ECTS - Design Philosophy
Design Philosophy (ICM474) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Design Philosophy | ICM474 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Elective 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 Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective is to convey different approaches and thoughts that affect the design process. Design examples are analyzed within the context of the philosophies of prominent thinkers throughout history. By exploring the relationship between philosophical thought, aesthetics, and design, the course seeks to raise awareness about the use of different approaches in interior architecture practice. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The course explores the contributions of philosophical thinkers to the historical development of design theory and practice, the role of philosophical thought in the design process, and its impact on design perception. It also encourages critical perspectives on design and interior architecture products through aesthetic evaluation. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information about the Course | - |
| 2 | Relationship between Philosophy and Design | Related reading |
| 3 | Relationship between Technique, Art and Design | Related reading |
| 4 | Technology and Design | Related reading |
| 5 | Visual Perception and Perception Dimensions | Related reading |
| 6 | Processes of Design and Creation | Related reading |
| 7 | Relationship between the Concepts of Abstract and Concrete in Design | Related reading |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Preparation for the Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Aesthetics; Announcement of the Assignment Topic | Related reading |
| 10 | Design and Aesthetic Analysis | Related reading, Studying for the assignment |
| 11 | Socio-Economic Approaches in Design; Presentations | Related reading, Studying for the assignment |
| 12 | Design and Consumption; Presentations | Related reading, Studying for the assignment |
| 13 | The Relationship between Philosophy and Interior Design; Presentations | Related reading, Studying for the assignment |
| 14 | Philosophy, Design and Ethics; Presentations | Related reading, Studying for the assignment |
| 15 | Examination and Discussion of Design Examples; Presentation | Related reading, Studying for the assignment |
| 16 | Final Exam | Preparation for the Final Exam |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Aydınlı, S. (1993). Mimarlıkta estetik değerler. İTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi. |
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| 2. Özlem, D. (1995). Hermeneutik üzerine yazılar: Gadamer, Habermas, Misch, Riedel, Bollnow, Japp. Ark Yayınevi. | |
| 3. Şentürer, A. (2002). Mimarlık ve felsefe. YEM Yayın. | |
| 4. Tunalı, İ. (1979). Estetik. Bahar Matbaası. | |
| 5. Tunalı, İ. (2002). Tasarım felsefesi. YEM Yayın. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 25 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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. | 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||