Information Package / Course Catalogue
INT 400 Summer Practice II
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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 400
Course Title in English Summer Practice II
Course Title in Turkish Summer Practice II
Language of Instruction
Type of Course Internship
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 60 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites INT 300 - Summer Practice I
Expected Prior Knowledge Two semesters of architectural design studio
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to comprehend the professional, legal and managerial dimensions related to the practices of interior design.
Course Description This course provides learners with exposure to the practical aspects of the interior design profession. It offers an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained in academic settings to real-world projects and challenges. Internships aim to enhance and develop a range of skills crucial to the design field. This includes design skills, technical proficiency in drafting and modeling, communication skills, project management, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The course seeks to integrate learners into the professional culture and practices of design firms. It is organized in a manner that enables students to understand the workflow, project dynamics, and the professional expectations and standards within the industry. Throughout the course, learners will engage in hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and experiences alongside practicing designers, interior designers, and architects. By completing this course, students will gain internship experience covering 72 working days.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders öğrencilere iç mimarlık mesleğinin pratik yönleriyle tanışma olanağı sağlar ve öğrencilerin kazandıkları akademik bilgileri gerçek meslek hayatındaki projeler ve şartlar içinde uygulama deneyimini kazanmalarını hedefler. Stajlar, iç mimarlık alanı için önemli olan çeşitli becerileri geliştirmeyi ve geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Buna tasarım becerileri, teknik yeterlilik, iletişim becerileri, proje yönetimi ve bir ekip içinde çalışma yeteneği dahildir. Bu ders, öğrencileri iç mimarlık disiplininin mesleki kültürü ve uygulamalarına entegre etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Ders, öğrencilerin çalışma hayatındaki iş akışını, proje dinamiklerini, sektördeki mesleki beklentileri ve standartları anlamalarını sağlayacak şekilde düzenlenmiştir. Öğrenciler bu dersi tamamlayarak 72 iş gününü kapsayan staj deneyimi kazanacaklardır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) know various phases of interior design projects;
2) collaborate in a team setting;
3) develop practical design skills, including proficiency in drafting, modeling, and using design software;
4) communicate effectively within a professional context.
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,HW,Participation
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 Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
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,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date , December 2023
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. CEREN ÇELİK

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Site Visit
3) Practice and writing report
4) Practice and writing report
5) Practice and writing report
6) Practice and writing report
7) Practice and writing report
8) Practice and writing report
9) Practice and writing report
10) Practice and writing report
11) Practice and writing report
12) Practice and writing report
13) Practice and writing report
14) Evaluation
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsMEF University Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Internship Regulations, MEF University Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Internship Guidelines, MEF University Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Internship Principles.
Teaching MethodsField study
Homework and ProjectsInternship notebook, internship report
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Application 1 % 60
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration arcintern@mef.edu.tr

Office: Block A, No: 514, Dr. Esra Sert Email: serte@mef.edu.tr Internship Report Rules: Report should be written in English in the format required by the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture. Report template is available on the faculty website and Blackboard. Every learner should record his / her work in the internship notebook on a daily basis and convert it into a report. At the end of the internship, the folder is approved by the person in charge at the organization. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK 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
Project 6 0 10 60
Total Workload 60
Total Workload/25 2.4
ECTS 2