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
INT4901 Advanced Furniture Design Spring
Fall
 0 4 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. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER
Course Objectives: The objectives of the course are to develop creative structural solutions, mental and manual skills, create new forms by taking ergonomics into consideration and add identity and personality to the furniture.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Apply structure effectively and efficiently in their design.
2. Develop creative sketching techniques.
3. Apply material effectively and efficiently in their design.
4. Learn the method of creative thinking & sketching.
5. Learn the method of systematic planning of furniture design.
6. Develop their skills in the enrichment of the product.
7. be able to add identity and personality to the furniture

Course Content

In this course, the meaning and function of modern furniture design, furniture structural systems, creative sketching techniques and product enrichment are explained to the students. Moreover, they execute design exercises regarding the aforementioned subjects during the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) * The essence of current design and functionalist approach to furniture design * Practical function * Aesthetic function * Symbolic function N/A
2) Analyzing of structural systems in furniture design "Structure priority design" Subject revision
3) Studio critics – model making and sketching Subject revision and homework 1: Library and internet research Sketching and model making
4) Studio critics – model making and sketching Subject revision
5) Creative sketching techniques Subject revision
6) "Material priority design" Subject revision
7) Studio critics – model making and sketching Subject revision and homework 2: Library and internet research Sketching and model making
8) Studio critics – model making and sketching Subject revision
9) Creative thinking and sketching Subject revision
10) Studio critics – model making and sketching Subject revision and homework 3: Library and internet research Sketching and model making
11) Systematic planning of furniture design: * Structural * Formal Subject revision
12) “Enrichment of product” * Enrichment of construction * Enrichment of structure * Enrichment of surface Subject revision
13) Adding identity and personality to the furniture Subject revision
14) Studio critics – model making and sketching Subject revision

Sources

Course Notes: Yok - N/A
References: The measure of man, Dreyfuss H. Principles of three-dimensional design, Wong, W. Creative design in furniture, Warnum Standing and sitting posture, Akerblom , B. Design and Form, Johannes Itten Anthropometrics For Designers, Coroney, J. Domus , Design , Form , Scandinavian design , etc. (periodicals)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 45
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 0 % 0
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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 13 3 39
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 3 8 24
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 93

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,