ECTS - Introduction to Interior Architecture

Introduction to Interior Architecture (ICM121) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Interior Architecture ICM121 1. Semester 2 0 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Simay Özkan Bilgiç
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course introduces students to the professional field and traces the historical development of design principles and organizational types through a series of illustrative examples. It also explores color theories, texture, and interior space organization.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understand the definition and historical development of interior architecture.
  • Gain knowledge of design principles and types of organization.
  • Gain an awareness of color theories and texture.
  • Gain knowledge of volume and space/interior space organization.
Course Content The profession of interior architecture is conveyed through related contexts. Students make presentations on Gestalt principles, design principles, types of organization, texture and color theories. The course emphasizes the development of teamwork, presentation techniques, design language and expression skills.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to the course Preparation for the next lesson
2 Definition of interior architecture Preparation for the next lesson
3 Historical overview of the evolution of interior architecture (in the world) Preparation for the next lesson
4 Historica loverview of the evolution of interior architecture (in Turkey) Preparation for the next lesson
5 Institutions and associations related to interior architecture Preparation for the next lesson
6 The Bauhaus and basic design Preparation for the next lesson
7 Gestalt principles Preparation for the next lesson
8 Design principles and types of organization Preparation for the next lesson
9 Design principles and types of organization Preparation for the next lesson
10 Design principles and types of organization Preparation for the next lesson
11 Design principles and types of organization Preparation for the next lesson
12 Design principles and types of organization Preparation for the next lesson
13 Design principles and types of organization Preparation for the next lesson
14 Color theories and texture Preparation for the next lesson
15 Color theories and texture (homework submission) Preparation for the homework
16 Volume and organization of space/interior space Preparation for the next lesson
17 Student presentations Preparation for the student presentations
18 Student presentations Preparation for the student presentations
19 Student presentations Preparation for the student presentations
20 Student presentations Preparation for the student presentations
21 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Brooker, G., & Stone, S. (2011). İç mekan tasarımı nedir? YEM Yayın.
2. Coles, J., & House, N. (2012). İç mimarlığın temelleri. Literatür Yayınları.
3. Dodsworth, S. (2012). İç mekan tasarımının temelleri. Literatür Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 55
Percentage of Final Work 45
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
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.
3 Having knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; being aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities.
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.
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.
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.
9 Developing user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles.
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. X
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 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 10 10
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 6 6
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 75