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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İÇM751 |
| Name | Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Interior Design |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kemal SAKARYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to equip students with the ability to conduct a multidimensional analysis by integrating interior design with insights from interrelated disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, technology, and art. The course aims to help students develop the ability to translate interdisciplinary concepts into spatial parameters and to generate innovative design methodologies through collaborative work with experts from various fields.
Course Content
The concept of interdisciplinarity in design and its theoretical framework; the socio-cultural construction of space and its anthropological codes; the parametric use of behavioral science and psychological data in spatial perception; the adaptation of biological and ecological systems to space; the contribution of narrative arts such as literature, cinema, and theater to spatial composition; the synchronization of technology and engineering disciplines—such as lighting, acoustics, and structural engineering—with the core concept of design. As part of the course, students engage in interdisciplinary metaphor development and conceptual modeling exercises, transforming a concept selected from a non-design field into a spatial form.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Brooker, G. (2013). Key interiors since 1900. Hachette UK.
Notes
Ching, F. D., & Binggeli, C. (2018). Interior design illustrated. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the interaction between interior architecture and other disciplines (sociology, psychology, art, etc.). |
| LO02 | Explains the contribution of design methods from different disciplines to spatial configuration. |
| LO03 | Expresses the importance and necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration in the design process. |
| LO04 | Creates a spatial analysis model using theoretical knowledge gained from different fields. |
| LO05 | Transforms art and science-oriented approaches into design concepts. |
| LO06 | Applies data obtained from an interdisciplinary perspective to space design decisions. |
| LO07 | Explains how hybrid methods in design increase the aesthetic and functional value of the space. |
| LO08 | Creates multidisciplinary solution proposals for complex design problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge and skills at the level of expertise in the field of interior design rested upon undergraduate degree sufficiency, to be able to evaluate with a critical approach and to conduct, develop and canalize learning and to be able to solve problems encountered in the field by using research methods. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the interior design, to be able to interpret the information obtained from interior design by integrating with the information from different disciplines and to be able to generate new knowledge and to use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to conduct an independent study requiring specialization related to interior architecture, to be able to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complicated problems encountered in applications related to the field by using knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise at the field of interior design, to be able to generate solutions by taking responsibility and to take the lead. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to examine, develop and if necessary change social relations and the norms that direct these relations with a critical perspective. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to control the phases of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to interior design by considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and to teach these values, to be able to develop strategy, policy and application plans and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to support the current developments related to interior design and their personal studies with quantitative and qualitative data, to be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by interior design, to be able to transmit their personal studies as written, oral and / or visual in international platforms and to be able to communicate by using a foreign language at an advanced level. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Competence in the field of theory and application, aesthetics, technical, ecological and so on. have the ability to create environments to meet the requirements, creative, analytical, innovative thinking ability | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have the ability to meet the aesthetic and technical requirements in the design process | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understanding the human-space relationship in accordance with human scale and requirements | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to select, analyze and produce information with experimental designs. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design independently and independently within the group. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Obtaining, evaluating, recording and applying relevant information in interior architectural processes | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to formulate each stage of programming and design process in which hand drawing, model techniques, computer technologies and other presentation techniques are used to make appropriate presentations | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to explain and interpret the basic knowledge of national and international interior architectural architectural and furniture history | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To have enough knowledge about structural system, construction technology, construction techniques and material problems in interior architectural design | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To have enough knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concept of Interdisciplinarity and Design | Research on basic terminology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Space and Sociology: Social Interaction | Reading socio-spatial articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Space and Psychology: Environmental Psychology | Review of perception and behavior theories | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Space and Anthropology: Cultural Data | Research on cultural space typologies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Space and Technology: Computational Design | Reading on smart buildings and digital fabrication | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Space and Fine Arts: Installation Art | Examples of art-space interaction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Space and Literature: Narrative and Fiction | Spatial descriptions in literary texts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the midterm | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Cinema and Architecture: Space in Frame | Film analysis and spatial reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Space and Philosophy: Ontological Approaches | Critical reading of Heidegger and Lefebvre | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Case Study I: Interdisciplinary Offices | Review of hybrid workspaces | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Case Study II: Public Space and Art | Analysis of urban intervention examples | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Space and Ecology: Sustainable Perspective | Reading on biophilic design and ecology | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Spaces of the Future: Speculative Design | Future scenarios and trend analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Analysis Presentations and Critical Forum | Preparation of final presentation and boards | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Submission of the analysis report | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Oral presentation preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 140 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,60 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||