FURNITURE III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMI333	FURNITURE III	5	4	2	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ADEM ÖZER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BÜŞRA BABACAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the ability to draw furniture according to their functional characteristics, to develop a unique seating element influenced by sample designs and to make a scale model.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as function-furniture relationship (living, working, storage and service element), furniture dimensions, sizes and relationships according to anthropometry, examination of designed furniture samples and development of original form, modelling on 1/10 scale.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the function of a furniture.
Solve furniture dimensions, sizes and relations according to anthropometry.
Develop one of the designed furniture examples originally.
Inference the furniture with 1/10 scale model and drawings.
Defend the original furniture before a jury.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to syllabus. Introduction to course materials	Introduction to the course. Furniture classification in terms of their functions	Visual Demonstration over PowerPoint Presentation
2	Research on seating elements	Explaining seating elements and sketch works	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing Practice
3	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for seating elements	Scaled drawing practice, determining material and area of usage, analyzing the details over sketches and 3-dimensional modelling	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling
4	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for seating elements	Scaled drawing, 3-dimensional modelling and analyzing over mock ups	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling and mock up practices, practices in the workshop
5	Research on table, stand elements	Explaining table, stand elements and sketch works	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing Practice
6	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for seating elements for table, stand elements	Scaled drawing practice, determining material and area of usage, analyzing the details over sketches and 3-dimensional modelling	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling
7	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for seating elements for table, stand elements	Scaled drawing, 3-dimensional modelling and analyzing over mock ups	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling and mock up practices, practices in the workshop
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Technical Visit	-
10	Research on storage elements	Explaining storage and sketch works	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing Practice
11	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for storage elements	Scaled drawing practice, determining material and area of usage, analyzing the details over sketches and 3-dimensional modelling	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling
12	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for storage elements	Scaled drawing, 3-dimensional modelling and analyzing over mock ups	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling and mock up practices, practices in the workshop
13	Research on service-service elements	Explaining service-service elements and sketch works	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing Practice
14	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for service-service elements	Scaled drawing practice, determining material and area of usage, analyzing the details over sketches and 3-dimensional modelling	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling
15	Sketch and 3- dimensional modelling practices for service-service elements	Scaled drawing, 3-dimensional modelling and analyzing over mock ups	In-class Drawing Practice and 3-dimensional modelling and mock up practices, practices in the workshop
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yilmaz, A. (2005). Dunden bugune mobilya tasarimi teknolojisi. Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore.
Gor, I. (2005). Mobilya ve cevresinde konstruksiyon. Istanbul: Cetin Press.
Gurtekin, A. & Hekim, O. (2006). Masif mobilya uretim teknikleri. Istanbul: Degisim Publications.
Stem, S. (1989). Designing furniture from consept to shop drawing: a practical guide. Newtown: Tantunton Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

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, design, culture and furniture history in their professional life and daily life.				3

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.						5

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

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills by taking responsibility within an individual or group.						5
2	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.						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, application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with other professional fields				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the principle of lifelong learning, students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior design and planning areas with innovative, original and sustainable solutions.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to organize unique, sustainable projects and activities 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.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interior Architecture program graduates; will be able to develop solutions to issues such as interior application details, furniture design and building cost management using occupational standards and legal frameworks.					4
2	Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to design sustainable, original and innovative projects for interior architecture such as conceptual design, application detail projects and furniture design in their professional fields					4
3	Students will be able to organize interior design, application details and furniture design studies 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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	123