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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic Design 1

Course Code : ICM101

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 10

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Is able to understand the concept of design.
Designs concepts and is able to create compositions.
Develops groupwork.
Gains the ability to convert both concrete and abstract concepts into two and three-dimensional compositions.
Acquires the ability to interpret design concepts in spatial context.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Aims to teach theoretical knowledge in design by executing "linear and superficial" designs in accordance with principles of "functional, structural and aesthetics" based on observation and with the help of organic structures from nature and man-made objects

Course Contents : Approaches to artistic pattern and plastic problems observationally, analytically and functionally. Develops the ability to make Surface Design. Aims to help personal style stand out.

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 THEORETICAL DATA-LINEAR DESIGN: Basic Art Education: Definition-Objective-Program Overview. Look-Vision: The Mind-Eye-Object Relations. Visual Perception: Object Detection. Shape, size, color and texture perception. Visual Environment. Relationships objects form with each other and their visual environment Theoretical presentation Projection display
2 What is Visual Design?: Definition-Purpose-Scope-Classification. Features of Visual Design "Format": Form-Way-Shape Shape Elements: Elements-Point and Point-Plane and Plane Line and Linear Elements Volume and Volume Elements. Theoretical presentation Projection display
3 Psychology of Perception: Clustering-containment-Reflection Visual Language: Expression-Implication Theoretical presentation Projection display
4 Design "principles": Unity and diversity-scale-Balance-Rhythm-Emphasis-Harmony. Theoretical presentation Projection display
5 Features of Visual Design "Color": Color-Hue-Value-Depth-Light. Features of Visual Design "Texture": Physical Texture-visual texture. Theoretical presentation Projection display
6 ´´Concept´´ in design Sensory Concepts Philosophical concepts Theoretical presentation Projection display
7 SURFACE DESIGN: Prime Forms: Square-Circle-Triangle. Prime Geometric Forms "Relationships": Formal conflict-Continuity-overlap-contrast. "Transformation" in prime forms: Dimensional-decrement-incremental transformation. "Deformation" in prime forms. Fragmentation and Change of location. Theoretical presentation Projection display
8 Midterm exam Theoretical evaluation Evaluation chart
9 "integration" in prime forms: Integration, concatenation, binding Theoretical presentation Projection display
10 "Hierarchical Constructions" of geometric prime forms. Point-clusters-linear-radial-spiral-gridal Regulations. Geometric Weave: Dressing the plastic and artistic issues. Theoretical presentation Projection display
11 Structure: Frame and Structure. Natural (Micro-and Macro-Structures) and Artificial Structures. Theoretical presentation Projection display
12 Structure Recognition: Plan-View and Sections. Shell and inner structure. Texture. Theoretical presentation Projection display
13 Observational Study-Analytical Study (Design) in Natural / artificial structure: New Ratios-Direction and Size Selection. Theoretical presentation Projection display
14 Geometric character and Simplicity (Design): Graphic Expression. Design: lineated Form-Surface Editing, Surface Design: Transition Steps to a New Form -Common Elements, differences. Theoretical presentation Projection display
15 Generating New Form: Conceptualization, Metaphor, Anagram, Metamorphosis. Theoretical presentation Projection display
16/17 Final exam Theoretical evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  ITTEN, J. (1975). Desıgn And Form: The Basıc Course At The Bauhaus, Wiley, ISBN:9780471289302, USA.
 SALDIRAY, S. (1982). Analytical Methods Observational New Order New Format, İ.DGSA Publications, Istanbul.
 CHING, F. D. K. (2003). Architecture and Creative Process: Drawing, Building Industry Center Publications, ISBN: 9789758599240, Istanbul.
 GÜNGÖR, İ. H. (2005). Basic Design / Visual Arts and Architecture for, Potato Print ISBN: 9789750050401, 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 4
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 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 4
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 5
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 5
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 5
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 5
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 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 2
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 5
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 1
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 2
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 1
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 10 140
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
    Final Exam 1 7 7
Total Workload: 252
Total Workload / 25 (h): 10.08
ECTS Credit: 10