Information Package / Course Catalogue
Design Studio IV
Course Code: PM405
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 2
Credit: 5
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is for students to prepare landscape projects and gain design competence. In line with the targets determined at different scales through individual and group studies; It is expected to prepare project presentations by producing architectural analysis, synthesis and solution alternatives and to defend the prepared presentations. One of the most important objectives of the course is to focus on the planting and structural knowledge that has been taken so far. The aim is to transfer and present theoretical, technical and practical information to project studies.

Course Content

Within the scope of Design Studio IV course, project work will be performed and presentations will be made. Projects will be evaluated as concept projects and application projects.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Bülent DENİZ
Prof. Çiğdem KILIÇASLAN DENİZ
Learning Outcomes
1.By understanding the multi-layered structure of the landscape, the approaches of various disciplines to the landscape and the dynamic changes in the landscape, being able to analyze the landscape, and producing alternatives for the change and transformation of the landscape.
2.Ability to determine design goals that comply with the relevant legislation in the field, respect the environment and professional ethics, and comply with professional responsibility.
3.Ability to use the acquired knowledge about structural and plant materials in design projects and produce design solutions and alternative scenarios by supporting technical tools and information technologies.
4.Mastering the project production and preparation process, being able to present all project work as a project file in accordance with landscape project preparation techniques.
5.To be able to present and defend the project/design/project report produced verbally, visually and in writing, using current communication techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ching, F. D. K., 1979. Architecture: Form – Space & Order. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
2.Booth, N. K., 1983. Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design. Waveland Pres Inc., Illinois.
3.Molnar, D. J. , A. J. Rutledge, 1986. Anatomy of a Park.
4.Mc Grw – Hill, Inc. Reid, W. G., 1993. From Concept to Form In Landscape Design. An Nostrand Reinhold, NY.
5.Neufert, 1978. Yapı Tasarımı Temel Bilgileri, Güven Yayıncılık. 528s.
6.Beazley, M., 2004. The Book of Garden Plans, Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., Editor:Andrew Wilson, 256p.
7.Reid, G.W.,1993. From Concept to Form in Landscape Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Jersey, ISBN: 978 - 0471285090, 176 p.
8.Harris, C., Dines, N., 1998. Time - Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture: Design and Construction Data. McGraw-Hill, New York, The Second Edition, ISBN: 978-0070170278, 928 p.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Scope, importance, method of operation and requirements of the course. Presenting the semester program to students.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Discussing the project area, understanding the problem, determining design goals. Explaining the project file objectives, sharing project bases and auxiliary materials.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Conducting field surveys, collecting data related to the project subject, collecting and discussing site analysis data.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
General evaluations of the site analyzes delivered. Conducting program analysis, function diagram and bubble diagram studies.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
General evaluation and discussions of the submitted program analysis, function diagram and bubble diagram work.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluations on sample projects and starting to the preliminary project stage.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of preliminary projects, control of individual and group studies and general evaluations.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Control and general evaluations of the submitted preliminary projects.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of structural application and detail projects and discussions on sample projects.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Control and general evaluations of the delivered structural application projects and detail projects.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparation of planting application projects and discussions on sample projects.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Control and general evaluations of the delivered planting application projects.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Individual and group work project presentations and project evaluations.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Individual and group work project presentations and project evaluations.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Lecture - Practice142256
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination127128
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
5
3
2
OÇ-2
5
2
5
4
OÇ-3
3
4
2
5
4
5
5
4
4
OÇ-4
4
2
4
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026