Retail Based Design (ICM356) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Retail Based Design ICM356 Area Elective 1 2 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Öğretim Elemanı
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to provide students with information on business and brand requirements, brand identity, and branding, as well as perception design and management in current interior design projects through market research and theoretical courses. With the knowledge and experience gained, students will be able to create design projects that are oriented toward brand and business.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Develop design alternatives based on different business/brand strategies and approaches.
  • Create typical projects from the identities of multi-branch retail businesses and implement them to different interior designs.
  • Apply brand identity design and perception management within the businesses.
  • Combine the needs and requirements of interior designs with a business/brand focus.
  • Design/present two-three dimensional visual elements within the scope of brand identity.
Course Content The course covers basic information about the business/brand phenomenon in the interior design process.It also included popular brand identity design and interior design in multibranch businesses,as well as facade design,showcase design and instore stand design.Brand creation for merchandising is discussed through examples and design projects are developed.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Course description, information about the course conduct Gathering information about the course from printed and online sources
2 Business and merchandising definition, strategy, and requirements Conducting preliminary research on the subject
3 Brand and branding: Brand identity and design requirements Conducting preliminary research on the subject
4 Perception management and popular identity: Brand and logo perception Conducting preliminary research on the subject
5 Data systems with audio/music in retail businesses Conducting preliminary research on the subject
6 Lighting in retail businesses Conducting preliminary research on the subject
7 Sectoral materials and infrastructure studies in retail businesses/Giving market research homework Conducting preliminary research on the subject
8 Brainstorming on the characteristics of businesses and brands selected as a result of market research Conducting relevant market research
9 Midterm Exam/Sketch Creating a brand in preparation for the midterm exam
10 Student Presentations: On facade, showcase, logo and signage designs of leading companies in various sectors Preparing student presentations
11 Student Presentations: On modular furniture designs of leading companies in various sectors Preparing student presentations
12 Student Presentations: On kitchen and wet space designs of leading companies in various sectors Preparing student presentations
13 Question-answer sessions regarding the topics of the weeks 10, 11, and 12. Introduction of the Term Project Conducting preliminary research on the subject
14 Studiowork for the Term Project Preparing relevant studies for the Term Project
15 Studiowork for the Term Project Preparing relevant studies for the Term Project
16 Finalization of the Term Project Preparing relevant studies for the Term Project

Sources

Other Sources 1. Cestel, T. (2022). Marka mimarlığın kökenleri. YEM Yayın.
2. Mesher, L. (2013). İç mekan tasarım temelleri 01: İç mekan tasarımında mağaza tasarımı. Literatür Yayıncılık.
3. Locker, P. (2013). İç mekan tasarım temelleri 02: İç mekan tasarımında stant tasarımı ve sergileme. Literatür Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application 2 10
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 15
Presentation 1 15
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 15
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge and awareness of the design and construction decisions influenced by geographical variations in social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts. X
2 Being able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary manner at the national and international levels, independently or jointly planning design projects in interdisciplinary work, and taking on responsibilities to execute/manage them. X
3 Having knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; being aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities. X
4 Being able to obtain the necessary data using accurate research methods and techniques, interpreting the results, and transforming the theoretical knowledge acquired by generating counter-arguments/syntheses, evaluating them, and applying them to alternative design solutions in the practical domain. X
5 Expressing data, ideas, design solutions and projects accurately and effectively by using oral, written and/or visual communication techniques and technology. X
6 Having knowledge of interior space systems in a way that considers the relationship between the base building construction and the interior construction.
7 Providing a holistic design approach by developing details through the appropriate selection of furnishing, product and material. X
8 Developing design ideas/creating space with the influence of psychology, sociology, philosophy, architecture and art by using scientific and technical knowledge that will respond to aesthetic and functional needs. X
9 Developing user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles. X
10 Having knowledge within the scope of the historical development of interior architecture, architecture and art, having the competence to make decisions by exhibiting a respectful and sensitive attitude towards cultural heritage and historical/natural environment.
11 Designing to increase spatial comfort and wellbeing with the impact of physical environmental systems such as lighting, color, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. X
12 Having the ability to develop a sustainable design by using natural and built environment information.
13 Keeping up with new developments in the field of interior architecture and design, having a consciousness of lifelong learning, and contributing to the field. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 1 16
Laboratory
Application 16 2 32
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 5 3 15
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 6 6
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 6 6
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 100