School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 321
Course Title in English Communication in Interior Design
Course Title in Turkish İç Mekan Tasarımında İletişim
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: - Lab: - Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 130 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites FADA 211 - Digital Communication I
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Registration Restrictions None
Overall Educational Objective To learn the presentation outputs and visual communication techniques.
Course Description The student begins the course by examining the current visualization tools, hardwares and softwares. They advert to the importance of digital modeling/visualization which is the most helpful method for a designer to address his/her thoughts to the other party. They search and try the methods to find out how each works better. They mention the ways to improve architectural and interior visualization. The course gives clues about the post production process and how it contributes to the project. It put emphasis on the open/close ratio of the composition’s proportions during the phase of presentation to the other party.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand presentation techniques;
2) use post production tools in Photoshop;
3) appreciate the importance of visual communication.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences N
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors N
3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects N
4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability N
5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility N
6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues N
7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions S Presentation
8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting S Participation
9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making N
10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills S Participation
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy S Participation
Prepared by and Date , February 2020
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. HASAN GÖKBORA

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) HELLO: Meeting. Conversation about traditional/digital visualization tools and popular softwares. New render motors “Corona vs Vray”. Compilation of encountered topics. Essential materials.
2) WARM-UP 1: Starting on sketch studies according to the subject of the project. Location of the project, relationship with the environment, direction of the natural light and research about other physical factors by working on sketches.
3) WARM-UP 2: Transferring the project to the solid model with the close environment. Sketch study about ClayRender. Pencil drawing, charcoal.
4) MOOD&CONCEPT: Analyzing different methods in order to prepare concept board. Looking some moodboard examples in order to learn some different ideas. Analyzing sufficient and insufficient boards and customer briefs. The importance of determining design decisions.
5) ArcMAT 1: Creating some materials in digital environment. Creating the architectural materials which are used the most such as wood, glass, metal and concrete) Vray
6) ArcMAT 2: Creating some materials in digital environment. Mapping models in a realistic way by using special materials. Making the mapped material seamless. Looking for the logic of bump map, reflection map and displace map. Intervention on brightness and reflection values.
7) WORKSHOP: Guest illustrator. TRADIGITAL 1: From traditional to digital. Approaching design problems, 3 weeks process to contribute to create a concept. 1.Collecting concrete / abstract, old / new, figurative, design, interior visuals depending on the project idea. (from magazines, newpapers, fabrics and print outs which are taken from digital etc.) Creating new collages by trying some compositions with these jigsaw pieces.
8) TRADIGITAL 2: Sketch studies with different techniques by putting sketch paper on the created collage. (Watercolor, marker, lavi, rapido, charcoal)
9) TRADIGITAL 3: Transferring these sketch studies to the digital. Improving the visuals in digital environment. Adding infographic elements to a material that can be used in presentation.
10) RE-INTERPRETATION 1: Reinterpreting the space according to the current to be selected. Sketch studies.
11) RE-INTERPRETATION 2: Transferring these sketch studies which are drawn in the previous lesson, modeling and rendering.
12) PRO-TIPS: Visualization tips on spaces that are designed depending on the project course. VR 360 Rendering. Light layouts, camera layouts, effective framing. (Render Homework)
13) POST-PRODUCTION: Post production works on the rendered images. Improving raw renders by using photoshop sofware. Looking into render elements.
14) FINAL Tweaking: Making the image ready for presentation. Digital painting on render.
15) Final Assignment Period
16) Final Assignment Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsBetty Edwards (2004). Color – A course in mastering the art of mixing colors. Alex Roman (2013). The Third & The Seventh: From Bits to the Lens. Jose M. Parramon (1991). Human Figure / Human Anatomy.
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom, in-class studies, discussions.
Homework and Projects1 final project, 1 assignment
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other ActivitiesResearch work, video screening
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration bilgenbu@mef.edu.tr
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Students are required to attend % 80 of the classes in theoretical courses. Consequently, absenteeism exceeding 3 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 2 3 1 84
Homework Assignments 1 8 8
Midterm(s) 2 8 2 20
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 130
Total Workload/25 5.2
ECTS 5