COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MODEL MAKING TECHNIQUES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MIM 2525 MODEL MAKING TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR KUTLUĞ SAVAŞIR

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to develop the knowledge about harmonizing the graphics of the drawings and the model, producing the architectural and environmental elements with appropriate materials, techniques and detailing in the given scale; and to gain skill of production by experiencing the process.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Perceive the general characteristics of the models required for different aims and levels of design.
2   Design the model and the drawings of a Project in the same graphic expression.
3   Arrange the elements of the architectural projet, natural and artificial environment in appropriate detailing in the given scale.
4   Choose the appropriate material, modelling and production techniques for the architectural projet, natural and artificial environmental elements.
5   Learn to produce model elements from different kinds of materials by use of the appropriate technique.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. Explaining the scope and the objectives of the course. 2. Informing about model materials, tools and the way of use.
2 Lecture and discussion on creating a common language among the concept, graphic presentation and model.
3 Lecture on design exercise models and quick production techniques.
4 Lecture on scaling and detailing of project presentation models.
5 Lecture on production of nature environment elements.
6 Lecture on production of urban environment elements.
7 Mid-term Exam
8 Production of architectural elements: Use and formation of plane materials.
9 Production of architectural elements: Use and formation of plane materials (continues).
10 Production of architectural elements: Use and formation of lineer materials.
11 Production of architectural elements: Use and formation of elastic materials.
12 Production of architectural elements: Use and formation of plastic materials.
13 Model photography.
14 Summary of the course.

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook:
Akgün, M. (n.d.). Mimari Maketler, Birsen Yayınevi, Istanbul.

Supplementary Books:
Janke, R., (1978), Architectural Models, London, Academy Editions.
Rowe, R. E., (1960), The Use of Models in the Design of Structures, CIB Bulletin (Rotterdam), 4.
Leefe, J., (1965), Making and Testing Models of Structural Systems, Progressive Architecture, 12.
Hohauser, S., (1970), Architectural and Interior Models, London.
Oswald, A., (2008), Architectural Models, DOM Publishers.
Knoll, W., Hechinger, M., (2007) Architectural Models- Construction Techniques, second Edition.
Busch, A., (1991), The Architectural Model, Design Press, Hong Kong.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, discussions, individual homework.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE MTE * 0.50 + ASG * 0.50
4 FINS FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.50 + FINS * 0.50
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.50 + RST * 0.50

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

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Assessment Criteria

Mid-term exam: 25 % (LO1, LO2, LO3)
Homework, Assignments/Presentation: 25 % (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)
Final Exam: 50 % (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

-Attendance to the course is compulsory.
-Reccomended for 2nd grade students.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

inci.uzun@deu.edu.tr 0090 232 3018451
kutlug.savasir@deu.edu.tr 0090 232 30183989

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 6 2 12
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 72

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.155
LO.255
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55

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