In engineering fields, two+two=four and this cannot be changed. But when you say two+two=five in architecture, if it's aesthetically pleasing, it's five. So: In architecture, you are both the subject and the object. Your creativity is very important, you can change the world. It's up to you to create new things.
Architecture, which is accepted as the oldest profession in the world; It is an integral part of the construction industry. The construction sector, on the other hand, is the largest sector in all countries of the world and is considered to be the driving force of other sectors. For this reason, architecture is the profession of visionary individuals who will prepare the future with the accumulation of the past and create quality living environments in the future.

 

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It is the arrangement of space and the environment with the aim of accommodating human activities as an action. The curriculum aims to train architects who are competent in their profession, socially responsible, open to critical thinking, creative and planning the future by following the agenda, with its experienced academic staff, who are fed from many areas of expertise. The curriculum prepared for this purpose is supported by workshops, historical environment and field trips, conversations with successful architects, as well as theoretical and practical studies.

During the 4-year education period, the Department of Architecture hosts many elective courses to support these areas, apart from the areas of expertise. In addition to all these, there are computer-aided design courses in the program in order to prepare a base for students who want to follow the developing and changing technology and to progress in this direction, and thus, students are gaining competence in the use of digital media. In addition to being a method based on creative thinking and drawing skills, the education of the students of Istanbul Rumeli University Architecture department makes it productive by creating an education that is fed with different disciplines.

Programs Istanbul Rumeli University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Department of Architecture students can take two different courses without extending the semester in the departments they can choose in accordance with the relevant regulations, such as "Interior Architecture" and "Civil Engineering" with the double major program. has the right to obtain a bachelor's degree in the field. Our students who are enrolled in the undergraduate program of the Department of Architecture can obtain a certificate by completing some courses simultaneously and successfully from a different department in our university, and by increasing their knowledge in a different field with minor programs. With double major and minor opportunities, our students can improve themselves during their education and certify their qualifications with diplomas and certificates.

Erasmus Facilities Exchange programs managed by Istanbul Rumeli University International Relations Office send their students to universities in Turkey and abroad within the quota every year and accept students from partner universities within the scope of the protocol. In addition, internship opportunities abroad are provided with IAESTE. Language Education The language of instruction of the undergraduate department of Architecture is Turkish. “Career English Lessons” aim to provide students with knowledge of English specific to their fields so that they can pursue an international career while continuing their education in the mother tongue. These are the courses in which students read and understand the texts written in English covering the subjects they learned in the field courses in their departments. Specially selected texts for each department were suggested by the department professors. Common English words and terminology of each field are taught based on the content of the reading text. If there are language-related problems in understanding the content of the text, it is addressed. For this reason, the General English language level of those who will take the course is required to be at least B1 according to the CEFR. It is aimed that the students who attend the classes every year can easily read and understand the books and articles written in English in their fields.

A good architect is someone who knows both the arts and social sciences and the characteristics of business life. For this reason, the person must be a creative person who has the ability to see space relations (imagine the situations that objects will take in space), draw neat shapes, as well as a superior general academic ability. In addition, a person who is knowledgeable about business and trade and is compatible with being able to cooperate with other people can increase his success in business life.

●    Architect; should be an individual who is creative, open to critical thinking and follows the agenda.
●    It should be fed not only from the field of architecture, but also from different fields such as photography, cinema and literature.
●    Must follow today's technology and be a pioneer for future technological developments.
●    In addition, architects should follow new developments in the field of design and keep themselves up-to-date.

Architects have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in their fields and can offer solutions to problems. Can understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines and can put them into practice by collaborating. They can use computer-based information technologies necessary for architectural project drawing and presentation. Architects who can design original architectural projects can continue to improve themselves by obtaining the necessary information for visual-written presentation.

Graduates of the department of architecture can take part in the academic field by completing their postgraduate education. He can specialize in building physics, architectural design, architecture in computer environment, surveying, restoration or the use of any material in buildings, and can work as a manager in municipal ministries. In addition, it is seen that some of the members of the profession specialize in various building types.

●    Architects can work in construction companies, engineering and architectural offices of enterprises.
●    They can work and open offices in private companies as well as in public institutions such as the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, General and Regional Directorates of Foundations, Ministry of Culture, Iller Bank, Municipalities.
●    Architectural Building Technical Drawing, Static etc. in the field of Construction Technology in vocational high schools and vocational training centers affiliated to the Ministry of National Education. They can teach by giving common and branch courses. They can become academics at universities.
●    Although the use of computers and technological developments in the field of architecture make drawing, price determination and calculation processes easier, there is a need for personnel who can speak foreign languages and can use computers.
●    The architect's participation in competition projects during his education life and later on makes a great contribution to his career.

The students of Istanbul Rumeli University Department of Architecture are supported by the certificate programs given by the Continuing Education Center throughout their education period. The certificates to be issued follow the legislation program updates. Students who successfully complete their certificate programs transition into professional business life with the equipment needed at the graduation stage.

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