INT4921 Design SemioticsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PRIVATE SECURITY AND PROTECTION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PRIVATE SECURITY AND PROTECTION (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
INT4921 Design Semiotics Spring
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: Associate (Short 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) Upon the completion of the program, the students will be able to; Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in private security sector
2) Develop the skill of working in a team cooperatively
3) Develop the skill of identifying and analyzing the vocational problems of private security and resolving them effectively.
4) Develop the behavioral consciousness of occupational ethics and sense of responsibility
5) Develop an awareness for life long learning and physical progress
6) Develop the skill of having information about daily problems and developments about private security.
7) Comprehend the laws and regulations of the sector.
8) Develop the skill of effective communication.
9) Develop the skill of adopting the security technologies.
10) Develop the skill of planning and practicing vocational processes.
11) Develop the skill of having entrepreneurship personality
12) Develop the skill of communicating in the private security sector in a foreign language.