FURNITURE IV PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMI334	FURNITURE IV	6	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÖKHAN BALCIOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the ability to design furniture according to subjective and objective criteria and to make scale models.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects of furniture definition, furniture-interior space relationship, objective-subjective factors affecting the form of furniture and its relationship with design principles, introduction of ergonomics concept, concept of modular furniture, making original furniture design, making scale model.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the factors affecting the form of furniture.
Relate the form of furniture with design principles.
Develop furniture in interior space-furniture relation as modular.
Design with scaled model, prototype, drawing and 3D modelling.
Design original furniture.
Defend furniture design 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. Conceptual furniture concepts	Visual Demonstration over PowerPoint Presentation
2	Research on seating elements	Explaining furniture and indoor relations	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary seating element design)
3	Research on stand	Explaining ergonomics	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary stand design)
4	Research on study desk and bookcase	Explaining objective factors effecting the shape of furniture (function)	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary study desk and bookcase design)
5	Research on multifunctional furniture	Explaining objective factors effecting the shape of furniture (materials)	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary multifunctional furniture design)
6	Research on multifunctional furniture	Explaining objective factors effecting the shape of furniture (production and cost)	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary bed, bearing head, bedside stand and complementary elements design)
7	Bank and divider panel design	Explaining modular furniture concept	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary bank and divider panel design)
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research on dining table chairs and complementary service elements	Explaining furniture design and design principles relations	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary dining table chairs and complementary service elements design)
10	Research on universal design principles	Explaining subjective factors effecting the shape of furniture	PowerPoint Presentation and In-class Drawing (imaginary design in compliance with universal design principles)
11	Sketch with alternatives complying with concept and function and 3- dimensional modelling practices, practice in mock up workshop	Explaining design over metaphor, period-end project	In-class Drawing, 3- dimensional modelling practices, practice in mock up workshop
12	Sketch with alternatives complying with concept and function and 3- dimensional modelling practices, practice in mock up workshop	Furniture drawing in compliance with the metaphor, 3- dimensional modelling and analysis over mock up practices	In-class Drawing, 3- dimensional modelling practices, practice in mock up workshop
13	Sketch with alternatives complying with concept and function and 3- dimensional modelling practices, practice in mock up workshop	Furniture drawing in compliance with the metaphor, 3- dimensional modelling and analysis over mock up practices	In-class Drawing, 3- dimensional modelling practices, practice in mock up workshop
14	Workshop practice	Furniture drawing in compliance with the metaphor, 3- dimensional modelling and analysis over mock up practices	Workshop practice
15	-	Jury Presentation	-
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.					4

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.						5
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						5
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