School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 441
Course Title in English Exhibition Design
Course Title in Turkish Exhibition Design
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: - Lab: - Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 126 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge 4 semesters of design studio
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To apprehend the role of architect in exhibition design and to learn various applications and exhibition techniques.
Course Description This course introduces the fundamental elements of exhibition design such as atmospheres, design concepts, and exhibition routes. Students will explore the guidelines related to Accessibility Standards and ways of integrating them into practice. The course consists of lectures, site visits, and in-class workshops given by experts.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, atmosfer, tasarım konseptleri ve sergi rotaları gibi sergileme tasarımdaki temel kavramları tanıtır. Öğrenciler, Erişilebilirlik Standartları ile ilgili yönergeleri ve bunları uygulamaya entegre etme yollarını keşfedeceklerdir. Ders, uzmanlar tarafından verilen dersler, saha ziyaretleri ve sınıf içi atölye çalışmalarından oluşmaktadır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand basic elements of exhibition design;
2) understand the role of architect in exhibition design;
3) apprehend atmospheres, design concepts, and routes in exhibition design;
4) appreciate accessibility standarts.
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 ZEYNEP TÜMERTEKİN , September 2023
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. BAŞAK ÖZDEN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) WHAT IS AN EXHIBITION? The History Of Exhibition The Purpose Of exhibitions The Modern Exhibition Types Of Exhibits
2) BASIC FACTORS Visitor Object Site Building / Space
3) PHASES OF AN EXHIBITION PROJECT Brief Collecting Data Scenario / Storytelling Exhibit Design Architectural Documentation LECTURER: Salt Gallery, Meriç Öner
4) THE ACTORS OF THE DESIGN PROCESS The Team What Is The Role Of The Architect? LECTURER: Graphic Designer, Int. Media Designer
5) STUDIO WORK 01 IN-CLASS WORK 01
6) EXHIBITION TECHNIQUES AND METHODS 3d Graphics Light Interactive Media Sound And Film Materials
7) THE ATMOSPHERE Atmosphere in Exhibition Design
8) EXHIBITION VISIT
9) DETERMINING THE DESIGN OBJECTIVES The Atmosphere Routes / Circulation Entrances Exits Exhibition Techniques Exhibition Units ACCESSIBILITY STANDARTS Guidelines
10) DETERMINING THE DESIGN OBJECTIVES The Atmosphere Routes / Circulation Entrances Exits Exhibition Techniques Exhibition Units ACCESSIBILITY STANDARTS Guidelines
11) IN-CLASS WORK 02
12) IN-CLASS WORK 03
13) IN-CLASS WORK 04
14) IN-CLASS WORK 05
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsHughes P. (2015). Exhibition design : an introduction.Laurence King Publishing. Locker P. (2011). Exhibition design. AVA Academia. Geiser R. (2023). Futures of the architectural exhibition : mario ballesteros giovanna borasi ann lui ana miljacki zoë ryan martino stierli shirley surya in conversation with students. Park Books.
Teaching MethodsThe course will have presentations by the instructors as well as extensive discussion by the class. The course follows the ‘Flipped classroom’ model, with all readings available to the students prior to class.
Homework and Projects1 Assignment, 1 Individual Project
Laboratory Work-
Computer Useyes
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration tumertekinz@mef.edu.tr

Email: tumertekinz@mef.edu.tr Students are required to attend 70% of the classes in theoretical courses. Consequently, absenteeism exceeding 4 weeks (classes) will result in failure. %70 Attendance is essential for this course. Most of the class time will be allocated to discussion of weekly topics. Students have to be prepared and upload their weekly assignments before coming to class late submissions take points off. All students are responsible for behaving personally and academically in a way that is expected from a university student. That behavior includes but is not limited to respecting views and ideas of peers; not being involved in discriminating behavior concerning race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation; always using one’s own ideas in their projects. 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 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 14 4 56
Total Workload 126
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5