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Course Description Course Name : Experimental Furniture Course Code : IMS407 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 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 create contemporary, creative and aesthetic furniture designs. Gains the ability to create alternative designs with a critical perspective. Realizes Furniture-Space relationship and gains the ability to apply them in interior design projects. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To define elements of experimental furniture. To deal with furniture design from furniture-user, furniture-furniture and furniture-space perspectives. To achieve creative results in definition, design, and modeling stages of the project with the help of theoretical and practical studies. Students are expected to make an original design that will emphasize their creativity. Course Contents : Students will gain the ability to create contemporary, creative and aesthetic furniture design. They will gain the ability to create alternative designs with a critical perspective. 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 Introduction to Experimental Furniture Course. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework.. 2 Assigning Experimental Furniture Design Application topics. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 3 ´´Design Process" in Experimental Furniture. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 4 "Design factors" in the Experimental Furniture. Studio evaluations. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 5 Design discussions Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 6 Design discussions Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 7 Analyzing Form-Structure. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation chart 9 Effects of material choise on symbolic-aesthetic-expressional function of the furniture . Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 10 Effects of material choise on symbolic-aesthetic-expressional function of the furniture . Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 11 Colour-Pattern-Material analysis of design. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 12 Colour-Pattern-Material analysis of design. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 13 Experimental Furniture Design Evaluations. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 14 Experimental Furniture Design Evaluations. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 15 Experimental Furniture Design Evaluations. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer Discussion, brainstorming, homework. 16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  TOKA, C. (1978).İnsan-Araç Bağlantısında Ergonomik Tasarım Kriterleri, IDGS Publication No: 73, Istanbul.  BAYAZIT, N. (1994). Endüstri Ürünlerinde ve Mimarlıkta Tasarlama Metotlarına Giriş, Literature Publishing, ISBN: 9757860255, Istanbul.  KÜÇÜKERMAN, Ö. (1997). Endüstri İçin Ürün Tasarımında Yaratıcılık, YEM Publications, ISBN: 9757438405, Istanbul.  TUNALI, İ., 2012, Tasarım Felsefesine Giriş, Yem Publication, 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 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 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 1 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 4 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 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 4 15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 5 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 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 12 4 48     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 80 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2 ECTS Credit: 3