The aim of the course is to instruct interior design students on elementary modelling techniques and media. The goal of the course consists of fundamental modelling principles such as; cutting and assembly methods, form-based material selection, scale and dimensions practices which can be used both in design processes and presentation models.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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1) Explains the general model making methods. |
1,2,3,6,7,11,12 |
1,2,3,4,9 |
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2) Conveys skills and ability on modelling material and tools |
1,4,6,11,12 |
1,2,3,4,9 |
A,C |
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3) Projects the ability to build both study and presentation models. |
1,2,3,4,11,12 |
1,2,3,4,9 |
A,C |
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4) Instructs on scale and dimensions. |
2,3,7 |
1,2,3,4,9 |
A,C |
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5) Enhances the sense of 3 dimensional object comprehension. |
2,3,7 |
1,2,3,4,9 |
A,C |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topics |
Study Materials / Preperation |
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Introduction, general knowledge on the contents and plan of the lecture. Introduction on the materials and tool list to be used during the course along with general concepts of model making and safety. |
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General information on the usage and handling of cutting devices used in modeling and application. Fundamental cutting and assembly techniques by means of exercise on cardboard material. |
PRACTICE 1: Building a fixed dimension cube using cardboard. |
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Further cardboard exercise. |
PRACTICE 2: Building a fixed dimension sphere using stacking method. |
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Measuring dimensions and scale study |
PRACTICE 3 : Building a model of a chosen seating unit in 1/10th scale. |
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Study on other paper based media. |
PRACTICE 4 : Study on photoblock, Bristol board ect. by building a basic furniture piece in 1/5th scale. ASSIGNMENT 1: Building dynamic human silhouettes in 1/5, 1/10 and 1/20. |
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Wood material in model making. Usage of Balsa. |
PRACTICE 5: Building a 1/5th scale basic furniture piece model using balsa board. |
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Midterm Exam |
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8 |
Further study on wood material. |
PRACTICE 6: Building a 1/5th scale basic furniture piece model using balsa board. |
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9 |
Usage of polystyrene foam in model making. |
PRACTICE 7: Building a 1/5th scale Amorphous furniture piece model (Armchair) using polystyrene foam board. |
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Further study on usage of polystyrene foam in model making. |
PRACTICE 8: Study on depicting various materials and textures using PS foam Board. ASSIGNMENT 2: Research on various coating and surfacing materials, colour and texture to be used on seating units. |
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11 |
Midterm Exam |
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12 |
Introduction to finishing techniques. Demonstration of surfacing and painting methods and application of them. |
PRACTICE 9: Finishing application of the model built in exercises 7 and 8. |
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Further finishing techniques. Masking and detail painting using brushes. Using decals, stickers and digital print coating in scale models. |
PRACTICE 10: Study on painting with brushes and colour separation and modulation using paint masks and detailing. ASSIGNMENT 3: Composition. |
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Composition. |
PRACTICE 11: Composing various models in a correct and presentable manor to produce a scene diorama |
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Recovery Exam
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
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Material Sharing
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
Lecture notes, reference books and visual material |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
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Assessment
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ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
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PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-term examination |
2 |
25 |
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Assignments |
3 |
25 |
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Practices |
11 |
25 |
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Total |
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75 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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75 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
1 |
25 |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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The ability of applying artistic and technical knowledge in developing contemporary and genuine designs within the scope of interior architectural discipline. |
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The ability of understanding the interaction between people and the physical environment. |
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X |
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The capability of thinking and expressing in two and three dimensional ways within the design process. |
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X |
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The ability of analytical researching, critical approach developing and problem solving in the field of art and design. |
X |
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The ability of establishing the relationship between the past, present and the future and evaluating design applications within the historical and artistic process. |
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The ability of using techniques and technology to realise contemporary interior architectural applications. |
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X |
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The ability of having control on different architectural scales and solving the details within the process of designing interior space and equipments. |
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X |
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The ability to develop approaches on conservation and reuse at national and local level |
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The ability of being versatile in working at interdisciplinary applications and teamwork. |
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The ability of knowledge and application of practice of occupational standards, regulations, ordinances and the rules of law. |
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The ability of establishing effective communication and expressing ideas within the visual, oral and literary field. |
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The ability of to follow- up the developments within practice of design and to develop awareness of lifelong learning. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
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Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) |
15 |
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45 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
4 |
60 |
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Mid-term examination |
2 |
3 |
6 |
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Mid-term submission |
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Field Study |
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Final submission |
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Final examination |
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3 |
3 |
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Total Work Load |
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114 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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4.56 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |