of lighting design science and art. Positive and negative effect of light on humanity and environment.
12 Prosedures and detail and definition of illumination design. Lighting application.
13 Effect of sound and lighting design on different subject and form of buildings types (closed areas) ; Schools, hospitals, dwellings, closed consert halls, cafees, theatres, amusement centers.
14 Effect of sound and lighting design on different subject and form of buildings types (open, semi open areas); cafees, theatres, amusement centers, recreation areas, open simulations, open concert areas …

Sources

Other Sources 1. Baron, Michael. “Auditorium acoustics and architectural design” 2010. Spon press.
2. Staffy, Garry, “Architectural lighting design.” 2001, John Willy and Sons.
3. Bal Koçyiğit, Filiz. “Akustik ve Aydınlatma ders sunumları.” 2017.
4. Wolf, R. Craig. , Block, Dick. “Scene Design and Stage Lighting.” 2013

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 16
Laboratory - -
Application 1 4
Field Work 1 5
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 3 15
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 22 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Critical Thinking: Questioning and expressing abstract thoughts, evaluating opposing views, and gaining the ability to analyze the results achieved with similar criteria. X
2 Communication: Reading, writing, expressing ideas in accordance with the purpose; gaining the ability to use different representation media to convey design thinking. X
3 Research: Comparatively evaluating the information obtained regarding the design process and gaining the ability to document and practice it. X
4 Design: In the process of creative thinking and reproduction of design knowledge; Gaining the ability to achieve new and original results in the context of universal design principles such as sustainability and accessibility. X
5 World Architecture: Understanding world architecture in the context of historical, geographical and global relations.
6 Vernacular Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Understanding the architectural creations and examples of geography in the context of historical and cultural relations. Understanding the differences in value judgments, behavioral patterns, and social and spatial patterns that define different cultures.
7 Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Understanding cultural heritage, conservation awareness, environmental awarenes and ethical responsibility, conservation theories and methods.
8 Sustainability: Gaining the ability to design sustainably by using information about the natural and built environment, using various tools to minimize undesirable environmental impacts on future generations.
9 Social Responsibility: Understanding the architect's responsibility to protect the public interest, to be respectful of historical/cultural and natural resources, and to improve the quality of life.
10 Nature and Human: Understanding all aspects of the interaction between natural systems and the design of the built environment and humans.
11 Geographical Conditions: Understanding the relationships between site selection, settlement and building design taking into account cultural, economic and social characteristics as well as natural features such as soil conditions, topography, vegetation, natural disaster risk, etc.
12 Safety: Understanding the basic principles of security and emergency systems in natural disasters, fire, etc. at the building and environmental scale.
13 Structural Systems: Understands the principles of behaviour, development and implementation of static and dynamic structural systems sustained by vertical and lateral forces.
14 Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of building physics and energy use in design of physical environmental systems such as lighting, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. and the importance of using appropriate performance assessment tools. X
15 Building Facade Systems: Understanding the basic principles, implementation methods and importance of building facade materials and systems design.
16 Building Service Systems: Understanding the basic principles of design of service systems such as plumbing, electrical, circulation, communication, security and fire protection.
17 Building Materials and implementations : Understanding the principles and standards related to the production, utilization and implementations, environmental impacts and reusability of building materials in the context of technological developments.
18 Integration of Building Systems: Evaluating structural, environmental, security, facades, building service systems in design also selecting and integrating them.
19 Programme Preparation and Evaluation: Preparation of the architectural project programme in accordance with the requirements of the employer and user, appropriate examples, spatial and equipment requirements, financial limitations, site conditions, relevant laws, regulations and design criteria by considering the public interest.
20 Comprehensive Project Development: Gaining the ability to develop and integrate an architectural project at different scales, by considering environmental and building systems and building technologies.
21 Consideration of Building Cost: Understanding the basic factors related to the cost of building construction and utilisation.
22 Architect-Employer Relationship: Determining the needs of the employer, the owner and the user and understanding the responsibility to resolve them in a way that not conflict with the public interest.
23 Teamwork and Co-operation: Gaining the ability to work in co-operation with project teams and multidisciplinary teams in order to successfully complete design and implementation projects. X
24 Project Management: Understanding architectural project procurement methods, selection of consultants, formation of project teams, project delivery methods, service contracts, etc.
25 Implementation Management: Understanding the basic principles of architectural implementation process such as financial management, business planning, quality management, risk management, discussion, compromise, etc.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 2 28
Laboratory
Application 14 1 14
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 8 2 16
Project 1 8 8
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 75