Academic Catalog

ARCH445 FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN IN WORKS OF ART

Course Code: 1200445
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 4.0
Department: Architecture
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer Dr. TUÐYAN DURAL(AYTAÇ)
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 1200101 , 1200102
Set 2: 1250101 , 1250102
Set 3: 1210101 , 1210102
One of the sets above should be completed before taking ARCH445 FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN IN WORKS OF ART.

Course Content

A course on comparative analysis of different forms of expression (literature, performance arts, cinema, music, etc.) on the basis of basic design principles. Discussion of compositional characteristics in works of art. Exploration of the similarities and differences between processes of creation. Understanding of space through selected media.