Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Improving students' ability to design in computer environment by three-dimensional drawing, perspective drawing.
Course Content
3d modelling, basic renderin techniques, basic photoshop informations for architecture students, producing collages for the projects.
Required Resources
www.erdemkoymen.com
Köksal, Ahmet Turan, SketchUp: 3D Design for Everyone
Recommended Resources
Schreyer, Alexandr, Architectural Design with SketchUp
Explanations
- Midterm Examination: The date, time, and venue of the midterm examination will be announced by the Dean’s Office.
- Practical Exercises: Practical exercises will be carried out in accordance with the topics covered during the course. Submission deadlines for each exercise will be announced separately.
- Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced one week in advance, and the announcement will specify the course content to be covered.
- Final Submission: The final submission will consist of six practical applications completed throughout the semester. These applications must be integrated into the student's architectural design project developed within the concurrent Architectural Design Studio. For each application topic, students are required to prepare one A3 or B2 presentation board that explains both the theoretical framework of the application and its implementation within the architectural project. Final submissions must be submitted both digitally and in printed format.
- Final Assessment Policy: As the final assessment is based on a comprehensive project submission rather than a written examination, there is no make-up (resit) examination for this course.
Rules
Attendance: According to the University Regulations, students who fail to attend at least 70% of the total course hours will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will automatically fail the course.
Late Arrival: Students are expected not only to attend class but also to arrive on time. Please note that three late arrivals are considered equivalent to one full absence. A late arrival is defined as entering the classroom after attendance has been taken by the instructor and more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class.
Seeking Assistance: Students are encouraged to ask questions during class or office hours and to seek assistance whenever necessary. Obtaining timely support is an important part of the learning process and is strongly recommended.
Academic Integrity: All coursework submitted for assessment must represent your own original work and effort. Acts of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, are subject to the University's Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Regulations and may result in disciplinary action and the corresponding sanctions.
Assessment Policy: The assessment methods and grading criteria specified in this syllabus are final. No additional assignments, examinations, or make-up assessments will be offered for the purpose of improving course grades.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students are able to establish the relationship between the built environment and nature by analyzing climatic elements and environmental design factors, enabling them to make informed site selection decisions and determine appropriate building orien
- Students evaluate principles of building biology, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort indicators within the architectural design process, while further developing these assessments through their integration with the principles of ecology and sust
- Students evaluate the relationship between spatial design and its implementation within the context of building ventilation, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, and active and passive fire protection systems in buildings.
- Students analyze building plumbing infrastructure, passive fire safety systems, and the combustibility characteristics of building materials, and develop planning and implementation decisions in accordance with accessibility standards.
- Students identify the fundamental components of building acoustics and develop functionally appropriate design and material strategies to prevent unwanted sound transmission and ensure acoustic comfort within interior spaces.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Practice | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the SketchUp Interface and Workflow | |
| 2 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 3 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 4 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 5 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 6 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 7 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 10 | Demonstration of Commands through Practical Exercises | |
| 11 | General Review of Commands through Drawing a Sample Project | Review of the Commands Learned |
| 12 | Beginning the Modeling of Student Projects in SketchUp | Transferring the Project to a 3D Environment |
| 13 | Development of Student Project Models | Development of Project Models |
| 14 | Development of Student Project Models | Development of Project Models |
| 15 | Development of Student Project Models | Development of Project Models |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |