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  Course Description
Course Name : Traditional Space Concept

Course Code : IMS205

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ ASLAN TÜLÜCÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the development of residential architecture in Anatolia.
Explains the typology of traditional Turkish houses.
Expresses the principles of spatial and functional organization in Turkish houses.
Evaluates the formation of housing in different regions.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to investigate the meaning and interpretation of traditional Turkish homes in Turkish architecture within the framework of historical chronology. It also aims to introduce the traditional building materials used in the past and is still in use such as natural stone, earth; their definitions, properties, and uses.

Course Contents : This course focuses on the effects of values in the culture of Turkish living from ancient times until the recent past in the design of traditional Turkish homes

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Interior Design Studio 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The historical development of the traditional Turkish house, recognition and expansion. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
2 Traditional Turkish house plan types, sofas plan types, plan types in the outer hall and inner hall, plan types in the middle hall. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
3 The main elements of traditional Turkish house plan, halls and rooms. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
4 Second-degree elements of traditional Turkish house plan; wet areas (kitchen, bathroom, etc.). Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
5 Second-degree elements of traditional Turkish house plan, Stairs, stables, barns. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
6 Characteristics of traditional Turkish house, masonry (stone) masonry structures. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
7 Timber framed buildings and construction techniques. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation chart
9 Roofs, clay-roofed flat roofs, tiled-sloped wooden roofs. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
10 Traditional Turkish house facades. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
11 Windows, interior and exterior doors. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
12 Overhangs (bays), and props. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
13 Stoves and cabinets. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
14 Ceilings (decorations). Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
15 Why could not traditional Turkish houses survive up to the present? What are the reasons? Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  KÜÇÜKERMAN, Ö. (1973). Space Organization in terms of the traditional Turkish house in Anatolia rooms, TTOK Publications, Istanbul.
 ELDEM, S.H. (1987). Ottoman Turkish House, Taç Vakfı Publications, ISBN: 9699999098, Istanbul.
 KUBAN, D. (1995). Turkish Life House, Eren Publishing, ISBN: 9757622133, Istanbul.
 Günay, R. (1998). Tradition of the Turkish House and Safranbolu Houses, YEM Publications, ISBN: 9789757438663, Istanbul.
 ULUENGİN, N.Y. (2000). Development of the Ottoman-Turkish Civil Architecture Window Openings, YEM Publications, ISBN: 9757438618, Istanbul.
 EYÜCE, A. (2005). Traditional Buildings and Places, Birsen Publishing, ISBN: 9755114300, Istanbul.
 BEKTAŞ, C. (2007). Turkish House: Turkish House, Bileşim Publishing, ISBN: 9789756410790, Istanbul.
 KÜÇÜKERMAN, Ö. (2007). Looking to get off at their location in the Turkish House., Turkey Touring and Automobile Association, ISBN: 9789757641438, Istanbul.
 YÜREKLİ, F., YÜREKLİ, H. (2010). Observations Turkish House - Reviews, YEM Publications, ISBN: 9789758599592, Istanbul.
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 14 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 3
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 2
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 2
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 1
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 1
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 1
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 1
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 2
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 0
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 1
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 2
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 3
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 1
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 0
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 3
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 2
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 2
* 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 14 3 42
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 74
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96
ECTS Credit: 3