Architecture
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MIM110
Course Name: Introduction to Digital Design (Portfolio and Presentation Techniques)
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. HANDAN AŞ CEMREK
Course Lecturer(s): Handan Aş Çemrek
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide first-year architecture students with basic skills in the field of digital design and
to contribute to their professional development. Students will be taught the processes of preparing a CV and creating a Portfolio.
teaching them how to present themselves effectively and communicate with potential employers
It is aimed to ensure that they can establish Additionally, students can be taught digitally through the basic use of Photoshop.
You will be given the opportunity to develop your design skills. This course is important for students' professional careers.
It aims to be a starting point.
Course Content: This course is designed to enable first year architecture students to step into the world of digital design.
It is a comprehensive programme. CV, which is one of the cornerstones of students' careers,
By providing the opportunity to understand the preparation and portfolio creation processes, post-graduation job search and
to gain the skills to present themselves more effectively in their professional development
aims. How to prepare students' personal and academic information during the CV preparation phase?
how to organize them, highlight their experience and attract the attention of employers
Practical guidance will be provided. In the process of creating a portfolio, students' work
Creating a portfolio that they can present effectively and make a professional impression
strategies will be taught.
In addition, throughout the course, students are taught the basic functions of Adobe Photoshop and learn about digital design.
The ability to use important tools and techniques will be gained. Students, Photoshop
How to create architectural drawings and projects in digital environment by making practical applications regarding its use
They will learn what they can improve. This course will provide students with a strong foundation in digital design.
It aims to ensure that students are successful in their future architectural studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Ability to recognize the necessary steps in the CV preparation process and create a professional CV gaining skill
2) Developing the ability to effectively introduce yourself and showcase your projects by understanding portfolio creation strategies
3) Acquire the ability to understand and use the basic functions of Adobe Photoshop
4) Gaining the competence to make digital edits in architectural drawings and projects using Photoshop
5) Developing the ability to be successful in the digital environment in future architectural studies by learning the basic principles of digital design

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction – Explanation of course content and syllabus. Question answer None
2) Sample CV Review – Sample Portfolio Review None
3) Design Principles None
4) Application with template None
5) Architectural Layout Design None
6) ARCHITECTURAL MAP PREPARATION – PHOTOSHOP ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DIAGRAMS None
7) Different Usage Diagrams None
8) Midterm Week None
9) ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN None
10) ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN None
10) ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN None
11) Architectural Presentation Ideas None
12) Basic Selection Tools None
13) Basic Painting Tools None
14) Fill Adjustment Layers, Blending Modes None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: https://creativecloud.adobe.com/tr/learn/app/photoshop
References: https://creativecloud.adobe.com/tr/learn/app/photoshop

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Research and Critical Thinking Skills: The ability to access information, evaluate it, record it, apply it, use it to express abstract ideas, evaluate opposing views, and test it with criteria and standards such as reaching well-questioned conclusions
2) Graphic Expression Skill: Ability to formally express each stage of the programming and design process using a variety of techniques, including two and three-dimensional hand drawings and computer technologies, to make appropriate presentations 3
3) Legal Responsibilities, Ethical and Professional Provisions: To understand the legal responsibilities of the architect in matters affecting design such as property rights, zoning and settlement regulations, user rights for public health, safety and welfare
4) Having Knowledge About World Architectural History: Understanding the rules of world and local architecture in architecture, landscape and urban design, and the climatic, technological, socio-economic, cultural factors and effects of historical heritage that shape and sustain these
5) Environmental Systems and Sustainable Design: To understand the basic principles in the design of environmental systems and to be able to protect artificial resources and create healthy buildings and settlements in architectural and urban design decisions of sustainability
6) Formal Composition and Design Skills: Understanding the formation, development and applications of visual perception and arrangement systems in architectural and urban design and the ability to apply basic architectural principles at the level of building, interior and settlement design 1
7) Load-bearing Systems: Understanding the principles of behavior of structures standing with vertical and lateral forces and the development and applications of contemporary load-bearing systems
8) Building Materials and Applications: Understanding the principles and standards regarding the production, use and applications of building materials and components
9) Construction Management and Application Skills: Understanding the basic principles of office organization, business planning, marketing, financial management, project management, risk reduction and leadership, and the issues of globalization, expanding application area and diversity that affect the profession

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Course
Homework
Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.)

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Homework
Uygulama

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 52
Study Hours Out of Class 14 56
Midterms 1 4
Final 1 4
Total Workload 116