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Program of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

İÇT392

FURNITURE IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Course Code
İÇT392
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability to create, evaluate and manage the design process in furniture v scale
  2. Ability to realize furniture designs at scales within the scope of interior architecture discipline,
  3. Ability to apply designed furniture with real material and detail solutions
  4. Ability to present the realized designs effectively with verbal, written and visual tools
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionThis course first attempts to introduce students to the elements that influence furniture and fitting design, such as materials, function, structural system, ergonomics, aesthetics, economics, and production technology. Following detailed research on contemporary fitting designs, students are expected to produce their own innovative solutions and design a space incorporating the fittings. This course aims to understand the relationship between interior design and fittings, and to produce design and manufacturing solutions in this context. This designed space includes elements such as suspended ceilings, raised floors, floor coverings, and wall coverings in addition to the fittings. At the end of the semester, students are expected to submit a notebook containing a presentation on the design, material decisions, all fitting design and manufacturing, materials, furniture accessories, technical drawings, and manufacturing point details for this interior space.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction - Getting acquainted, conveying the course content and expectations. Forming groups, selecting themes.
2nd Week Presentation 1: Wooden Furniture Materials
3rd Week Presentation 2: Furniture Assembly Details, Furniture Accessories and Fitting Manufacturing
4th Week Student presentations and initial sketches
5th Week STAGE 1 Studies and Critiques
6th Week STAGE 1 Studies and Critiques
7th Week INTERIM JURY 1: Evaluation of STAGE 1
8th Week STAGE 2 Studies and Critiques
9th Week STAGE 2 Studies and Critiques
10th Week STAGE 2 Studies and Critiques
11th Week STAGE 2 Studies and Critiques
12th Week INTERIM JURY 2: Evaluation of STAGE 2
13th Week STAGE 3 Studies and Critiques
14th Week STAGE 3 Studies and Critiques
15th Week INTERIM JURY 3: Evaluation of STAGE 3
Recommended or Required ReadingBerkin, G. (2022). Mobilya Tasarımında Malzeme ve Detay. YEM Yayın.
https://www.icmimarinsandigi.com/ofis-kamusalalan-mobilyasi
https://www.icmimarinsandigi.com/ev-bahce-mobilyasi
https://www.icmimarinsandigi.com/mobilya-aksesuarlari
https://www.icmimarinsandigi.com/endustriyel-orman-urunleri
https://youtu.be/aZveidtKmA8?si=a0FTwyZFt07hYVL0
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDkuX7J48LmpxIA_sz1BjWVI-YD2RkVKk&si=f6mI-
XIBa017GsNp
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 3 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 3 4 12
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 3 4 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework 10 6 60
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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