İAED412 Universal DesignIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: İAED412
Course Name: Universal Design
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÜLİZ MUĞAN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to understand the concepts and principles of universal design. It is to work. The universal design approach is
in an inclusive manner, to find out how to benefit and the disabled
For the design constitutes another purpose of the course.
Course Content: All kinds of universal design solutions and people for the real world
The wide range of skills will be discussed in the context of the course. Besides these emphasizing the diversity of people with disabilities and all kinds of human races, through universal design, this variety and maximum for different environments The importance of providing accessibility will be emphasized throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Emphasizing the diversity of people with disabilities and all kinds of races, through universal design, this variety and maximum for different environments the importance of providing accessibility
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) İntroduction none
2) An overview of the history of universal design none
3) Capacity of human skills: Cognitive capacity, seeing, hearing and speaking none
4) Effects of arm functions, handicrafts and capacities on the design process none
5) The effects of body functions capacities on the design process none
6) Effects of mobility capacities on the design process none
7) Universal design principles (7 principles and guidelines) none
8) Midterm none
9) Universal design principles (7 principles and guidelines) none
10) Universal design application examples none
11) Spring Holiday none
12) Term project implementation and critisizm none
13) Term project implementation and critisizm none
14) Term project implementation and critisizm none
15) Term project presentation none
16) FINAL / Project report delivery none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The Center for Universal Design (1998). The Universal Design File
References: The Center for Universal Design (1998). The Universal Design File

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Have the fundamental knowledge of theoretical and applied principles required in the field of interior architecture
2) Use artistic and cultural values in design process
3) Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies
4) Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions
5) Have consciousness of harmony and effectiveness of team work
6) Show participation in the production phase of the project applications and professional experience
7) Embrace the importance of learning, science, technology and contemporary issues
8) Have knowledge and awareness about occupational ethics, related laws and legislation

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the fundamental knowledge of theoretical and applied principles required in the field of interior architecture 4
2) Use artistic and cultural values in design process 3
3) Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies 5
4) Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions 5
5) Have consciousness of harmony and effectiveness of team work 5
6) Show participation in the production phase of the project applications and professional experience 5
7) Embrace the importance of learning, science, technology and contemporary issues 5
8) Have knowledge and awareness about occupational ethics, related laws and legislation 4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 1 2 2
Study Hours Out of Class 4 40 160
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 166