MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMI363	MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Students; by providing information about the properties and usage areas of the materials used in the building sector, interpreting the relationship of these materials with the interior space and interior architectural design to gain the ability to comprehend the importance of material selection and utilisation processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Recognition and classification of building materials, physical and chemical properties of materials; usage areas of basic building materials such as wood, stone, terracotta, concrete, metal, glass and current materials such as polymers and composites, binding materials and detail solutions and material selection for sustainable designs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Classifies and defines building materials.
Describes the properties, functions and usage areas of basic building materials such as wood, stone, terracotta, concrete, metal, glass, current materials such as polymer, composite, connection and detail materials.
Determines the criteria for the selection and use of materials for sustainable, functional and aesthetic designs.
Explores the performance characteristics of building materials in the process of use.
Designs interior and exterior spaces by analysing the relationship between materials and space design.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Review of the course syllabus. Review of course resources	Course description, relationship between materials and interior design.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic.
2	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Classification of building materials. Wood material subject expression and performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
3	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Lecture on materials such as brick, tile, aerated concrete, pumice and performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
4	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Natural stones and terracotta coating materials such as tiles, ceramics, terracotta and their performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
5	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Cement, concrete and concrete technologies, lecturing on special concretes and their performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
6	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Metal building materials such as pig iron, steel, aluminium, zinc, copper and their performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
7	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	General review.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
8	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Polymers, epoxy, polyurethane, polyurethane and colouring materials subject expression and usage areas.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
9	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Lecture on glass and glass technologies and performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Lecture on composite materials, composite types and performance characteristics in the process of use.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
12	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Aluminium composite panels and usage areas.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
13	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Binding and detail materials, subject expression and usage areas.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
14	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	Alternative materials for sustainable architecture.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
15	Review of course resources, review of the previous week's topic.'' yazabiliriz.	General review.	Ppt. presentation, face-to-face discussion on the topic
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	3	36
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	12	3	36
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	126