Interior Design
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 413

Course Title in English

Practicing Color Theories

Course Title in Turkish

Renk Teorisi Pratiği

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Advanced

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 2

Recitation: -

Lab: 1

Other: -

Estimated Student Workload

126 hours per semester

Number of Credits

5 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

4 semesters of design studio

Registration Restrictions

3rd and 4th Year Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn how to decide picking out colors, textures and materials that suits for one’s design in order to affect moods and covey a message.

Course Description

Certainly, color is one of the driving forces of the decorative side of design, but it makes no sense to consider it in isolation from texture- and a lesser extent pattern. It is also impossible to choose colors without knowing how they will be affected by a property’s light – both natural and artificial. There is no color without light, so the very term ‘color’ means nothing without the presence of light.” Kelly Hoppen, Design Masterclass, How to achieve the home of your dreams, Page 102 This class will aim for the students to make wise and informed decision on picking out colors, textures and materials that will work for them. There are endless possibilities and choices in the design industry, which can lead to a person feeling confused and bothered. Our aim is to have a better understanding on how we can affect moods and convey a message. Once we understand how people will perceive an atmosphere we will be creating mood boards and digital presentations that will help students in their field of work.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) use color terminology;
2) envision colors and create mood boards;
3) understand the history and science of color;
4) create detailed digital presentations that show lighting and color.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.
2) Ability to use information and understanding of the perceptive, experiential and behavioral aspects of human – space relationship as an input of interior design.
3) Ability to re-interpret the Interior Design profession under the light of rapidly changing theories and approaches.
4) Ability to develop a personal and critical perspective towards the design of spaces.
5) Ability to effectively implement interdisciplinary design and research principles into the solution of problems in her/his field.
6) Ability to bring together her/his knowledge and insight obtained from various sources into the design of interior design problems in a creative way.
7) Ability to use the ethical methodology necessary to develop sustainable interior design approaches with the perspective of social responsibility.
8) Ability to access and use knowledge towards the development of interior spaces using materials and products within the scope of sustainability.
9) Ability to use entrepreneurship, creative thinking and leadership skills towards developing innovative interior design approaches.
10) Ability to find solutions to interior design problems by developing interdisciplinary approaches and within the context of local, national and global networks.
11) Ability to present design ideas in visual, verbal and written media as well as ability to share ideas using analog and digital techniques in national and international professional circles.
12) Ability to develop sensitive and sustainable design approaches respecting needs of various users, local and regional values, natural and cultural heritage.
13) Ability to design interiors in an integral fashion with building systems.
14) Ability to determine individual learning needs in order to become an intellectual professional and the ability to connect with national and international professionals as well as groups.
15) Ability to develop interior design proposals that are suitable for national and international standards, professional etiquette, regulations and legal procedures.
16) Ability to keep track of contemporary research, inventions, approaches and technologies in order to develop new ways of thinking and creating.
17) Ability to create a difference through design solutions by defining and evaluating social and spatial problems, ability to make those available to the society.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.	H	Participation
2)	Ability to use information and understanding of the perceptive, experiential and behavioral aspects of human – space relationship as an input of interior design.	S
3)	Ability to re-interpret the Interior Design profession under the light of rapidly changing theories and approaches.	S
4)	Ability to develop a personal and critical perspective towards the design of spaces.	S
5)	Ability to effectively implement interdisciplinary design and research principles into the solution of problems in her/his field.	H	Presentation
6)	Ability to bring together her/his knowledge and insight obtained from various sources into the design of interior design problems in a creative way.	S
7)	Ability to use the ethical methodology necessary to develop sustainable interior design approaches with the perspective of social responsibility.	S
8)	Ability to access and use knowledge towards the development of interior spaces using materials and products within the scope of sustainability.	S
9)	Ability to use entrepreneurship, creative thinking and leadership skills towards developing innovative interior design approaches.	S
10)	Ability to find solutions to interior design problems by developing interdisciplinary approaches and within the context of local, national and global networks.	H	Presentation
11)	Ability to present design ideas in visual, verbal and written media as well as ability to share ideas using analog and digital techniques in national and international professional circles.	H	Presentation
12)	Ability to develop sensitive and sustainable design approaches respecting needs of various users, local and regional values, natural and cultural heritage.	S
13)	Ability to design interiors in an integral fashion with building systems.	S
14)	Ability to determine individual learning needs in order to become an intellectual professional and the ability to connect with national and international professionals as well as groups.	S
15)	Ability to develop interior design proposals that are suitable for national and international standards, professional etiquette, regulations and legal procedures.	S
16)	Ability to keep track of contemporary research, inventions, approaches and technologies in order to develop new ways of thinking and creating.	H	Presentation
17)	Ability to create a difference through design solutions by defining and evaluating social and spatial problems, ability to make those available to the society.	S

Prepared by and Date	, February 2020
Course Coordinator	AKTS1
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Öğr. Gör. MELİSA SUZAN GOKSU

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to Color Studies
2)	The Relationship of Light and Color
3)	How We Experience Color
4)	Color Through the Decades I
5)	Color Through the Decades II
6)	Directing Psychology with Color
7)	Standardizing Color
8)	Model Studies of Light
9)	Digital Representations of Material & Light I
10)	Digital Representations of Material & Light II
11)	Color and Texture Mood Board
12)	Furthering Studio Projects
13)	Furthering Studio Projects
14)	Furthering Studio Projects
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Josef Albers and Albert H. Munsell writings from the Book Primary Sources Edited by Patricia Sloane

Teaching Methods

The course will have presentations by the instructor as well as extensive discussion by the class.

Homework and Projects

1 Project, 1 Seminar, 4 Interim Juries ,1 Final jury

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Yes

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Quiz(zes)	1	% 10
Project	1	% 30
Midterm(s)	1	% 30
Final Examination	1	% 20
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

goksum@mef.edu.tr
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Attendance is essential for this course. The students are responsible of watching the presentations in advance, as well as follow the instructions in each presentation and come prepared to class. Most of the class time will be allocated to discussion of concepts, ideas, approaches as well as individual works. Late submissions will not be accepted. 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 a discriminating behavior concerning race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation; always using one’s own ideas in their projects. Plagiarism is not allowed and is a serious academic offense. All student work must be original work of the student that is the outcome of his/her intellectual efforts in the studio under the guidance of instructor. 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