ECTS - History of Art and Architecture I

History of Art and Architecture I (ICM221) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
History of Art and Architecture I ICM221 3. Semester 2 0 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Şule Pfeiffer
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Gizem Yakupoğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to narrate the development of art and architecture, exploring cultural interactions and distinctions within historical contexts. The objective is to examine productions of art and architecture across diverse geographies over time and distinguish their characteristics in different periods. The goal is to survey works of art and architecture considering historical conditions, use of materials and types of equipment, construction principles, and functional aspects. It aims to establish connections between art, architecture, and design processes by understanding and questioning the productions of diverse cultures throughout history.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Gain the ability to recognize the works of art and architecture from various civilizations throughout history.
  • Comprehend the characteristics of architecture and works of art from different periods and geographies.
  • Compare the similar and differentiating features of works from different civilizations throughout history.
  • Gain the ability to use terminology related to the history of art and architecture.
  • Establish a relationship between art, architecture, and design by observing the works produced in the past.
Course Content This course examines significant examples of architecture and art-work from various regions throughout history. It takes a chronological ap-proach to discuss and convey the characteristics of works from the Paleolithic era to the 16th century. The course emphasizes the interactions between different periods and cultures while highlighting the distinctive features of each work.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Information about the course N/A
2 Paleolithic and Neolithic Periods Related reading
3 Architecture and Art in Mesopotamian Civilization Related reading
4 Architecture and Art in Anatolian Civilizations Related reading
5 Architecture and Art in Ancient Egypt Related reading
6 Architecture and Art in Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations, Announcement of Assignment 1 Related reading
7 Architecture and Art in Ancient Greek Related reading, Preparation for Assignment 1
8 Architecture and Art in Ancient Greek Related reading, Completion of Assignment 1
9 Midterm Exam Preparation for Midterm Exam
10 Ancient Roman Art and Architecture, Announcement of Assignment 2 Related reading
11 Ancient Roman Art and Architecture Related reading, Preparation for Assignment 2
12 Architecture and Art in the Early Christian Period Related reading, Completion of Assignment 2
13 Byzantine Art and Architecture Related reading
14 Architecture and Art in the Early Islamic Period Related reading
15 Romanesque and Gothic Art and Architecture Related reading
16 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Ching, F. D. K., Jarzombek, M., & Prakash, V. (2017). A global history of architecture. Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2. Gombrich, E. H. (1997). Sanatın öyküsü. (Çev. E. Erduran & Ö. Erduran). Remzi Kitabevi.
3. Kostof, S. (1995). A history of architecture: Settings and rituals. Oxford University Press.
4. Moffett, M., Fazio, M., & Wodehouse, L. (2004). A world history of architecture. McGraw-Hill.
5. Roth, L. M. (2000). Mimarlığın öyküsü: Öğeleri, tarihi ve anlamı. (Çev. E. Akça). Kabalcı Yayınevi.
6. Turani, A. (2010). Dünya sanat tarihi. Remzi Kitabevi.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
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 Having knowledge and awareness of the design and construction decisions influenced by geographical variations in social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts. X
2 Being able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary manner at the national and international levels, independently or jointly planning design projects in interdisciplinary work, and taking on responsibilities to execute/manage them.
3 Having knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; being aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities.
4 Being able to obtain the necessary data using accurate research methods and techniques, interpreting the results, and transforming the theoretical knowledge acquired by generating counter-arguments/syntheses, evaluating them, and applying them to alternative design solutions in the practical domain.
5 Expressing data, ideas, design solutions and projects accurately and effectively by using oral, written and/or visual communication techniques and technology. X
6 Having knowledge of interior space systems in a way that considers the relationship between the base building construction and the interior construction.
7 Providing a holistic design approach by developing details through the appropriate selection of furnishing, product and material.
8 Developing design ideas/creating space with the influence of psychology, sociology, philosophy, architecture and art by using scientific and technical knowledge that will respond to aesthetic and functional needs. X
9 Developing user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles. X
10 Having knowledge within the scope of the historical development of interior architecture, architecture and art, having the competence to make decisions by exhibiting a respectful and sensitive attitude towards cultural heritage and historical/natural environment. X
11 Designing to increase spatial comfort and wellbeing with the impact of physical environmental systems such as lighting, color, acoustics, air conditioning, etc.
12 Having the ability to develop a sustainable design by using natural and built environment information.
13 Keeping up with new developments in the field of interior architecture and design, having a consciousness of lifelong learning, and contributing to the field. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 1 13
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 8 8
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 75