DESIGN STUDIO II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICM252	DESIGN STUDIO II	4	8	4	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İBRAHİM EROL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ESRA BÜYÜKEMİR KARAGÖZ-Lecturer İREM ÖZPINAR-Assist.Prof. MELİHA HAVVA ÖZ-Assist.Prof. ZEYNEP ACIRLI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to develop concepts for a store structure in the city center, analyze spatial functions, and gain the skills to produce design solutions and presentations in accordance with professional presentation standards.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the analysis of the functional organization of a store structure, the transfer of existing structural data into the design, the development of an original and functional project proposal, and the presentation of this project to the jury in accordance with professional presentation standards.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Creates and explains functional diagrams of the store structure in the context of its relationship with the environment and users.
Develops the conceptual design process and expresses it using appropriate visualization tools.
Supports the functional requirements of a two-story store facing the street in the city center with conceptual solutions and models.
Analyzes the physical and technical conditions of the existing structural area.
Plans the two-story store project with drawings and physical/digital models within functional and spatial integrity.
Defends design decisions, contextual analyses, and visual presentations before the jury at a professional level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Performs contextual, user, and functional analyses of the retail store structure.	Throughout the semester, the spatial, functional, and contextual characteristics of a retail store with a street-facing facade and landscaped area in the city center are examined. Through case studies, user, functional, and environmental relationships in store design are discussed. Preparation of Scenario and Analysis boards is also included.	Lecture (PowerPoint Presentation)
2	Creates scenarios and design concepts in accordance with user profiles, requirements, and environmental data.	Review of prepared research studies. Examination of the process of developing scenarios based on the retail’s user profile, functional requirements, and environmental data. Definition of the design problem through site analyses and functional diagrams. Preparation of Concept and Material boards.	Studio work and critiques
3	Refines the concept and develops the spatial plan through sketches and mass/volume studies.	Finalizes the concept of a city-center retail store with a street frontage and landscaped area, and prepares 1:50 floor plans using sketches and mass/volume studies on the existing project.	Studio work and critiques
4	Develops floor plans at a 1:50 scale.	Develops 1:50 scale floor plans for a city-center retail store with a street frontage and landscaped area, based on the defined scenarios and using the existing project as a reference.	Studio work and critiques
5	Develops a site plan by assessing the street interface, entrance configuration, and connections between interior and exterior spaces.	Assesses the store’s street interface, entrance layout, and environmental context, defines interior–exterior spatial relationships, and develops a 1:100 scale site plan.	Studio work and critiques
6	Develops 1:50 scale sections in accordance with the floor plans.	Develops 1:50 scale sections based on technical drawing standards and the floor plans, using the existing project as a reference.	Studio work and critiques
7	Presents the prepared boards.	1. Jury (Midterm Submission): Feedback on the prepared boards and technical drawings based on the existing project.	Studio work and critiques
8	The project is refined and revised in accordance with jury critiques.	Based on the feedback from the midterm jury, analyses, scenario, concept and material boards, site plans, floor plans, and sections are revised.	Studio work and critiques
9	Sections are finalized in accordance with technical drawing standards	Develops 1:50 scale sections based on the existing project, ensuring compliance with technical drawing standards and the floor plans.	Studio work and critiques
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Develops ceiling and lighting plans.	Develops 1:50 scale ceiling and lighting plans using the existing project as a reference, ensuring compliance with technical drawing standards and the floor plans.	Studio work and critiques
12	Develops detailed relationships between the facade, storefront/display windows, and landscaping.	Studies the facade, storefront/display window, and landscape relationships on the existing project, and develops details at 1:20 and 1:10 scales.	Studio work and critiques
13	Refines and develops drawings of the facade, interior spaces, and details.	Develops 1:50 scale drawings of the facade, storefront/display windows, landscape, and interior spaces on the existing project, and refines details at 1:20 and 1:10 scales.	Studio work and critiques
14	Develops 3D models and renders that convey the spatial atmosphere and design concept.	Develops 3D models and renders to communicate the spatial relationships, atmosphere, and design concept of the existing project.	Studio work and critiques
15	Prepares final presentation boards and presents them to the jury.	2nd Jury (Final Submission): Assessment of the prepared boards and technical drawings based on the existing project.	Studio work and critiques
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aihong, L. (2015). Luxury store design. Artpower International.
Angel, H. (2004). Strüktür sistemleri. Tasarım Yayın Grubu.
Bell, S. (1997). Design for outdoor recreation (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
Ching, F. D. K. (2004). Mimarlık: Biçim, mekân ve düzen (S. Lökçe, Çev.). Yapı Enstitüsü Merkezi Yayınları. (Orijinal eser 1979’da yayımlanmıştır.)
Ching, F. D. K. (2016). İç mekân tasarımı (B. Elçioğlu, Çev.). Yapı Enstitüsü Merkezi Yayınları.
Eldem, S. H. (2005). Yapı I–II–III–IV. Birsen Yayınevi.
Jodidio, P. (2015). Shopping architecture now. Taschen.
Mesher, L. (2013). İç mekân tasarımında mağaza tasarımı. Literatür Yayıncılık.
Neufert, E. (2000). Yapı tasarımı. Beta Yayınları.
Palmer, J., & Dodson, M. (1996). Design and aesthetics. Routledge.
Pile, J. (1997). Color in interior design. McGraw-Hill.
Ramsey, C. G., & Sleeper, H. R. (2000). Architectural graphic standards (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
Shepard, J. (2012). Stores of the year No. 19. RSD Publishing.
White, E. T. (1986). Space adjacency analysis: Diagramming information for architectural design. Architectural Media Ltd.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
TOTAL	1	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	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.					4
2	By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.				3
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community.					4
2	Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.					4
3	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.					4

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	8	112
Preliminary & Further Study	13	6	78
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	0	0	0
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	8	8
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	29	0	206