Basic Information

Course Code:

ARC 1108

Course Name:

Model Making Techniques in Architecture

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

5.00

Instructor:

Öğr. Gör. Funda ALYANAK KAYA

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to equip students with the ability to construct physical models at various scales and using different materials for use in the design process and presentations throughout their academic and professional careers, and to develop an understanding of the significance of manual three-dimensional model making within the design context.

Course Content

This course covers the acquisition of knowledge related to materials and construction techniques for models intended for three-dimensional evaluation, which students will use in their own design processes, ideas, and the presentation of design outcomes. This knowledge is reinforced through workshop-based practices and hands-on applications.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

-

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Neat, D. (2013). Model-making: Materials and Methods. Crowood. Mills, C. B. (2010). Designing with models: A studio guide to making and using architectural design models. John Wiley & Sons. Making interior models Susumu Kuraboyashi, Architectural and interior models. Karssen, A., & Otte, B. (2014). Model Making, Conceive, Create and Convince. Frame Publishers. Dunn, N. (2014). Architectural Modelmaking Second Edition. Hachette UK. New Concepts. Dunn, N. (2007). The ecology of the architectural model. Peter Lang.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Designs and produces original models to develop design approaches.
LO2	Researches, experiments with, and compares alternative model-making materials.
LO3	Analyzes and applies abstraction, representation, scale, and the assembly and organization of architectural elements.
LO4	Explains and applies the concept of scale in order to establish contextual relationships and develop detailing.
LO5	Develops and effectively communicates the physical presentation of design ideas.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to the course content
2	Representation of topography and differences in scale
3	Representation of topography and differences in scale
4	Representation of topography and differences in scale
5	Representation of environmental and contextual elements
6	Representation of environmental and contextual elements
7	Representation of environmental and contextual elements
8	Midterm
9	Representation of environmental and contextual elements
10	Representation of environmental and contextual elements
11	Representation of the human body in architectural models
12	Representation of the human body in architectural models
13	Section model construction
14	Section model construction
15	Design of the portfolio

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	13	3.00	39.00
Practice	13	3.00	39.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	14.00	14.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	14.00	14.00
Homework	8	4.00	32.00
Other	1	12.00	12.00
Total Workload (Hours)			150
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			5

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%20
2		%40
3	Final Exam	%40
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15
PO-16
PO-17

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
2	Project	One-on-one critique sessions, problem solving, brainstorming, design/model production and oral/visual presentation	Design software, drawing tools, model making materials, board/presentation equipment, sample projects and specimens

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