PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
INT4921 | Design Semiotics | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to make students able to use knowledge of basic semiotics as a tool in designing process and as a method for the analysis and evaluations of the interior architectural projects. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Determining the parts constituting the structure of meaning II. Defining the relations between design and meaning III. Understanding of the basic components of Semiotics and by means of this, ability of analysing of products in various disciplines of design IV. Establishing spatial equivalences of the components of basic Semiotics V. Determining, interpreting and using of multi-leveled meanings in design. |
1.Introductıon ‘Design as Communication’ Movie and discussion 2.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Sender-receiver 3.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Massage – (signifier / sign / signified) (Movie:Limits of Control / Jim Jarmusch) 4.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Code Movie and Discussion 5.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Context 6.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Channel Reading and Discussion 7‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Medium 8. Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’Concept 9. Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’Concept 10. Interpretations of Architectural SpaceConcept 11. Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations 12. Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations 13. Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations 14. Review |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introductıon ‘Design as Communication’ Movie and discussion | |
2) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Sender-receiver | |
3) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Massage – (signifier / sign / signified) (Movie:Limits of Control / Jim Jarmusch) | |
4) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Code Movie and Discussion | |
5) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Context | |
6) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Channel Reading and Discussion | |
7) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Medium | |
8) | Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’Concept | |
9) | Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’ Concept | |
10) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Concept | |
11) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations | |
12) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations | |
13) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations | |
14) | Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Chandler, Daniel. 2002. Semiotics: The Basics New York: Routledge / Barnard, Malcolm. 1996. Fashion as Communication. London: Routledge. |
References: | Chandler, Daniel. 2002. Semiotics: The Basics New York: Routledge / Barnard, Malcolm. 1996. Fashion as Communication. London: Routledge. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
Project | 1 | % 15 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Project | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Total Workload | 100 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | |
2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | |
3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | |
4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | |
5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | |
6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | |
7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | |
8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | |
9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | |
10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | |
11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | |
12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |