Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7FAD 474STAGE DESIGN3+0+03528.07.2026

 
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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Auditorium design (theater, concert hall and stage design) parameters are discussed and analysed. Project in the process of visual, acoustics, light, thermal and air-conditioning with interior design of the auditorium and stage to perform.
Course Content In the design process of interior and exterior volume, hall (auditorium), stage and scene information volume and layout, scenery and design environment to cover all representations of the volume is configured with formal and visual layout.
Course Methods and Techniques Discussion, Drill and Practice
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ayten Hüma Tülce Uman
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources • Barron, Michael, (2009). Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design. London: Spon Press • Gloman, Chuck, NAPOLI, Rob, (2007). Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques. USA: Elsevier Inc. • Izenour, George, (1997). Theatre Design. USA: Yale University Press • Izenour, George, (1997). Theatre Technology. USA: Yale University Press • Strong, Juditt, (2010). Theatre Buildings: A Design Guide. New York: Routledge • Nutku, Özdemir, (2002). Sahne Bilgisi. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi
Course Notes • Barron, Michael, (2009). Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design. London: Spon Press
• Gloman, Chuck, NAPOLI, Rob, (2007). Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques. USA: Elsevier Inc.
• Izenour, George, (1997). Theatre Design. USA: Yale University Press
• Izenour, George, (1997). Theatre Technology. USA: Yale University Press
• Strong, Juditt, (2010). Theatre Buildings: A Design Guide. New York: Routledge
• Nutku, Özdemir, (2002). Sahne Bilgisi. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi

Course Category
Field %100

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
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Practice 5 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 12 12
Practice 5 8 40
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,93333333333333 148

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To design concerts, theater hall on determination of the design criteria
2 To design acoustic, lighting and interior with air-conditioning on the development of design criteria
3 To practice two/three dimensional design for auditorium and stage
4 To improve skills in selecting/detailing furniture, finishing and fixture design
5 To have an analytical view point for contemporary planning issues, new trends
6 Buildings regulations (fire insulation and exit the stage, auditorium seating system and the volume entry and exit) are examined.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course design issues for stage planning, auditorium design principles
2 Auditoriums and stage design pre-study
3 Auditoriums and stage design principles: visual comfort parameters
4 Auditoriums and stage design principles: architectural acoustics and fire
5 Auditoriums and stage design principles: lighting equipment and use of lights
6 Auditorium form and geometry design principles; Sketching, two/three dimensional auditorium design
7 Designing stage with material selection, detailing, furniture-finishing parameters and lecturing with 2D and 3D drawings / Announcement of Final Project
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Final project sketch studies controlling
10 Analysis and discussion on the contemporary examples and homework drawings
11 Analysis and discussion on the contemporary examples, discussion on building physics parameters and homework drawings
12 Analysis and discussion on the contemporary examples, discussion on building physics parameters and homework drawings
13 Material selection, detailing furniture, finishing and fixture design and homework drawings
14 Material selection, detailing furniture, finishing and fixture design and homework drawings
15 Discussion on the contemporary examples and homework drawings
16 Final jury

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 3
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

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

  
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