School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 472
Course Title in English Interiors of Hospitality
Course Title in Turkish Konuk Ağırlama Mekanları
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
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 ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II
ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge 4 semesters of design studio
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to apprehend tools of designing hospitality interiors.
Course Description The course focuses on the broad spectrum of designing interiors for hospitality spaces. The unique requirements of hospitality design and the factors affecting the design for diverse populations of guests are explored.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand theoretical and applied topics in the spheres of hospitality interiors;
2) comprehend designs for public spaces, from lobbies to meeting rooms;
3) know restaurants, and recreational facilities in hotels;
4) appreciate design considerations for café, restaurant, bar and lounge design;
5) formulate and present conceptual projects for hospitality interiors at a professional level.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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 Spring
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. CEMAL ÇAĞDAŞ EROL

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction of the course - defining hospitality interiors
2) Foundations of hotel planning, design considerations, initial design decisions, access and circulation, spatial analysis on selected cases
3) Concept and scenario development “designing the guest experience” Classwork- concept development
4) Hotel guest room design Student presentations (conceptual design for a hotel interior)
5) Hotel public space design Lobby, reception, lounge, restaurants, food and beverage areas, and other public spaces
6) Back-of-house design in hotels, auxiliary spaces, access and circulation Technical Requirements- ergonomics, day-light, artificial lights, acoustics, a brief review of the highlights regarding mechanical and electrical infrastructure
7) Site visit
8) Student presentations and discussions Review of the mid-term project “think inside the box” (Conceptual design of an imaginary hotel and detailed, rendered drawings of one of its guest rooms in 1/50 scale)
9) Different approaches in café, restaurant, bar and lounge design Initial design considerations, seating layout, furniture selection, lighting, acoustics
10) Concept and Scenario Development – Spatial Analysis of Selected Cases
11) Student Presentations and Discussions
12) Selection of textures and materials
13) Back-of-house design in restaurants, auxiliary spaces Technical Requirements- ergonomics, day-light, artificial lights, acoustics, a brief review of the highlights regarding mechanical and electrical infrastructure
14) Presentations & Final-Project Submissions & Discussions Final Project Review
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended Readings-
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom, in-class studies, discussions and film screenings, excursions.
Homework and Projects2 projects
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other ActivitiesReadings, Site Visits, Excursions
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration balogluy@mef.edu.tr

Aslı Koca E-mail: aslkoca@gmail.com Yasemin Burcu Baloğlu Email: balogluy@mef.edu.tr Cemal Erol E-mail: erolc@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. 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