MUSIC
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	Fall	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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. ŞEVKİYE MERVE TAŞOZ
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. In this course basic semiotics advantages on the design process will be explained in detailed manner.

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
This course uses methods and techniques like; social activities, problem solving, lectures, readings, discussions, individual studies and technology enhanced learning.

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; Chandler, Daniel 2000. Semiotics for Beginners.; Cobley,
Paul & Jansz, Litza, 1997. Introducing Semiotics, Totem Books, NewYork. ; Deely, John, 1990. Basics of Semiotics, Indiana
University Press, Bloomington.; Eco, Umberto, 1968. Theory of Semotics. Indiana Univ. Press, Bloomington.; Erkman, Fatma,
1987. Göstergebilime Giriş, Alan Yayıncılık, Istanbul; Noeth, Winfried, 1995. A Handbook of Semiotics, Indiana University
Press

References:

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)	To develop performance skills in the field of Music at an expert level based on the main discipline.
2)	To understand the interdisciplinary interactions inherent in the field of Music and evaluate the sub-disciplines together.
3)	To individualize competent technical knowledge related to the main field of Music.
4)	To acquire the ability to follow universal standards in the field of Music and possess the necessary qualifications to participate in international platforms.
5)	To evaluate the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Music together with conceptual and abstract thinking skills in the domains of art theory and aesthetics.
6)	To gain the ability to design a working process required for production and performance of works and acquiring time management skills.
7)	To gain increasing awareness of the historical and social relationships between one's main field and other disciplines by having a command of Music history.
8)	To acquire skills in abstract thinking related to artistic criticism and to evaluate these in their own practice.
9)	To gain experience in finding and developing the equivalents of creative thinking in the field of Music.
10)	To plan and organize programs in various areas such as concerts and conceptual events and handle the organization and practice aspects, fulfilling requirements before and after the events.