Analysis of Space (ICM475) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Analysis of Space ICM475 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 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.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Öğretim Elemanı
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to provide the theoretical basis for analyzing different types of spaces.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Differentiate between void and space.
  • Distinguish different types of spaces.
  • Analyze space using various methods.
  • Understand the significance of social and cultural factors of a space.
  • Analyze a space using a semiology approach.
Course Content The course analyzes the formal, social and cultural aspects of spaces in different areas and cultures. It examines how design is produced and con-sumed socially based on the fact that it reflects the social, cultural and economic developments of the era in which it is produced.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to the course
2 Definition of void and space; examination of the qualities and types of space Related reading
3 Analysis of space and types of analysis in the context of architecture Related reading
4 Definition of semiology and examination of different points of views Related reading
5 Relationship with the senses and signs Related reading
6 Semiology in architecture Related reading
7 Signs used in interior architecture Related reading
8 Midterm Exam Preparing for the Midterm Exam
9 Sociocultural analysis of interior space Related reading
10 The relationship between different types of spaces and the concept Related reading
11 The relationship between different types of spaces and design Related reading
12 Examples of interior space analysis Related reading
13 Conducting a semiotic analysis of an interior space and preparing a presentation based on the findings Conducting field research and preparing a presentation
14 Conducting a semiotic analysis of an interior space and preparing a presentation based on the findings Conducting field research and preparing a presentation
15 Conducting a semiotic analysis of an interior space and preparing a presentation based on the findings Conducting field research and preparing a presentation
16 Final Exam Preparing for the Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Norberg-Schulz, C. (1986). Architecture: Meaning and place. Rizzoli International Publications.
2. Prak, N. L. (1968). The language of architecture: A contribution to architectural theory. Mouton&Co.
3. Preziosi, D. (1979) Architecture, language and meaning: The origins of the built world and its semiotic organization. Mouton De Gruyter.
4. Rasmussen, S. E. (2010). Yaşanan mimari. Remzi Kitabevi.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 100
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.
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. 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. 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
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 2 26
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 2 5 10
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 6 6
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 100