Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | IMS308 |
| Name | Design Theory |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ONUR ERMAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ONUR ERMAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to give awareness of systematic design thinking and to make comprehesion of what design is and how design ideas arise and form in being in frame of cause and effect relations.
Course Content
Defining conceptual and theorical dimensions of design thinking in the view of historical perspective, introducing to emergence of architecture and thinking systematics, discussion of approaches and metods setting design processes: defining of inspirations and triggers of ideas, in the cases of architectural history.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defining architectural concepts and theories in the view of historical perspective. |
| LO02 | Comprehending of design thinking systematics. |
| LO03 | Having ability to query in order to organize them. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design | |
| PLO02 | - | Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues | |
| PLO03 | - | is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship | |
| PLO04 | - | Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety | |
| PLO05 | - | Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary | |
| PLO06 | - | has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture | |
| PLO07 | - | evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project | |
| PLO08 | - | is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications | |
| PLO09 | - | has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications | |
| PLO10 | - | has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs | |
| PLO11 | - | analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design | |
| PLO12 | - | is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application | |
| PLO13 | - | is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective | |
| PLO14 | - | follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements | |
| PLO15 | - | is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize | |
| PLO16 | - | has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design | |
| PLO17 | - | has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning | |
| PLO18 | - | is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility | |
| PLO19 | - | is competent in spoken and written Turkish | |
| PLO20 | - | does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of scientific thinking and introduction to theories in a historical perspective. | Reference reading | |
| 2 | Art and design theories, defining of architectural thinking | Reference reading | |
| 3 | Space as design product - Introduction to architectural concept: Built environment- cultural environment- living environment and art of space. | Reference reading | |
| 4 | Introduction to architectural concepts: Function and form - Building - Construction and processes | Reference reading | |
| 5 | Introduction to architectural concepts: Discussions on tradition and modern architecture. | Reference reading | |
| 6 | Comparison of architecture as global and national design products. | Reference reading | |
| 7 | Discussion on national architectural memory and culture. | Reference reading | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Course notes and reference reading | |
| 9 | Basic components of creativity. | Reference reading | |
| 10 | Definig design methods with thinking systematics. | Reference reading | |
| 11 | Inspiration and emergence of design: Metaphors, analogical and mimatic approaches. | Reference reading | |
| 12 | Inspiration and emergence of design: Nature, mathematics, music and typological approaches. | Reference reading | |
| 13 | Moire and Zip-a-tone effects in design. | Reference reading | |
| 14 | Configuration, pattern language and organization. | Reference reading | |
| 15 | Self-producing systems and evolution strategy in design. | Reference reading | |
| 16 | Final exam | Course notes and reference reading | |
| 17 | Final exam | Course notes and reference reading |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |