MOBILE LIFE UNITS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICM354	MOBILE LIFE UNITS	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. ADEM ÖZER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the competence to create genuine and sustainable homes at minimum sizes, which may be mobile and immobile in terms of different functions and needs, by considering the structural and functional characteristics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as space design principles, in terms of different either mobile or immobile functions and need within a limited square meter, choice of appropriate material and structure, genuine and sustainable design.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the mobile or immobile space concept within limited square meter. (1)
Explain the different mobile or immobile functions and needs within a limited square meter. (2)
Solve the spaces in terms of the different mobile or immobile functions and needs within a limited square meter. (3)
Discover materials and spatial structures appropriate for different functional solutions within a limited square meter. (4)
Design genuine, sustainable, mobile or immobile spaces within a limited square meter. (6)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to syllabus. Introduction to course materials	General information on the course; What are mobile homes? General overview to mobile home units used in the past and present day	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
2	Revision of the previous week	Points to take into consideration in the construction of mobile homes	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
3	Revision of the previous week	Points to take into consideration in the construction of mobile homes	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
4	Revision of the previous week	Environmental factors, structure and impact of functionality on design. Works on Projects	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
5	Revision of the previous week	Environmental factors, structure and impact of functionality on design. Works on Projects	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
6	Revision of the previous week	Environmental factors, structure and impact of functionality on design. Works on Projects	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
7	Revision of the previous week	Environmental factors, structure and impact of functionality on design. Works on Projects	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Revision of the previous week	Environmental factors, structure and impact of functionality on design. Works on Projects	PowerPoint Presentation. Face to Face Discussion on the Subject
10	Revision of the previous week	Works on Projects	In-class Drawing Practice
11	Revision of the previous week	Works on Projects	In-class Drawing Practice
12	Revision of the previous week	Works on Projects	In-class Drawing Practice
13	Revision of the previous week	Works on Projects	In-class Drawing Practice
14	Revision of the previous week	Works on Projects	In-class Drawing Practice
15	Revision of the previous week	Works on Projects	In-class Drawing Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Siegal, J. (2008), More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today, New York: Princeton Architectural Press
Urbach, H. (Ed.), Betsky, A., Kronenberg, R., Scoates, C. (2003), Lot-Ek: Mobile Dwelling Unit, Santa Barbara: D.A.P./University Art Museum, University of California
Shaoqiang, W. (2015), New Portable Architecture: Designing Mobile & Temporary Structures, Promotora de Prensa International S. A.
Seonwook, K. & Miyoung, P. (2012), Mobile Architecture (Construction and Design Manual), DOM Publishers
Klanten, R. (Ed.), Ehmann, S.(Ed.), Galindo, M.(Ed.) (2015), The New Nomads: Temporary Spaces and a Life on the Move, Gestalten Publisher
Banham, R. (1970), Theory and design in the first machine age, London:Architectural Press
Cook, P., & Archigram (Group). (1999), Archigram, New York: Princeton Architectural Press
Kronenburg, R. (2007), Flexible: Architecture that responds to change, London:Laurence King
Siegal, J. (2002), Mobile: The art of portable architecture, New York: Princeton Architectural Press
Baldwin, J., (1996) Bucky Works: Buckminster Fuller's Ideas for Today, John Wiley&Sons, New York
Brayer, A, M. &Simonot, B. (2002), Archilab’s Future House, London: Thames&Hudson

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.	0

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.			2
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.		1

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					4

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.					4

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.					4
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.		1
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.				3

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