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  Course Description
Course Name : History of Interior Design and Furniture 1

Course Code : ICM313

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Summarizes the features of ancient period Egypt, Mesopotamia-Greek-Roman furniture.
Defines the furniture of Middle Ages - Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical period.
Understands and describes the 19th Century revival / enlightenment era.
Prepares and gives presentations on assigned topics.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the analysis of the relationships between furniture and interior architectural space in historical perspective.

Course Contents : Analysis of the relationship of interior space-furniture-fittings in Europe, Spain, the Far East between 13th-18th centuries. Evaluation of the reflection of the results on 19th century space-furniture design. Restructuring these values and the impact of the results on 20th century design movements.

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 The interior arrangement, decoration and basic concepts on furniture. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
2 Use of furniture in ancient times, Sumerian, Akkadian, Elamite, Babylonian periods in Mesopotamia; interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
3 Use of furniture in ancient times, Assyrian, Phoenician, Hebrew periods in Mesopotamia; interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
4 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in Egyptian civilization and the isochronal Hatti-Hittite civilizations. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
5 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in Persian-Sasanian civilizations. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
6 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in residential and religious structures in Minoan-Mycenaean-Greek civilizations. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
7 The reflection of modes of living on interior spaces of Turks starting from Central Asia; examples of interior and furniture. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation chart
9 The reflection of modes of living of Ottomans on interior spaces; examples of interior and furniture, the changes and their reasons. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
10 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in Etruscan, Roman and Byzantine periods Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
11 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in medieval Europe, the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
12 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in Renaissance Europe. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
13 Interior space arrangement principles and known sample furniture in Baroque Europe (Rococo and Gregorian styles will also be included.) Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
14 Examples of European neo-classical interior spaces and furniture. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
15 Interior space arrangement principles and sample furniture in 19th Century revival / enlightenment. Theoretical expression Projection and presentation
16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  İREZ, F., (1989). XIX. Century Furniture Ottoman Palace, Ataturk Cultural Center Publications, ISBN: 9789751600391, Ankara.
 WYCHERLEY, R.E. (1993). How Established Cities in Ancient Times, Archaeology and Art Publications / Essay, Criticism and History Series, ISBN
 SOYSAL, M. (1996). Present at the date of Housing and settlement in Anatolia Story, History Foundation Foreign Publications, ISBN: 9789757306169, Istanbul.
 BLAKEMORE, R.G., (1997). History of Interior Design and Furniture, John Wiley&Sons Inc., ISBN: 9780471286761, Canada.
 RAMAZANOĞLU, G. (1998). Architecture of Central Asia, Turkey, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Publications, ISBN: 9789751719186, Ankara.
 SEY, Y. (Ed.), (1999). Housing and Settlement in Anatolia a Historical Perspective, Economic and Social History Foundation of Turkey, ISBN: 9789757306126, 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 9 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 3
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 3
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 3
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 2
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 4
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 2
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 2
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 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 3
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 4
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 3
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 3
* 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 9 2 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 50
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2
ECTS Credit: 2