MATERIALS OF THE FUTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IMI455	MATERIALS OF THE FUTURE	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	Assist.Prof. AMİL FARUK GEZEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the skills of interpreting of current and developing material systems and their relation with interior space, use of material in interior design, and comprehend the importance of aesthetic criteria and ability to use.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects of establishing the relationship between material and interior space design, Current use of materials such as epoxy, composite, thermoelectric, metallic micro-lattice, aerogels, metamaterials, carbon nanotubes, transparent aluminium, graphene, stanen, amorphous metals, rhinestone, super alloys, foam metal, e-textile materials, physical and chemical properties of materials, design and detail solutions of materials, establishing the relationship of material with identity and style in interior spaces, performance characteristics of the material during the process of use and sustainability criteria.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the material and interior space design relationship.
Explain the current use of materials such as epoxy, composite, thermoelectric, metallic micro-lattice, aerogels, metamaterials, carbon nanotubes, transparent aluminum, graphene, stamen, amorphous metals, rhinestone, super alloys, foam metal, e-textile materials.
Identify the design and detail solutions of materials according to their functions in interior space.
Measure the performance characteristics in use of material according to sustainability criteria.
Develop design ideas with current materials.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to the syllabus. Introduction to the course materials	Introduction to the course, Material and indoor relations	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
2	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining composites and epoxy and Performance features in the area of usage.	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
3	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining thermoelectric and performance features in the area of usage.	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
4	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining metallic micro cage, amorph metals and performance features in the area of usage.	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
5	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining Aerogel and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
6	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining meta materials, carbon nanotubes and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
7	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining meta materials, carbon nanotubes and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	General Revision	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
10	Revision of course materials	Explaining Grafen and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
11	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining and man-made diamond and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
12	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining superalloy and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
13	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining and metal foam and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
14	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Explaining e-textile and performance features in the process of usage	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
15	Revision of course materials and the previous week	Analysis on examples	PowerPoint Presentation, Face to Face Discussion over the Subject
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Trevor, M. T. , Scott,J.(2012) Materials for a Sustainable Future
Brownell, B., (2017) Transmaterial Next: A Catalog of Materials that Redefine Our Future
Brownell, B., (2012) Material Strategies: Innovative Applications in Architecture
Swackhamer M., Brownell B.,(2015) Hypernatural: Architecture's New Relationship with Nature
Meo M., Milella E.,(2011) Composite Materials: A Vision for the Future

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.			2

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.			2

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)		1

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.	0

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						5

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.				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.	0

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.				3
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				3
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	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