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 446

Course Title in English

Furniture Design

Course Title in Turkish

Mobilya Tasarımı

Language of Instruction

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

Expected Prior Knowledge

4 semesters of design studio

Co-requisites

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn to understand the principals of furniture design and design approach while designing a product, furniture etc.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to furniture design within the context of interior design. Students will look at the design methods, characteristics, creative solutions, diversity of materials and learn how to use these materials in furniture design.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu ders, iç mimarlıkta mobilya tasarımına giriş niteliğindedir. Öğrenciler, farklı tasarım metodlarını ve üretim yöntemlerini, yaratıcı çözümlemeleri inceleyecek ve malzemelerinin tasarımda nasıl kullanılacağını öğreneceklerdir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the role of furniture and related products providing both physical and spiritual dimension in interior design;
2) understand production methods and characteristics of different materials;
3) integrate products which they study on into one’s projects;
4) appreciate creative and experimental use of design products.

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	AHMET SEZGİN , January 2021
Course Coordinator	AKTS1
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction and General Overview to the Class + Syllabus Review Introduction to Furniture Design
2)	Presenting the given designers /their design approach and analyses
3)	Presenting the given designers /their design approach and analyses
4)	Choosing the design topics and defining the target by a brief explanation.
5)	Group and individual critics over initial sketches
6)	Group and individual critics over initial sketches
7)	Group and individual critics over initial sketches
8)	Group and individual critics over initial sketches and sketch models
9)	Group and individual critics over initial sketches and sketch models
10)	Individual critics over scaled drawings/model and 3D renderings
11)	Individual critics over scaled drawings/model and 3D renderings
12)	Individual critics over scaled drawings/model and 3D renderings
13)	Last critics about the products and a short briefing about presentation technics and styles.
14)	Final Documentation and Critiques, Presentations
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Teaching Methods

The 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 Projects

2 Individual Project

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

yes

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 20
Project	1	% 40
Final Examination	1	% 40
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

emreevrenos@gmail.com

Email: emreevrenos@gmail.com 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