Interior Architecture and Environmental Design with Thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

İÇT520

Course Name:

Research For Interior Design History

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3		3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. CANSU DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. CANSU DEĞİRMENCİOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course deals with the development process of modern architecture with an interior focus. It examines the relations of architects, designers and non-architectural actors with the creation of space, with their discursive and practical dimensions.
Course Content:	Within the scope of the course, the issues related to the Turkish architecture of the Republican period will be researched by making use of the relevant international literature and local archive resources.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) General information about the historical development of modern architecture.
2) Ability to think about the theoretical background of modern architecture.
3) Acquaintance with research methods and basic tools of architectural history
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to develop a critical view of historical periods, events, people and places.
2) Developing basic academic writing skills and improving academic text reading and discussion skills
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)	Introducing the content and aims of the course.	-
2)	Introduction to the history of modern architecture and interiors -1	-
3)	Introduction to the history of modern architecture and interiors -2	-
4)	Introduction to the history of modern architecture in Turkey	-
5)	Discussion over the reading passage	Reading the text shared by the lecturer.
6)	Discussion over the reading passage	Reading the text shared by the lecturer.
7)	Discussion over the reading passage	Reading the text shared by the lecturer.
8)	Selection of project topics, presentation of research topic proposals.	Students are expected to share research topic alternatives in a presentation format.
9)	Selection of project topics, determination of research topic and method. Making student presentations.	Students are expected to present a more detailed final version of the research topic, its main methods and approaches.
10)	Literature review , Sharing the content and basic sources of the research. Discussion over the bibliography presentation.	Students are expected to present a bibliography of the research project.
11)	Interior spatiality in Turkish Early Republican architecture -1	The student is expected to present preliminary research outputs.
12)	Interior spatiality in Turkish early Republican architecture -2	The student is expected to present preliminary research outputs.
13)	History of modern furniture design	-
14)	Final project presentation	Students share their research projects in a visual presentation format.
15)	Submission of the project in article format, closing of the course, Students make a presentation in article format.	The output of the final project in article format is expected.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Akcan, Esra. Çeviride Modern Olan: Şehir ve Konutta Türk, Alman İlişkileri. İstanbul: YKY, 2009.
Bozdoğan, Sibel. Modernizm ve Ulusun İnşası: Erken Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi’nde Mimari Kültür Çeviren Tuncay Birkan. İstanbul: Metis, 2012.
Forty, Adrian. Objects of Desire, Design and Society Since 1750. London: Thames and Hudson, 1995.
Turan, Gülname. “Türkiye’de Erken Cumhuriyet Dönemi Zanaat ve Endüstri Üretiminde Tasarım”. Unpublished Doctoral Thesis, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, 2009.

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in interior architecture.
6) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in interior architecture education and to direct their learning.
7) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field of interior architecture and their own studies, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual formats.

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	5
2)	Use artistic and cultural values in design process	5
3)	Use contemporary information about the field of interior design materials and manufacturing technologies	2
4)	Have the ability to develop Design problems with a critical perspective and analytical thinking in order to bring out original solutions	2
5)	Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in interior architecture.	5
6)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in interior architecture education and to direct their learning.	1
7)	To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field of interior architecture and their own studies, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual formats.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Presentation	5	% 20
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	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	8	112
Presentations / Seminar	5	3	15
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			172