INTERIOR DESIGN (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IMT5410 Contemporary Design Approaches Spring 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANDE TULUM
Course Objectives: To provide a framework for the comprehension and discussion of recent design works around the world at different scales through the study of the motivations and conceptual grounds operating as specific approximations or attractors of thought that are referred to as certain contemporary approaches in different cultural formations.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Analyze contemporary design works.
2. Differentiate design approaches in contemporary design works.
3. Develop a critical approach to contemporary design practices and discourses.
4. Aesthetic evaluation and critique of design products within conceptual grounds.
5. Identify the multi-layered complexity of design phenomena.

Course Content

1 Introduction
2 Mapping of concepts and methodology
3 Subject-Object-Tool: Design Tools
4 Varying Design Methods
5 Contemporary Design Methods - Analogous World I
6 Contemporary Design Methods - Analogous World II
7 Contemporary Design Methods - Analogous World III
8 Contemporary Design Methods - Digital World I
9 Contemporary Design Methods - Digital World II
10 Contemporary Design Methods - Digital World III
11 Student Presentations
12 Student Presentations
13 Student Presentations
14 Student Presentations

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction none
2) Mapping of concepts and methodology none
3) Subject-Object-Tool: Design Tools none
4) Varying Design Methods Related reading material
5) Contemporary Design Methods - Analogous World I Related reading material
6) Contemporary Design Methods - Analogous World II Related reading material
7) Contemporary Design Methods - Analogous World III Related reading material
8) Contemporary Design Methods - Digital World I Related reading material
9) Contemporary Design Methods - Digital World II Related reading material
10) Contemporary Design Methods - Digital World III Related reading material
11) Student Presentations Preparation of presentations
12) Student Presentations Preparation of presentations
13) Student Presentations Preparation of presentations
14) Student Presentations Preparation of presentations

Sources

Course Notes: Ders notları her ders sonrası sisteme yüklenecektir. Course presentations will be uploaded in the system following each course.
References: Bru, E., et.al (2003). Metapolis Dictionary of Advanced Architecture: City, Technology and Society in the Information Age, Barcelona: Actar. Cook, P., (2008). Drawing: The Motive Force of Architecture, London: Wiley. Kottas, D. (2010). Contemporary Digital Architecture: Design and Techniques, Barcelona: Links International Balmond, C. (2007). Informal, New York: Prestel USA

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 0 % 0
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 8 % 25
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 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) Referring to the qualifications gained in the bachelors programs of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Architecture and Industrial Product Design Departments, developing and deepen the these qualifications and knowledge and to follow and built up new theories.
2) Building, researching, analysing and evaluating the results of a problem and relating results with real life situations and practice independently.
3) Knowing scientific research methods and being able to use them in building, researching, analysing and evaluating the results of his/her own study.
4) Comprehending and embracing interdisciplinary design studies and using the knowledge, information and ability of analysis in the various studies in the program
5) Relating and unifiying Interior Design with the knowledge from various disciplines and producing new knowledge and theories.
6) Having a critical perspective in evaluating design studies in general, in Interior Design specifically
7) Reseaching, analysing and evaluating spatial relations and their social dimensions with a critical point of view, and producing new theories.
8) Following the developments in the field of Interior Design and making new and up-to-date researches
9) Being able to communicate his/her own studies with groups within and/or out of the field.
10) Embracing and using the social, scientific and ethic values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and sharing of a study.
11) Being able to follow related literature and developments, and to communicate his/her own stuies written or verbally in at least in one foreign language.