Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1IAD 101INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN4+4+06830.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and solve interior architecture problems with a primary focus on spatial organization, ergonomics, and functionality. Through theoretical exploration, critical discussion, and hands-on application, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of design processes, user needs, and technical methodologies. The course fosters analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective communication of design concepts through various representation techniques, including technical drawing, model-making, digital modeling, and visualization.
Course Content Providing the initial knowledge and skill sets as processes and inputs for interior design:

Color and space

Spatial precedent example review and analysis

User and site analysis

Developing a conceptual approach

Space arrangement, vertical and horizontal circulation

Natural lighting and ventilation

Basic ergonomics

Blending digital and analog drawing models with artificial intelligence

Visual and verbal presentation techniques
Course Methods and Techniques Knowledge Transfer: Theoretical lecture

Awareness Building: Analysis and discussion

Skill Development: Technical drawing, model-making, digital modeling, visualization, oral presentation
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Özlem Erdoğdu Erkarslan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Watson W., Crosbie,M., Callendar J (19917).Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data 7th edition. McGraw-Hill Education.

Course Category
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %5
Field %85

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 2 % 30
Attendance 14 % 0
Practice 1 % 10
Project 2 % 30
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
20
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 8 112
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 2 15 30
Presentation 1 5 5
Project 2 20 40
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 8 240

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Students will systematically define and articulate the sequential stages of the design process in response to an interior architecture problem.
4 Students will understand the integrity of design methodologies, incorporating precedent analysis, user-centered concept development, spatial planning, furnishing strategies, and material specification.
Beceri 
2 Students will critically analyze and synthesize the complex parameters influencing interior architecture design.
3 Students will formulate and communicate context-specific design solutions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of spatial organization, user needs, ergonomics, and functional requirements.
5 Students will apply advanced design methodologies, incorporating precedent analysis, user-centered concept development, spatial planning, furnishing strategies, and material specification.
6 Students will effectively communicate design intent by employing diverse presentation techniques and applying technical drawing conventions.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Color applications
2 Term project 1 - Research, analysis, diagram
3 Term project 1 -Development of a user-focused main idea
4 Term project 1 -Space organization
5 Term project 1 -Furnishing development
6 Term project 1 -Furnishing development
7 Term project 1 -Presentation
8 Term project 2 - Research, analysis, diagram
9 Term project 2 - Space organization
10 Term project 2 - Furnishing and layout development
11 Term project 2 - Furnishing and layout development
12 Term project 2 - Furnishing and layout development
13 Term project 2 - Term project 2 - Visualization
14 Dönem Projesi 2: Görselleştirme
15 Pre-submission and evaluation
16 Final submission and Jury

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
In1 2 3 1
In4 2 2 2
Sk2 3 2 3 2
Sk3 2 3 2 2 2
Sk5 2 2
Sk6 2 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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