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Course Description Course Name : Furniture Material Course Code : IMS307 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. TÜLAY ÖZDEMİR CANBOLAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to use the properties of materials in furniture design. Understands the effect of the properties of materials and their design methods on furniture design. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To present properties of materials in forming, creating structure and different surface alternatives as data in the process of furniture design. Course Contents : Analysis of the properties and design methods of wood, metal, glass, stone and plastic materials in furniture design. Evaluation of the effects of materials in furniture design based on the existing design. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Interior Design Studio 1   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 "Material´´ in furniture design process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 2 "Natural Wooden Material" Its Properties and Design Techniques in Furniture Design Process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 3 Analyzing the furniture samples designed with natural wood. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 4 Artificial Wood Materials" Properties and Formatting Techniques in Furniture Design Process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 5 Analyzing the furniture samples designed with synthetic wood. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 6 "Metal Material" Properties and Formatting Techniques in Furniture Design Process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 7 Analyzing the furniture samples designed with metal. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation chart 9 "Glass material" Properties and Formatting Techniques in Furniture Design Process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 10 Analyzing the furniture samples designed with glass. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 11 "Natural and Artificial Stone Material" Properties and Formatting Techniques in Furniture Design Process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 12 Analyzing the furniture samples designed with "Natural and Artificial Stone Material" Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 13 "Plastic Materials" Properties and Formatting Techniques in Furniture Design Process. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 14 Analyzing the furniture samples designed with Plastic furniture. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 15 Group evaluation of the selected materials. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projectors, computers Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ERSOY, H.Y. Kompozit Malzeme, Literatür Publishing, İstanbul, 2010  YENER, N., Gelişim Süreci İçinde Malzeme Yapım Yönetimi, Biçim İlişkisi, 1982  SÖĞÜT, A., Oturma Elemanı Tasarımında Strüktür ve Yüzey Kaplama Malzemesinin Biçime Etkisi, MSGSU, Proficiency in arts thesis, İstanbul, 2004  HUDSON,J., Process 50 Product Designs From Concept To Manufacture, Laurence King Publishing, 2011 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 5 2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 4 3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 5 4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 5 5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0 6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 4 7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 0 8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 3 9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 3 10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 4 11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 2 12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 5 13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 5 14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 4 15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 4 16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 4 17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 3 18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 5 19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 4 20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 3 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 68 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72 ECTS Credit: 3