Information Package / Course Catalogue
INT 490 Professional Practice
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 490
Course Title in English Professional Practice
Course Title in Turkish Meslek Pratiği
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course İleri
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: - Lab: - Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 70 hours per semester
Number of Credits 3 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites INT 202 - Interior Design II
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students and completion of 120 ECTS
Overall Educational Objective To learn to understand various roles of an interior design in the profession through lectures, presentations and discussions with invited professionals and/or academicians.
Course Description This course is based on the lectures and seminars by professionals and/or academicians from diverse design fields that focus on their professional experiences; and discussions. Students are expected to make a preliminary research about the field, offices/practitioners, invited lecturers and develop questions and comments about them.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the basic topics of the interior design field;
2) discuss professional practice methods of interior design and architecture;
3) discern current professional practices;
4) analyze professional design mechanisms.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,Homework,Derse Katılım
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Derse Katılım
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Homework,Derse Katılım
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,Homework
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,Homework
Prepared by and Date , February 2020
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor CANSU TOLUNAY

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction – Interior Design Practices, Profession
2) BOQ Exercise (Bill of Quantities)
3) BOQ Exercise (Bill of Quantities), Proposal Exercise
4) DDP List & Finalizing BOQ & Project Proposal
5) Seminar 1_Pelin Alkan (Interior Designer & Exhibition Designer)
6) Seminar 2_Gökhan Çınar (Interior Designer & Game Designer)
7) Presentations of BOQ & Proposal & DDP Lists
8) Seminar 3_Program and Project Management: Invited int. Designer: Autoban_Deniz Sak
9) Seminar 4_Wangan Design (award winning interior design office)
10) Career Planning
11) Office Visit_Erginoğlu Çalışlar
12) Office Visit_Autoban
13) Seminar 5_Kerim Özkan_Product Designer
14) Career Planning
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsPiotrowski, C. M., 2013. Professional Practice for Interior Designers. Wiley, New Jersey. Jamieson, C., 2011. The Future for Architects? Project Report. Royal Institute of British Architects, London. The Architectural Profession in Europe 2014. A Sector Study. Mirza & Nacey Research. Architects’ Council of Europe. MacKinnon, K., 2017. Student Destination Survey 2017. Survey Report. Royal Institute of British Architects, London.
Teaching MethodsThis course will engage lectures, presentations and roundtable discussions. Verbal feedback will be given during class time on assigned exercises.
Homework and ProjectsStudents are expected to design an interview structure for conducting an interview with a design professional at the end of the semester. Final assignment is a transcription of the structured interview with a professional in relevant fields to architectural practices discussed throughout the semester.
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other ActivitiesResearch work, video screening
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 30
Paper Submission 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration yilmazcan@mef.edu.tr
Block A, Floor5
Office: Block A, Floor5, Email: yilmazcan@mef.edu.tr Students are required to attend % 85 of the classes in theoretical courses. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YOK Disciplinary Regulation

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 0 2 28
Homework Assignments 14 2 28
Midterm(s) 2 3 6
Final Examination 1 8 8
Total Workload 70
Total Workload/25 2.8
ECTS 3