Architecture

The profession of architecture has become one the most preferred and sought-after profession in our region and the world.

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The graduates of the department have knowledge about following the basic problems related to their field and presenting current solutions / suggestions that require these problems. Within this framework, the task of the graduates of the department is to architecturally design of all buildings (housing, accommodation, commercial social structures, etc.).

They also play an important role as a controller during the construction of the designed buildings. Architects do not only address aesthetic issues in the structures they design. but also have to consider, the structure, ergonomics, comfort, accessibility, health and safety of their buildings.

Our architecture program aims to ensure the continuous development of educational programs that will ensure competency in relevant fields in accordance with the modern-day requirements. Businesses opportunities for the graduates of the program ranges from public institutions to the private sector. In addition, graduates on the program can operate their own offices. Graduates of the Department of Architecture can also continue their master’s and doctoral studies and work in academic institutions.

Programme Type

Bachelor Degree

Duration

4 Years
(4 Years/5 Years Options)

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. Gülay Çetinkaya Çiftçioğlu

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Tina Davoodi

Asst. Prof. Dr. Olgica Grcheva

1. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 101 Studio 1 2 8 6 9
ARCH 109 Research Methods & Discourses 2 2 3 5
INAD107 Cultural & Contextual Studies 1 3 0 3 4
ARCH 103 Design Communication 1 1 4 3 6
SOFL101 Academic English 1 2 2 3 4
ARCH 001 Colloquium 1 0 0 0 2
Total 18 30
2. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 102 Studio 2 2 8 6 9
ARCH 104 Design Communication 2 1 4 3 5
INAD 108 Cultural & Contextual Studies 2 3 0 3 4
ARCH 106 Detailing Design Thinking 1 4 3 3
ARCH 108 Technology & Science in Architecture 1 1 4 3 3
SOFL 102 Academic English 2 2 2 3 4
ARCH 002 Colloquium 2 0 0 0 2
Total 21 30
3. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 201 Studio 3 2 8 6 9
ARCH 203 Digital Tools in Design 1 1 4 3 3
ARCH 205 Universal Design 1 2 2 3 4
ARCH 207 Technology & Science in Architecture 2 2 2 3 4
INAD 209 Cultural & Contextual Studies 3 3 0 3 4
TUDI 201 Turkish Language I 2 0 0 2
AITT 201 History of Ataturk Principles and Revolutions I 2 0 0 2
ARCH 003 Colloquium 3 2 0 0 2
Total 19 30
4. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 202 Studio 4 2 8 6 9
ARCH 204 Digital Tools in Design 2 1 4 3 3
ARCH 206 Universal Design 2 2 2 3 4
ARCH 208 Technology & Science in Architecture 3 2 4 4 4
ARCH 200 Internship 1 0 0 0 3
TUDI 202 Turkish Language II 2 0 0 2
AITT 202 History of Ataturk Principles and Revolutions II 2 0 0 2
ARCH 004 Colloquium 4 0 0 0 2
Total 16 30
5. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 301 Studio V 2 8 6 9
ARCH 303 Architecture and the City 2 0 2 3
ARCH 305 Universal Design 3 1 2 2 2
Department Elective 1 3 5
Faculty Elective 1 3 5
University Elective 1 3 5
ARCH 005 Colloquium 5 2 0 0 1
Total 19      30
6. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 302 Studio 6 2 8 6 9
ARCH 306 Universal Design 4 1 2 2 2
ARCH 300 Internship 2 0 0 0 3
Department Elective 2 3 5
Faculty Elective 2 3 5
University Elective 2 3 5
ARCH 006 Colloquium 6 0 0 0 1
Total 17     30
7. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 451 Final Major Project Proposal 1 4 3 4
ARCH 401 Experimental Studio 2 6 5 8
ARCH 407 Discourses in Contemporary Architecture 1 2 2 4
Department Elective 3 3 5
Faculty Elective 3 3 5
Faculty Elective 4 3 5
ARCH 007 Colloquium 7 0 0 0 1
Total 19 30
8. Semester
Course Code Course Title T P Cr ECTS
ARCH 452 Final Major Project (Studio) 2 12 8 12
ARCH 404 Design Project Realization 1 4 3 3
Department Elective 4 3 5
Department Elective 5 3 5
Faculty Elective 5 3 5
Total 20 30

ARCH 101       Studio I (2-8) 6
This first design studio course is structured to introduce the students to the design process and explains the context; content, tools, studio culture and work methodology to activate the design studio environment and explore the design language through different means of working in an abstract manner. It is prepared within the scope of basic design principles application, formal ordering systems, and geometric manipulations.  It aims to transfer the use of a range of tools, skills in communication, research, cultural and contextual studies through a series of theoretical and practical bases for working and developing ideas. With a focus on “self and environment” students will engage with the physical body (mass) and space and place through a spatial experience. Investigating various techniques of transformations and controlled articulation of the mass, student perceptions are used to heighten and influence the development of their observation skills and knowledge of the tools of design. Art and design installations will be created as group or individual works and the main project will be supported by several short-term workshops, seminars, research and presentations.

ARCH 103       Design Communication I (1-4) 3
This course teaches the fundamentals of drawing and sketching and introduces core competencies in Computer Aided Design and Drafting and provides students with the ability to communicate the visual and technical detail of a design through accurate three-dimensional (3D) models and technical drawings for manufacture.  The primary motive of this discipline is for the student to craft effective and expressive ways to share ideas with others, using an approach focusing on both problem-solving and persuasion.  By experimenting with a variety of media techniques and tools in their design practice, students will enhance their ability to conceptualize, develop, and communicate design ideas and potential outcomes.

ARCH 109       Research Methods and Discourses (2-2) 3
The course introduces a systematic approach to conducting research, from developing a research question via critically reading scholarly texts to writing own scholarly texts. It introduces general methodologies of research and discusses a broad spectrum of disciplines which might be used as specific methods/tools in design-related research, such as philosophy, sociology and anthropology.

INAD 107        Cultural and Contextual Studies I (3-0) 3
This course focuses on the design and art of ancient cultures of the Mediterranean, central Europe and the Middle East, from prehistory to the early Byzantine and early Islamic periods. It provides a framework through a chronological survey, covering (interior) architecture, sculpture, painting, furniture and minor crafts, being linked to the cultural, political, religious, socio-economic and technological contexts and their agents. The course builds up a sound knowledge of key monuments and of works of art. It develops the necessary skills to diagnose stylistic trends of ancient design and art, and to define their characteristics, such as typology, iconography, material and technique. Finally, it introduces (ancient) theories of design/art, preparing the students for a reflective critical assessment. The course addresses students of design.

SOFL 101       Academic English (2,2) 3

ARCH 001      Colloquium 1 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 201       Studio 3 (2-8) 6
This third semester architectural design studio focuses on developing personal design statements whilst introducing the material artifacts and details of the built form, its site relationships and structure.  Through analyzing and developing an understanding of social, cultural and architectural environments, students are encouraged to immerse themselves in a reflective design process that produces a coherent and speculative design program. Through developing their designs and building projects, students are introduced to site design, accessibility requirements, climatic design resolutions and the address of the diverse needs of the users.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 102.

ARCH 203       Digital Tools in Architecture 1 (1-4) 3
This course aims to introduce and discuss the history of computers and the emergence of digital tools. While surveying the impacts of digital perspective in the physical and social environment, basic forms of computational and interactive design is experimented. Students will develop an awareness of design possibilities through implementing open source digital tools in their design processes. The phase from basic digital language and tools to composed designs interacting the human senses and how the digital and mixed technology improved architectural use of materials, structure and space will be examined.

ARCH 205       Universal Design 1 (2-2) 3
This course aims to introduce the student to a range of different human-centered, user led and participatory design approaches that can be used with design tools for design solutions that are in line with Universal Design principles.  Key issues such as social inclusion, disability equality, human rights, gender, ethnicity and race equality, together with sustainability and accessibility, will be discussed with an aim to inspire and promote sustainable and inclusive student design solutions in a legal and ethically responsible manner.  The main focus is to instill an empathic obligation in students to meet the diverse and changing needs of all people through each design challenge.

ARCH 207       Technology and Science in Architecture 2 (2-2) 3
The shapes that are adopted for structural elements are affected, to a large extent, by the nature of the materials from which they are made. The physical properties of materials determine the types of internal force which they can carry, therefore, the types of element for which they are suitable. This course which is the second in its series, not only focuses on how and why different structures can stand or fall, but mainly aims to inform the students why structures have always had a decisive influence on architecture and the role of architect in structures.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 108.

INAD 209        Cultural and Contextual Studies 3 (3-0) 3
This course focuses on modern and postmodern design and art, ranging from the Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment to the end of the 20th century. It provides a framework through a chronological survey, covering (interior) architecture, sculpture, painting, furniture, industrial and graphic design, being linked to the cultural, political, religious, socio-economic and technological contexts and their agents. The course builds up a sound knowledge of key monuments and of works of design and art. It develops the necessary skills to diagnose stylistic trends of the design and art of the mentioned timeframe, and to define their characteristics, such as typology, iconography, material and technique. Finally, it introduces modern and postmodern theories of design/art, enhancing the students’ reflective critical assessment. The course addresses students of design.

TUDI 201        Turkish Language 1 (2,0) 2

AITT 201         History of Atatürk Principles and Revolutions 1 (2,0) 2

ARCH 003       Colloquium 3 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 201       Studio 3 (2-8) 6
This third semester architectural design studio focuses on developing personal design statements whilst introducing the material artifacts and details of the built form, its site relationships and structure.  Through analyzing and developing an understanding of social, cultural and architectural environments, students are encouraged to immerse themselves in a reflective design process that produces a coherent and speculative design program. Through developing their designs and building projects, students are introduced to site design, accessibility requirements, climatic design resolutions and the address of the diverse needs of the users.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 102.

ARCH 203       Digital Tools in Architecture 1 (1-4) 3
This course aims to introduce and discuss the history of computers and the emergence of digital tools. While surveying the impacts of digital perspective in the physical and social environment, basic forms of computational and interactive design is experimented. Students will develop an awareness of design possibilities through implementing open source digital tools in their design processes. The phase from basic digital language and tools to composed designs interacting the human senses and how the digital and mixed technology improved architectural use of materials, structure and space will be examined.

ARCH 205       Universal Design 1 (2-2) 3
This course aims to introduce the student to a range of different human-centered, user led and participatory design approaches that can be used with design tools for design solutions that are in line with Universal Design principles.  Key issues such as social inclusion, disability equality, human rights, gender, ethnicity and race equality, together with sustainability and accessibility, will be discussed with an aim to inspire and promote sustainable and inclusive student design solutions in a legal and ethically responsible manner.  The main focus is to instill an empathic obligation in students to meet the diverse and changing needs of all people through each design challenge.

ARCH 207       Technology and Science in Architecture 2 (2-2) 3
The shapes that are adopted for structural elements are affected, to a large extent, by the nature of the materials from which they are made. The physical properties of materials determine the types of internal force which they can carry, therefore, the types of element for which they are suitable. This course which is the second in its series, not only focuses on how and why different structures can stand or fall, but mainly aims to inform the students why structures have always had a decisive influence on architecture and the role of architect in structures.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 108.

INAD 209        Cultural and Contextual Studies 3 (3-0) 3
This course focuses on modern and postmodern design and art, ranging from the Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment to the end of the 20th century. It provides a framework through a chronological survey, covering (interior) architecture, sculpture, painting, furniture, industrial and graphic design, being linked to the cultural, political, religious, socio-economic and technological contexts and their agents. The course builds up a sound knowledge of key monuments and of works of design and art. It develops the necessary skills to diagnose stylistic trends of the design and art of the mentioned timeframe, and to define their characteristics, such as typology, iconography, material and technique. Finally, it introduces modern and postmodern theories of design/art, enhancing the students’ reflective critical assessment. The course addresses students of design.

TUDI 201        Turkish Language 1 (2,0) 2

AITT 201         History of Atatürk Principles and Revolutions 1 (2,0) 2

ARCH 003       Colloquium 3 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 202       Studio 4 (2-8) 6
Fourth semester architectural design studio presents the design language in close relation to techniques of modeling, drawing and digital processes for the construction of the design idea. Students achieve a comprehension of space, the connection methods of architectural elements, material forms and structures in different dimensions, to include both the physical and phenomenological aspects found within an urban site. Addressing public space design, circulation and urban relationships, it will focus on the technical aspects of structure, construction, surface and materials, material constraints in indoor and outdoor spaces. Through the construction of material specific models, mechanical infrastructures, structural articulation and environmental systems will be considered cohesively throughout the design process. Students will also experience the limits of transaction between digital and physical media.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 201

ARCH 204       Digital Tools in Architecture 2 (14) 3
Continuation of Digital Tools in Architecture 1, this course continues to develop the students’ knowledge of basic theoretical and practical foundations of digital practice to explore and apply theories, media and techniques for engagement in architectural designs. The course addresses issues influencing the architectural work developed through digital tools, such as design theories, digital media, digital design techniques, computational concepts, rule-based design processes and operational paradigms. Through the theoretical and practical study of digital tools and processes, their application to the designed built environment will be examined. Regarding the conceptualization, exploration, production, and ultimate representation of architecture, the collaborative work of multi-disciplinary use of digital tools will be practiced through the possibilities presented by different software. Students will develop 3D modeling techniques, experiment with advanced geometric concepts using parametric design to explore and investigate new materials and structures in architectural design. Pre-requisite: ARCH 203.

ARCH 206       Universal Design 2 (2-2) 3
A continuation of Universal Design 1, this course pursues a more in-depth application of universal design principles with a focus on sustainability issues and their application to design challenges.  The course will emphasize the contribution of design ethics and eco legislation to sustainable design practice, as well as the social and physical impact of design on man and the environment.  It aims to provide students with the necessary understanding, knowledge and skills to instil sustainable attitudes and green behaviour towards a universally sustainable design approach for people and the environment.

ARCH 208       Technology and Science in Architecture 3 (2-4) 4
Third in its series this course compiles the information from the previous three semesters and aims to present students how developing technologies have significantly expanded spatial and structural possibilities in architecture. The course also emphasized that architectural discourse and practices must consider broad sets of references as guiding parameters; scientific developments that affect building methods and strategies therefore have to be associated to context-specific influences.

ARCH 200       Internship 1 (0-0) 0
The internship series are designed as a transition medium from education to the profession and aims to provide the students with the knowledge, integrity, judgment, skills and discipline required to enter professional life.  It is an industry centered placement that offers students the opportunity to experience ‘working life’ within workplaces in the field of the students’ program/subject discipline; typically, architects’ offices (but could include opportunities at practices in related fields depending on the students’ personal career path).

Co-requisite: ARCH 202.

TUDI 202        Turkish Language 2 (2,0) 2

AITT 202         History of Atatürk Principles and Revolutions 2 (2,0) 2

ARCH 004       Colloquium 4 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 301       Studio 5 (2-8) 6
In architectural design studio 5, the physical realities of the building and the dual effect of design and environment in a wider urban (metropolis) scale context is to be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on a methodology of transformation as an approach to the realization of various spatial organizations, material characteristics of surfaces and enclosure methods, as well as structure and construction technologies.  Students awareness will also be directed to the design resolve’s tectonics and environmental implications, the proposed design’s performance in urban, universal, global context (metropolis).

Pre-requisite: ARCH 202.

ARCH 303       Architecture and the City (2-0) 2
This course aims to observe the structure of the cities and the ways they are changing or can be changed. It also presents the theories of city formation, evolution and transformation.  It explores the principles of urban form and the philosophy of urban design and planning offers. The course is composed of theoretical modules and discussion periods, and practical modules that include field trips, surveys, analysis and projects.

Co-requisite: ARCH 301.

ARCH 305       Universal Design 3 (1-2) 2
A continuation of Universal Design 2, this course pursues a more advanced application of universal design principles with a focus on accessibility issues and their application to design challenges.  The course will emphasize the contribution of design ethics and values to good design practice, as well as the social implications of design, and issues of design exclusion for disabled and aged persons.  It aims to provide students with the necessary understanding, knowledge and skills to instill empathic attitudes and behavior towards a universally accessible design approach for such social groups.

Pre-requisites: ARCH 205, ARCH 206.

Department Elective 1 (x,x) 3

Faculty Elective 1 (x,x) 3

University Elective 1 (x,x) 3

ARCH 005       Colloquium 5 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 302       Studio 6 (2-8) 6
The aim of architectural design studio 6 is to develop the ability to work in comprehensive design situations within a large-scale urban context. Through understanding this context students will acquire the ability to express a contemporary architectural design resolve whilst investigating the concerns of the urban necessities (social, economic, cultural, political). Students will analyze and determine the tectonic logic of different aspects of public and institutional space as well as architectural elements and their intricacies. Advancing on the knowledge and abilities established in previous studios, this design studio focuses on unique design ideas that present argument for interdisciplinary relations and reflections on design realizations.   The human-space-function relationships, original spatial compositions, associated articulation of formal spatial organization, use of materials, construction techniques, texture, light and other necessary details will be discussed and applied in detail.

Pre-requisites: ARCH 301.

ARCH 306       Universal Design 4 (1-2) 2
This final part of the Universal Design series combines all of the previous understanding, knowledge and skills gleaned from the course for its application to the ARCH 451 Final Major  Project Proposal.  Students will provide evidence of the pragmatics of inclusive, universal design for their final project with the support of a theoretical and critical framework.  Students will demonstrate the interrelationship between design quality, best practice and inclusive, universal design within their final design resolve as well as their ability to source and apply quantitative and qualitative information regarding the fit between humans and their final design project.  Students will be encouraged to develop inclusive methods of representation in accordance with ethical values, legal standards and sustainable practices.

Co-requisite: ARCH 302.

ARCH 300       Internship 2 (0-0) 0
A continuation of Internship 1, this industry centered placement offers students the opportunity to develop their work experience as means to clarify career goals, give insight into the way organizations operate, increase their industry related skills and knowledge and provide them with networking opportunities.

Co-requisite: ARCH 302.

Department Elective 2 (x,x) 3

Faculty Elective 2 (x,x) 3

University Elective 2 (x,x) 3

ARCH 006       Colloquium 6 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 451       Final Project Proposal (1-4) 3
This course aims to develop a methodology through which students conceptually and technically manifest the ability and knowledge they acquired to develop their design concepts. Students will apply context and site-specific research and analysis to a thesis proposal, which, as a contribution to contemporary discourse, is to be developed and defended within their Final Major Project Studio. Focus is placed on the fulfilment of the required needs of research, observation and developed programs for a self-sufficient, innovative architectural proposal. Students will apply a critical approach to architecture through the questioning of its role in contemporary and future society and the theoretical and technological impact on architectural design today.

Pre-requisites: ARCH 302; Co-requisite: ARCH 401.

ARCH 401       Experimental Studio (2-6) 5
This experimental design studio aims to re-evaluate students’ skills and design approaches as a means to broaden their design abilities towards independent thinking and design problem solving when presented with unexpected situations.  Students will be encouraged to apply an independent methodology for dealing with accidental shifts, created errors and distortions of reality, to construct the sense of the idea’s manifestation. Studio will focus on the idea and the act of experimentation in design thinking, conceptualization and realization. The aim is of this studio is to encourage students to deepen their research for the final major project proposal within the different disciplines. The close link between the lab based Experimental Design Studio and ‘Discourses in Contemporary Architecture’ course is to enable students to evaluate and reflect on the contemporary architectural theories through abstraction of their experimentation for the philosophy of architecture.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 303; Co-Requisite: ARCH451, ARCH407

ARCH 407       Discourses in Contemporary Architecture (1-2) 2
This course attempts to question the added value of contemporary architects’ works to the rich global architecture discourse. Through a series of reading, discussion and presentation sessions based on a number of local and global architects and their works, a platform for debates is formed.  Students emerge with a critical understanding of contemporary architecture discourse and learn to express their understanding of the theoretical format.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 304. Co-requisite: ARCH 451.

Department Elective 3 (x,x) 3

Faculty Elective 3 (x,x) 3

University Elective 3 (x,x) 3

ARCH 007       Colloquium 7 (0-0) 0
The colloquium aims to expose students to issues of design outside the classroom and provide exposure of different design thinking both among their peers within their departments and other students in the faculty of design. The colloquium is repeated every semester except the last semester.

ARCH 452       Final Project (2-12) 8
In this studio students will develop their Final Major Project Proposal from the previous semester to an architectural design project and defend them through series of juries. Under control of a jury students realize their architectural projects independently. Studies develop through jury sessions. In the first 4 weeks jury sessions is made every week. Then the jury session continues in every three weeks.

Pre-requisite: ARCH451, ARCH 401

ARCH 404       Design Project Realization (1-4) 3
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, principles and practices from the economic and commercial aspects of architecture. Design practice is understood as a component of a global economy. Microeconomics theory as it applies to private enterprise: basic business economics, planning, and management. Attention is also given to the processes and skills required in establishing an independent architectural office and delivering/managing of architectural projects.

Pre-requisite: ARCH 401.

Department Elective 4 (x,x) 3

Faculty Elective 4 (x,x) 3

University Elective 4 (x,x) 3

ARCH 320      Designing with Light and Shadow (2-2) 3
This elective course discusses the roles and effects of light and shadow in the creation of architectural atmospheres. Through a series of lectures and experimental exercises, the student will explore the various ways that light and shadow can be used as architectural elements to great effect of the senses and the way in which space is perceived.

ARCH 332       Place, Space and Poetics (2-2) 3   
This elective course discusses architectural strategies for the intervention of existing buildings for adaptive re-use.  It focuses on a phenomenological framework for understanding spatial values such as historical, sociological, psychological, artistic and cultural associations and the role of empathy in design application.  The course aims to expose students to the poetics of place and space, and the embodied meaning of the elements contained within them.

ARCH 350      The Ancient and early Medieval City (2-2) 3
This course discusses the development of urbanity in the Mediterranean, central Europe and the Middle East from prehistory to the early Middle Ages/early Islamic period, focusing on ancient Greece and the Roman world. It provides a framework through a chronological survey, being linked to the cultural, political, religious, socio-economic and technological contexts and their agents. It develops the ability to read the lay-out of organically grown or planned cities/town, and to define the spatial organization of their public, religious, commercial and residential functions. The course emphasizes various aspects, such as the city as center of economy and trade, the relationship between city and countryside, the transformation from the Pagan to the Christian, and from the Christian to the Islamic city, and urban planning and design as reflection of institutional or private power. Finally, it introduces (ancient) theories of urban planning and design. The course addresses students of (interior) architecture.

ARCH 360      Structuralism (2-2) 3   
This course emphasizes the relationship of culture and architecture, urban planning and construction, which must be understood as an overarching system or structure. The course equips students with design awareness and comprehensive understanding of traditional and emerging technologies in architecture and construction techniques. It forms the link between design concept and construction and provides high-level skills in projects of all types and scales and prepares students to use sophisticated and powerful information tools and techniques.

ARCH 361      Technology In-Between (2-2) 3
In this course, the students will examine art and craft work where technology plays an important role in their creation through a series of investigations and weekly group discussions of specific examples. Each student will examine and experiment with a unique (cause-effect, event-object, idea-behavior) knitted organism. Such works may be developed as installations of sound, visuals, computation, or as technological objects, membranes etc. All works should be fulfilled and supported with a critical text to evaluate and link the process with the work or product.

ARCH 440       Architecture, Urban Space and Technology in Science Fiction Film (2-2) 3
The course analyses the architectural, urban and technological mises en scène of science fiction utopias and dystopias from the  1920s to the 2000s, and of  the modern and postmodern eras. At first, students are required to classify the displayed settings before assessing if these settings mirror contemporary architectural, urban and technological discourses and theories. Subsequently, the course investigates if and how specific mises en scène support specific utopian or dystopian texts. It concludes with the hypothesis that the mises en scènes of science fiction films may reveal widely, yet possibly subconsciously understandable general meanings of architecture, urbanity and technology. The course requires the screening and discussion of selected films and of related scholarly literature. It addresses students of art and design of the 3rd and 4th years. Pre-requisite: 3rd and 4th year standing.

ARCH 441      Film and Space (2-2) 3
The medium and tools of ‘film’ are important in the observation and regeneration of a work of design. This course aims to develop a critical and analytical point of view to define a context related methodology. Students are encouraged to construct interdisciplinary works of art and architecture through analytical evaluation and experimentation of ‘film space’. Students work on a self/group-initiated concepts, context and develop works of storyboards, illustration works, experimental short videos, experimental installations through which self-expression and point of view should emerge. All works should be fulfilled and supported with a critical text.

ARCH 450       Resilience (3,0) 3
This course is designed for 4th year students where the theory of resilience is introduced. Within the concept of resilience, the students will be exposed to the phenomenon of ‘city resilience’ where the vulnerabilities of urban settlements will be explored in order to develop synergy within the existing resources of cities. Consequently, the course will seek how to apply these synergies to develop an interaction of different systems to improve the resilience of cities to cope with uncertain disturbances the cities might face, i.e. man-made disasters, natural disasters, infrastructure and etc.

INDD 330        Buildings transformations (2-2) 3
This course focuses on building reuse or transformation (re-functioning). The process of repurposing buildings, both old and historical, that have outlived their original purposes is studied. The students in this course also comprehend how to integrate sustainability in their approach to their solutions of design, understanding different layers of a building from structure to energy.

INDD   411      Body Adornment Design (2-2) 3
This course embraces the inter-relations of concept, adornment, ornamentation, product and narrative connections.  Students will be introduced to the ways in which focus is drawn to the body through adornment, restriction, ornamentation, concealment and distortion and apply this knowledge to their design resolves. Students will analyze and explore how to promote or provoke expression through the physical relationship between the body and “wearable” objects and explore the imbued narratives associated with a specific item/object/concept and the impact they have on the success of the design itself.  Students will apply conceptual thinking and a range of technical skills to the production of body adornment and to consolidate the relationship between studio practice, research and theory.

INAD   412         Sensory Interior Design (2-2) 3
This course aims to analyze how humans perceive a spatial experience through their senses and how the materials used for interior elements within that space affect this experience. Students will gain an understanding of the pragmatic concepts of interior design, such as: functionality, light, ventilation, acoustics, color and materials, as well as the semantic meanings of how these elements can affect the emotions, psychology and physiology of humans.

Consists of comprehensive courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Communication.

ELECTIVES OFFERED FOR OTHER FACULTIES:

ARCH 332       Place, Space and Poetics (2-2) 3      

INDD   411      Body Adornment Design (2-2) 3

INAD   412      Sensory Interior Design (2-2) 3

What is the Department of Architecture? 
Architecture is a professional discipline that designs safe, functional, healthy and aesthetically rich housing and other architectural spaces by using scientific and artistic principles. 

What is the purpose of the Department? 
The main purpose of the Architecture Department is to train contemporary architects who are competent in building and building design, equipped with basic artistic and design skills, have problem-solving skills, are able to use modern technologies, have strong foreign language skills and are equipped with basic art and design skills. 

What is the duration of the course? 
The Department of Architecture is a four-year undergraduate department. 

What is the language of instruction? 
The language of instruction in the Architecture Undergraduate Programme is English. 

How can International citizens residing in the TRNC apply for the programme? 

INTAKES 

ARUCAD admits students twice a year (Fall and Spring semesters).  

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION  

1.                High School Diploma+ Transcript 

2.                Portfolio (scan copies of your works related to a program applying for) 

3.                Scanned copy of your Passport (photo page) 

4.                English Language Requirements (please refer to the table below) 

  1. Online application form: https://prospective.arucad.edu.tr/apply-now/ 

NOTE: The result of evaluation is announced within 3-4 working days after all required documents are received and interview (if required) is conducted. 

PERSONAL PORTFOLIO FILE 

The portfolio may contain the following types and/or different original studies: 

 

  •         Free or model drawing                    
  •              Experimental video – short films
  •              Color – Painting                             
  •              Graphic – Novel
  •              Thematic work                              
  •              Doodle and sketch
  •              Illustration                                       
  •              Mixed material application
  •              Digital illustration                            
  •              Animation
  •              Photograph 

 

The Portfolio File must consist of min. 5, max. 10 works that represent the candidate. Portfolio content should be in the format appropriate for the candidate’s work. Please use www.smallpdf.com to arrange your works in a single PDF file and (mp4 for video) formats. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 
At our university, students have an excellent opportunity to receive a scholarship to study. Currently, all international students are awarded 50% scholarship on admission. Also, based on the assessment of your interview and portfolio, you have the opportunity to receive additional scholarship on tuition fee (75%, 90% and even 100%). 

For detailed information +90 (533) 833 07 07   

Does the course have a compulsory internship? 

There is a compulsory internship in the Department of Architecture. The students of the department are obliged to do internship for a total of 60 days, 30 days each, in the summer term of their 2nd and 3rd years. 

Is the infrastructure of the university sufficient for this department? Where will my courses be taught? 
There is sufficient infrastructure in our University for the Department of Architecture. 

According to the course content, your education is carried out as follows: 

  • Theoretical lessons in classrooms 
  • Most of the applied courses are in the Design Studio. 
  • Drawing lessons are at the Interdisciplinary Studio 
  • Digital courses are taught in PC and MAC Laboratories. 

What is the ratio of applied/theoretical training? 
In the Department of Architecture, applied courses (eg., projects and drawing lessons) are at the centre of the education system. Therefore, design-based applied courses constitute approximately 80% of the training programme. 

Are there enough workshops, studios and laboratories? 
There are 13 workshops
(Printing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Woodworking, Carpentry, Glass Fusion, Glass Engraving, Glass Finishing, Hot Glass, Stained Glass, Mould Forming, Open Flame Forming) within ARUCAD, 11 studios (Animation, Digital Production, Film, Photography (2), Sound, Design, Basic Art and Pattern, Stone Sculpting, Interdisciplinary) and 7 laboratories (PC (3), MAC (3), Fab Lab). All are equipped with the latest technological equipment. 

What are the job opportunities after graduation? 
Graduates of the Department of Architecture are able to work as managers, designers, controllers, practitioners, educators and researchers in the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation, in the Zoning Departments of Municipalities, in public institutions such as the provincial Bank, Ministry of Transport and universities. They can also work independently by opening their own businesses or work as architects, managers and controllers in Building Audit firms, Consultancy offices and Architectural project offices in the private sector. 

Why should I study at ARUCAD? 
The most important distinguishing feature of the ARUCAD Architecture Department is its international education curriculum, interdisciplinary education approach, strong academic staff and its studios and design workshops equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. 

Please find below recommended supplies/materials you will need for the department of study:

Recommended Equipment:

Laptop technical specifications: CPU: Core i7 or Core i9, graphic card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB memory), RAM: 24 GB

Required Equipment:

  • T-Square (Transparent) (Preferably: Hatas Brand) (75 cm)
  • Set squares (450 and 300 angle) (Transparent) (Preferably: Hatas Brand)
  • Circle template
  • Compass
  • Utility knife
  • Scissors
  • Sharpener
  • Pencil (2H/HB/2B leads)
  • Eraser
  • Glue
  • Tape/scotch (transparent)
  • Technical drawing pens (sizes 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1).