School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code FADA 100
Course Title in English In-School Internship
Course Title in Turkish Okul İçi Staj
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Internship
Level of Course Başlangıç
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: Recitation: Lab: Other: 2
Estimated Student Workload 30 hours per semester
Number of Credits 1 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge ARC 101
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To familiarize oneself with collective decision-making processes in 1:1 design and construction scale
Course Description This course aims to explore the power of building and co-producing in architecture education and the spatial, social impact of productions in various environments by partnering with local governments, non-governmental organizations and industry. MEF FADA Design and Build! Studio will involve learners by producing one-to-one scale from the first moment of the design to the final step of production. Feeling the power of co-production, discovering limits, learning collective decision-making processes, are the triggers of observing and understanding each other and making.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) work in 1:1 scale design and production process;
2) actively participate in collective decision-making and collaborative production;
3) communicate with local stakeholders and industry partners;
4) construct basic timber structures.
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. N
2) Ability to use information and understanding of the perceptive, experiential and behavioral aspects of human – space relationship as an input of interior design. N
3) Ability to re-interpret the Interior Design profession under the light of rapidly changing theories and approaches. N
4) Ability to develop a personal and critical perspective towards the design of spaces. N
5) Ability to effectively implement interdisciplinary design and research principles into the solution of problems in her/his field. N
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. N
7) Ability to use the ethical methodology necessary to develop sustainable interior design approaches with the perspective of social responsibility. N
8) Ability to access and use knowledge towards the development of interior spaces using materials and products within the scope of sustainability. N
9) Ability to use entrepreneurship, creative thinking and leadership skills towards developing innovative interior design approaches. N
10) Ability to find solutions to interior design problems by developing interdisciplinary approaches and within the context of local, national and global networks. N
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. N
12) Ability to develop sensitive and sustainable design approaches respecting needs of various users, local and regional values, natural and cultural heritage. N
13) Ability to design interiors in an integral fashion with building systems. N
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. N
15) Ability to develop interior design proposals that are suitable for national and international standards, professional etiquette, regulations and legal procedures. N
16) Ability to keep track of contemporary research, inventions, approaches and technologies in order to develop new ways of thinking and creating. N
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. N
Prepared by and Date , December 2023
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Internship
2) Internship
3) Internship
Required/Recommended Readings-
Teaching MethodsGroup project, hands-on production
Homework and Projects1 final project
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other ActivitiesField study
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, Prof. Dr. Arda İnceoğlu Email: inceoglua@mef.edu.tr Attendance and participation during the entire scheduled class time is mandatory. Students must be engaged in discussions and the construction phase. 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
Homework Assignments 1 0 30 30
Total Workload 30
Total Workload/25 1.2
ECTS 1