INT4921 Design SemioticsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
INT4921 Design Semiotics Spring 2 0 2 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture, 4
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions, 3
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts, 5
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires, 2
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately, 3
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture, 4
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature, 3
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art, 4
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture, 3