Learning and Assessment

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
Create architectural designs that respond to aesthetic, functional, structural, and technical requirements of buildings and their environments.
Integrate historical knowledge, architectural theory, and critical thinking into the architectural design process.
Utilize principles of fine arts as a source of conceptual development and representation, demonstrating their influence on architectural form and expression.
Apply knowledge of urban design, planning principles, and related skills within the broader context of the built environment.
Evaluate the relationship between people, buildings, and their surroundings, demonstrating an understanding of contextual, social, cultural, and environmental impacts of architectural design.
Understand the profession of architecture and the role of the architect within multidisciplinary design teams, the construction industry, and society at large.
Develop comprehensive architectural project briefs by analyzing user needs, site conditions, function, scale, and appropriate technological strategies.
Critically assess structural systems, construction methods, and material choices in relation to architectural design and performance.
Identify environmental challenges, building technologies, and functional requirements to create buildings that provide comfort, safety, and climatic responsiveness within the framework of sustainable development.
Address user requirements while considering economic constraints, building regulations, and professional standards.
Translate architectural concepts into buildable solutions and integrate designs into the broader planning process through knowledge of industry practices, regulations, and construction procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct research, analyze data, and evaluate evidence in order to make informed design decisions at various architectural scales.
Employ a range of architectural representation techniques—manual and digital—to communicate design ideas clearly and effectively throughout all stages of the design process.

Qualification Matrix

YÖDAK Qualification Matrix – Architecture Program (Bachelor’s Degree)
The Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture is classified at First Cycle (TYYÇ / EQF Level 6) and ensures that graduates acquire the following qualifications in accordance with YÖDAK standards:
Knowledge: Graduates possess comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of architectural design, history and theory, building technologies, structural systems, materials, sustainability, urban design, and professional practice.
Skills: Graduates are able to apply analytical, creative, and technical skills to develop architectural solutions, conduct research, solve complex design problems, and communicate architectural ideas effectively using appropriate manual and digital representation methods.
Competence (Autonomy and Responsibility):
Graduates demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, take responsibility for design decisions, adhere to professional and ethical standards, adapt to evolving professional contexts, and engage in lifelong learning.

Assessment & Examination System

Course assessment in the Architecture Program is conducted in accordance with the academic regulations of the University and the requirements of relevant accreditation bodies. The assessment system consists of continuous evaluation throughout the semester and a comprehensive final examination.
Continuous evaluation may include, depending on the nature of the course, quizzes, midterm examinations, design projects, studio juries, presentations, theoretical and practical assignments, and class participation.
Letter grades for each course are determined based on the approved weighting of continuous assessment components and the final examination, as well as the numerical scores achieved in each component. Students’ Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated in accordance with the University’s academic regulations, based on the final letter grades obtained in all courses.

• Program Learning Outcomes (PLO / LO)
• Competency Matrix
• Measurement and Evaluation System Link to EBS Relevant Directive