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Program of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

İÇT435

INTERIOR DESIGN FOR DISABLED

Course Code
İÇT435
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Anthropometric measurement needs for the disabled
  2. Understanding ergonomic requirements for people with disabilities
  3. Examining the laws and regulations for the disabled in the relationship between human and interiors
  4. Defining accessibility approaches within the human-interiors relationship
  5. Defining universal design approaches in relation to human and interior design
  6. Understanding the responsibility of the interior architect in the design of interiors for the disabled
  7. Learning and experiencing the way of handling design with the universal design approach
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe main goal of interior design is to design physical and perceptual environments so that actions can be performed as desired within the human-space relationship and physical, psychological and social needs can be met under the most appropriate conditions. The environment should be accessible not only for healthy individuals but also for users with all disability groups. Within the scope of the course, the definition of disabled is met by individuals with orthopedic/hearing/visual disabilities. Disabled people can interact with the environment as long as the environment does not prevent them and unimpeded access can be provided. Within the scope of the course, the physical capabilities of disabled individuals will be defined with anthropometric measurements and ergonomic data will be explained within the relationship of interior space. As a course outcome, a presentation for research and a design for application will be made.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and Concepts- Introduction, transfer of course content and expectations regarding the course
2nd Week Definition / Classification of Disability
3rd Week Accessibility Guide- Creation of presentation groups
4th Week Student Presentation 1: Legal Regulations/ Student Presentation 2: Visually Impaired Movement Skills
5th Week Student Presentation 3: Orthopedic Disability Movement Skills/ Student Presentation 4: Universal Design
6th Week Trip
7th Week MIDTERM
8th Week Final project description and determination of groups / Seminar 1
9th Week Photo shooting for final project-preliminary research / Seminar 2
10th Week Final project class evaluation
11th Week Final project Classwork-1
12th Week Final project Classwork-2
13th Week Final project Classwork-3
14th Week Final project Classwork-4
Recommended or Required Reading1. Dobkin, I., Peterson, M.J., 1999, Gracious Spaces: Universal Interiors by Design, New York, McGraw Hill.
2. Hardie, G.J., Lace, J.P., 1991, Accessible Environments: Toward Universal Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold,.
3. Manley, S and Parnaby, R, 2001, Putting people first: comparing vision and reality in the architecture and planning course at UWE.
4. McColl, M.A., Bickenbach, J.E., 1998, Introduction to Disability, WB Saunders Company Ltd. Great Britain.
5. Peterson, M.J. 1995, Universal Kitchen Planning: Design That Adapts to People, The National Kitchen and Bath Association, Hackettstown, NJ.
6. Peterson, M.J. 1996, Universal Bathroom Planning: Design That Adapts to People, Hackettstown, NJ The National Kitchen and Bath Association,.
7. Preiser, W.F., 2001, Universal Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York.
8. The Center of Universal Design, www.design.ncsu.edu
9. Winters, S., Accessible Housing by Design: Universal Design Principles in Practices, New York, McGraw Hill

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 4 15
Other 1 15
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 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 7 4 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 3 3
Presentation (including preperation) 5 4 20
Project 5 4 20
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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