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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: 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level