INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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
INT2945 Digital Visualization in Interior Architecture (3D Max) Spring 2 2 2 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SUZAN GİRGİNKAYA AKDAĞ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor MAHMUT ALTUNTAŞ
Assoc. Prof. SUZAN GİRGİNKAYA AKDAĞ
Course Objectives: This course emphasizes the use of computer as an integrated tool in design. Information on computer technology and its impact on the interior design profession are introduced. This course will teach the fundamentals of 3ds MAx software to illustrate the concepts and techniques.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To develop general 3d presentation skills;
To develop an understanding of the generic aspects of Max;
To facilitate the use of the computer in design process;
To be able to deploy the 3d modelling systems effectively as a drafting and presentation tool.

Course Content

Introduction to 3ds Max user Interface and its components & 3D Drawing Creation with animation.
Different methods of applying commands.
Introduction to other animation softwares.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course introduction and Syllabus review, Examining interface of 3ds Max
2) Introduction of Standard Primitives
3) Eğri modelleme
4) Polygon Modelleme: Boolean operations, editing subobjects, Grouping types.
5) Poly Modeling: Nurbs and Surface modelling.
6) Poly modelling: Working with 2d plan. Using Door, Windows, staircase models.
7) Floor Plan Modelling: Working with 2d plan image
8) Floor Plan Modelling: Working with CAD files.
9) Floor Plan Modelling: Using the Materials Browser and Predefined Materials, Creating and Editing Materials, Overview of Lighting.
10) Midterm
11) Light Types and Cameras
12) Interior rendering with Arnold
13) Exterior rendering with Arnold
14) Visualization and rendering of a sample room
15) Final week

Sources

Course Notes: Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials Randi L. Derakhshani/ Dariush Derakhshani 3D Studio Max 2010 Pusula Yayıncılık.
References: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=18995103&siteID=123112&linkID=9241175 http://lumion3d.com/tutorials

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 10 % 15
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 6 % 5
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Laboratory
Application 13 25
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 32
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 6 8
Quizzes 1 1
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 4
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 4
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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,