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Course Description Course Name : Furniture Design 1 Course Code : ICM303 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 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 use furniture design methods. Realizes the factors affecting furniture design: function, material. colour, pattern, structure, ergonomi, aesthetic, product technologies etc. Chooses appropriate furniture based on the concept a space. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course to be able to analyze Furniture Design Methods, Design Period, Basic Design Principles. Designing creative furniture by theoretical and applied works is also aimed. Course Contents : User and function in furniture design. Aesthetic value in furniture design. Varieties of structure in furniture design. Proportion-ratio, space-volume and organization of form in furniture design. Case of composition in furniture design and its application. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : İnterior Design Studio 1   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction of the course Theoritical Expression The Presentation of visual materials 2 Definition of Furniture. Relationships between furniture-user, furniture-furniture, furniture-space. Assigning furniture design topics as a final project. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual materials, Discussion 3 Proportion-rate, shape-volume and form organization in furniture design. Concept evaluations related to term studies. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual materials, Discussion 4 Variety of structure in furniture design. Concept evaluations related to term studies. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual materials, Discussion 5 Studying structure in furniture design. Studio evaluations. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual materials, Discussion 6 Introducing the factors affecting furniture design: function, material, ergonomics, aesthetic, technology.Studio evaluations. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual materials, Discussion 7 Introducing the factors affecting furniture design: function, material, ergonomics, aesthetic, technology. Studio evaluations. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual material, Discussion 8 Midterm Exam Evaluation Preparation of data graphics 9 1/10 Drawings. Analysis of colour, pattern, materials, form of furniture design. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion Application 10 1/10 Drawings. Analysis of colour, pattern, materials, form of furniture design. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion Application 11 1/10 Drawings. Analysis of colour, pattern, materials, form of furniture design. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion Application 12 1/10 Drawings. Analysis of colour, pattern, materials, form of furniture design. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion Application 13 1/1 Drawings. Analysis of colour, pattern, materials, form of furniture design. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion Application 14 1/1 Drawings. Analysis of colour, pattern, materials, form of furniture design. Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion Application 15 Evaluation of presentations Theoritical Expression, sampling and discussion The Presentation of visual material, discussion 16/17 Final Evaluation Evaluation Preparation of data graphics   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  KÜÇÜKERMAN, Ö., Endüstri İçin Ürün Tasarımında Yaratıcılık, Yem Publishing  REMMELE, M., Charles and Ray Eames/ Objects and Furniture, Monacelli Press, 2007  BEYAZIT, N., Endüstri Ürünlerinde ve Mimarlıkta Tasarlama Metotlarına Giriş, Literatür Publishing  HABEGGER, J., Sourcebook of Modern Furniture,W.W. Norton Publishing, 2005 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 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 5 4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 4 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 4 7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 2 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 3 10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 3 11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 1 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 5 15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 3 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 9 3 27     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 75 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3 ECTS Credit: 3