ARCHITECTURE
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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.