ARCHITECTURE (TURKISH, NONTHESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
IMT5433 | Furniture and Accessories Design | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor MURAD BABADAĞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. HAMİDE ELÇİN TEZEL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Visits to furniture production sites of the well-known companies are recommended. |
Course Objectives: | This course supports the attainment of skills and knowledge to propose solutions for specifically identified research areas of furniture and accessories. Research areas may include material technology, styles and periods for redesign, newly emerging needs and trends in modern furniture design, specific user groups and environments. Students are expected to apply design skills with a research-based approach to identify the target markets, user profile, design needs and directions to apply to effective solutions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Describes methods of research on different topics of furniture design and development 2. Analyzes and reports the content of the research topic to widen the scope of furniture design 3. Discovers issues and topics about the design of furniture and accessories to develop design in creative areas 4. Apply design elements and principles for the development of furniture in accordance with research topic and project berief 5. Communicate effectively and convey ideas to present furniture design solutions for user needs and expectations. |
This course includes; Cultural characteristics and history Human factors and ergonomics New technologies and applications (Mass customization, modularity, digital revolution and results) Multipurpose usage, flexible usage, stackability, adjustability Special places (Schools, hospitable design, hospitals etc.) Material and production technologies Environmental issues and sustainability |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Design methods based on reserach, sample cases | non |
1) | ||
2) | Design methods based on reserach, sample cases Identification of topics | Identification of research topic One page assignment submission |
3) | Results of literature search and discussions Methods of report preparation | Listing the references nad submission |
4) | Report preparation | Outline draft presentation+references submission |
5) | Discussions on reports and resources | non |
6) | Research report mid presentation evaluation | Research report mid presentation (content and subtitles) |
7) | Principles of furniture design | Furniture design critiques |
8) | Material and form | Furniture design critiques |
9) | Manufacturing techniques and detailing | Furniture design critiques |
10) | Manufacturing techniques and detailing | Furniture design critiques |
11) | Presentation techniques | Furniture design critiques |
12) | Presentation techniques | Furniture design critiques |
13) | Reserach presentations and discussions | non |
14) | Reserach presentations and discussions | non |
15) | Araştırma raporu teslim+Proje teslim (Final tarihinde) |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Christ, J. European Cabinetry: Design and Construction.New York: Stirling, 1990. 2. Downey, C. A. Neofurniture. London: Thames and Hudson, 1992. 3. Gandy, C. D. Contemporary Classics: Furniture of the Masters. New York: Whitney Library of Design, 1990. 4. Hall, D. Discovering Furniture. London: Bracken Books, 1992. 5. Jonston, D. R. The Craft of Furniture Making. London: Batsford Ltd., 1981. 6. Kiley, N. World Furniture. London: Octopus, 1980. 7. Pile, J. F. Furniture, Modern+Postmodern: Design+Technology. New York: John Wiley, 1990. 8. Salomonsky, V. C. Masterpieces of Furniture: in Photographs and Measured Drawings. New York: Dover, 1974. 9. Sembach, K., Leuthauser, G., and Gössel, P. Twentieth Century Furniture Design. Köln: Taschen, 1991. 10. Stem, S. Designing Furniture from Concept to Shop Drawing: A Practical Guide. Newtown, Conn: Tatunton Press, 1989. |
References: | Catalogs of furniture hardware and furniture companies. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 3 | % 0 |
Application | 3 | % 0 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Preliminary Jury | 1 | % 20 |
Paper Submission | 2 | % 20 |
Jury | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 5 | 80 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Homework Assignments | 6 | 4 | 24 |
Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Total Workload | 208 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | gaining the implementation ability of the theory and practice knowledge | 3 |
1) | gaining the knowledge on a specific research area | 3 |
2) | . | 3 |
3) | . | 2 |
4) | . | 4 |
5) | . | 3 |
6) | . | 3 |
7) | . | 3 |