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Course Description Course Name : Sustainability of Interior Design Course Code : IMS303 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. F.YEŞİM GÜRANİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes environmental problems. Understands the importance of these problems in terms of interior design. Learns the approach of sustainable interior design. Gains the ability to use natural resources effectively in interior design. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To draw attention to the issues caused by current major environmental problems, discuss the measures that can be taken in order to reduce these problems and emphazise the concept of sustainability as a criterion for architectural and interior design disciplines. To gain the ability to design within the framework of sustainability by analysing the sample applications and the solutions. Course Contents : Definition of sustainability in the design of this concept, the location, the concept of sustainability, the importance of architecture and interior architecture, space-environment relationship, the task of the designer´s approach to sustainable design, energy, water, materials and method of making the understanding of the importance of sustainability. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Interior Design Studio 3   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the course standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 2 The concept of sustainability, environmental issues and introduction and discussion of this concept in terms of environmental issues. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 3 The concept of sustainability, environmental issues and introduction and discussion of this concept in terms of environmental issues. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 4 Sustainable development, environmental issues and solutions. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 5 Sustainable development, environmental issues and solutions. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 6 The approach of sustainability in architecture and interior architecture. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 7 The approach of sustainability in architecture and interior architecture. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation chart 9 The approach of sustainability in architecture and interior architecture. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 10 The approach of sustainability in architecture and interior architecture. standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 11 Contribution of the designer-user to sustainable design approaches standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 12 Contribution of the designer-user to sustainable design approaches standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 13 the evaluations of student presentations standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 14 the evaluations of student presentations standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 15 the evaluations of student presentations standart studio technologies, projektion, computer Lecture, discussion, homework 16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ÇELEBİ, G. (2003). Conceptual Framework For Environmental Discourse and Sustainable Architecture, Gazi University, Journal of the Science Magazine, P.16, Ankara.  THWAITES, K. (2007). Urban Sustainability Through Environmental Design, ISBN:9780415395472, USA.  STRONGMAN, C. (2008). The Sustainable Home, YEM Publications, ISBN: 9781858945187, İstanbul.  PARR, A., ZARETSKY, M. (2011). New Directions in Sustainable Design, Taylor & Francis Publishing, ISBN: 9780415780360, UK.  BIRKELAND, j. (2012). Design for Sustainability: A Sourcebook of Integrated Ecological Solutions, Earthscan Publications, ISBN: 9781853838972, USA.  SEV, Ayşin (2009). Sürdürülebilir Mimarlık, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi YEM yayın -155, ISBN:9789944757225, İstanbul. 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 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 5 3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 4 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 5 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 4 9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 2 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 0 12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 4 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 4 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 2 15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 4 16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 2 17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 4 18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 4 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 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