Course Code: 
INTD 192
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
2
Practice: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to give the students the fundamentals of interior space design knowledge. In this context, the course will focus on the factors which affect the design of interior space like anthropometric dimensions within the function-activity-equipment relations providing optimal comfort and functionality.
Course Content: 

Concept of space, space defining elements, the theory and application of anthropometric dimensions in space design, function-activity-equipment relations in space design, designing dwelling spaces in the context of function-activity-equipment.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Drill and Practice
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Defines the factors of space which effect the design. 1,2,4 1,2,3,4 A,B,C
2) Explains the importance of function-activity-equipment relations in space design. 1,4 1,2,3,4 A,B,C
3) Gains the ability to design a space and to express ideas by drawings. 1,3 4 A,C
4) Improves the ability of freehand drawing. 1,3 4 A,C
5) Gains the ability of applying theoretical knowledge,

critical approach developing and problem solving.

1,4 1,2,3,4 A,B,C
6) Gains the capability of thinking and expressing in two and three dimensional ways within the design process. 3,7 4 A,C
7) Designs all of the interior spaces of a dwelling unit. 1,4,6,12 4 A,C

 

 

Course Flow

Week Topics Practice
1 Introduction; The aim and scope of the course  
2 Concept of space, Planning and designing process, Consept of scale

 

Form elements, Formal transformations, Form-mass-space relations

Drawing to reinforce the consept of scale

 

Homework 1: Research about anthropomethric dimensions

3 Spatial relations, Space organizations

 

Consept of anthropometry and Research human-function- equipment

Analysis of anthropometric datas

 

Practice 1: Planning single dormitory room

 

4 Consept of circulation and Usage area, Home entrance and Living area, Human-function- equipment relations Practice 2: Drawing of sample living area, 1/20 scale

 

Homework 2: The survey taken at students own living area and drawing it.

 

5 Eating Area and Kitchen, Human-function- equipment relations Practice 3: Drawing of sample eating area and kitchen, 1/20 scale

 

Homework 3: The survey taken at students own kitchen and drawing it.

 

6  

Master Bedrooms, Human-function- equipment relations

Practice 4: Drawing of sample master bedroom, 1/20 scale

 

7 Sleeping-studying area, Human-function- equipment relations

 

Practice 5: Drawing of sleeping-studying area, 1/20 scale

Homework 4: The survey taken at students own room and drawing it.

 

8 MIDTERM EXAM I  

 

9  

Wet areas (Bathrooms-WCs), Human-function- equipment relations

 

Practice 6: Drawing of sample wet area, 1/20 scale

 

Homework 5: The survey taken at students own bathroom and drawing it.

 

10 Specialized anthropometric datas and equipments for children and babies

 

Specialized anthropometric datas and equipments for physically handicapped, circulation and usage area

Practice 7: Drawing of sample bedroom and bathroom for physically handicapped, 1/20 scale

 

11  Process of planning a studio flat in accordance with discussed all spatial datas, user identity and consept creation Practice 8: Planning a studio flat and consept creation

Homework 6: Preparation consept file for studio flat

12 MIDTERM EXAM II  

 

13 Studies for studio flat design Practice 9: Drawing of studio flat, 1/20 scale

 

Homework 7: Drawing of AA sections, 1/20 scale

14 Studies for studio flat design Practice 10: Drawing of BB sections, 1/20 scale

 

Homework 8: Study of maquette, 1/20 scale

15 Studies for studio flat design  

 

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook  
Additional Resources
  1. Neufert; Yapı Tasarımı Temel Bilgileri, Ocak 2008, Beta Yayın Dağıtım A.Ş.
  2. Human Dimension & Interior Space; J.Panero, M.Zelnik, 1979, New York.
  3. Time Saver Standarts For Interior Design And Space Planning; J.De Chiara, J.Panero, M.Zelnik, 2nd Edition, 2001, Mc-GRAW-HILL.
  4. İç Mekan Tasarımı; F.D.K.Ching, 2008, YEM Yayınları.
  5. Yaşanan Mimari; S.E.Rasmussen, 2010, Remzi Kitabevi.
  6. Periodicals; Domus, Interior Design, Tasarım, Frame, Best of Best...

 

 

 

Material Sharing

Documents Photocopies about anthropometric measurements.
Assignments Presentation of a dwelling unit
Exams  

 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 60
Presentation    
Assignment (Practises within the term) 1 40
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   60
Total   100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY Core Courses

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 The ability of applying artistic and technical knowledge in developing contemporary and genuine designs within the scope of interior architectural discipline.         X  
2 The ability of understanding the interaction between people and the physical environment.   X        
3 The capability of thinking and expressing in two and three dimensional ways within the design process.         X  
4 The ability of analytical researching, critical approach developing and problem solving in the field of art and design.       X    
5 The ability of establishing the relationship between the past, present and the future and evaluating design applications within the historical and artistic process.            
6 The ability of using techniques and technology to realise contemporary interior architectural applications.     X      
7 The ability of having control on different architectural scales and solving the details within the process of designing interior space and equipments.         X  
8 The ability to develop approaches on conservation and reuse at national and local level            
9 The ability of being versatile in working at interdisciplinary applications and teamwork.            
10 The abilitity of knowledge and application of  practice of occupational standards, regulations, ordinances and the rules of law.            
11 The ability of  establishing effective communication and expressing ideas within the visual, oral and literary field.   X        
12 The ability of to follow- up the developments within practice of design and to develop awareness of lifelong learning.     X      

 

 

ECTS

Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour
)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 15 4 60
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 15 2 30
Mid-terms 2 4 8
Presentation      
Homework 8 2 16
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load     118
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     4,72
ECTS Credit of the Course     5

 

 

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