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  Course Description
Course Name : Spatial Design

Course Code : ICM213

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. F.YEŞİM GÜRANİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the elements of the concept of spatial design.
Gains the ability to design human actions and areas for these actions.
Acquires the ability to create a functional diagram based on a user profile.
Realizes the impact of users´ needs on designs.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to guide students in recognizing the elements of the concept of spatial design. The course also aims to provide students with opportunities to design spaces for people, understand the effects of the needs of the users on designs and create functional diagrams based on their profile.

Course Contents : Space: the definition of space, the concept of space in internal architecture, the formation components of space, human actions, fields of action, principles of organization in space; the definition of, methods of design, design elements; perception, definition of perception, perception process, psychology of perception, design principles, spatial perception in interior architecture; analysis, definition of analysis, purpose of analysis, methods of analysis, spatial analysis, analysis of the physical and psychological space.

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 Definition of space, methods. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
2 Definition of space, methods. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
3 Human actions. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
4 Spatial perception. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
5 Spatial perception. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
6 Definition of design, principles of design. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
7 Definition of design, principles of design. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation
9 Definition of home space and creating bubble diagrams. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
10 Definition of home space and creating bubble diagrams. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
11 Creating a list of space requirements. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
12 Creating a list of space requirements. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
13 Designing a home for two people. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
14 Designing a home for two people. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
15 Designing a home for two people. Standard classroom technologies, projectors, computers Lecture, discussion, homework
16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  DeChiara, Joseph. “Time Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning” McGraw Hill.
 Ching, Francis. “Architecture: Form, space and order” Wiley and Sons.
 Ching, Francis. “İç Mekân Tasarımı” Yapı Endüstri Merkezi.
 DeChiara, Joseph. “Time Saver Standards for Housing and Residential Development” McGraw Hill.
 Yıldız, Mualla. "Education-Teaching-Research Practice."
 Panero, Julius. “Human Dimension and Interior Space: A source book of design reference” Whitney Library.
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 3 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 5
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 2
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 4
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 3
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 5
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 5
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 3
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 2
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 5
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) 3 2 6
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 2 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 60
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.4
ECTS Credit: 2