SEMINAR
- Course
- INAR590 - SEMINAR
- Department
- Interior Design - English - Master
- Course Type
- Seminar
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 0 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The aim of this major area unit is to develop students' systematic and methodological capability of academic research, and consequently be able them to research, investigate, evaluate, interpret and synthesize theoretical knowledge and/or practical works independently and unconventionally, and to discuss and present their ideas academically. The graduate seminar gives an opportunity for independent and investigative study in various aspects of the research. Small group discussion and critique sessions with faculty advisors and thesis students are provided. Seminar focuses on the dissertation, data collection, programming, building, site selection, design development, documentation, and presentation. The course includes the expression of the topic, and the discussion on the related theoretical and practical issues, presentation of the consequences, the discussion of the seminar subject in regard to historical background and/or recent theoretical and practical developments of architecture.
SEMINAR
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Course outcomes
- 01 be able to reach information about a topic of interest.
- 02 be able to review an article or a book.
- 03 be able to write a report as a result of the literature review.
- 04 be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)
- 05 be able to do a presentation in front of the class.
- 06 be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor.
- 07 appreciate literature review as a study making a valuable contribution to research studies.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Research; Major types of Research in social sciences |
| Week 2 | Research ethics and plagiarism |
| Week 3 | Research methods and design in social sciences |
| Week 4 | Literature review techniques |
| Week 5 | Report writing for literature review / Assignment 1 |
| Week 6 | Effective presentation techniques in social sciences |
| Week 7 | Discussion and evaluation on the course |
| Week 8 | Midterm |
| Week 9 | Midterm |
| Week 10 | Developing of thesis proposal and presentation |
| Week 11 | Developing of thesis proposal and presentation |
| Week 12 | Developing of thesis proposal and presentation |
| Week 13 | Developing of thesis proposal and presentation |
| Week 14 | Developing of thesis proposal and presentation |
| Week 15 | Final |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Paltridge, B. and Starfield, S. (2007). Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language. Routlege.
- 02 Books and articles related to individual student's interest/topic.
- 03 Etkili Sunumlar İçin El Kitabı, TÜBİTAK: http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/sites/default/files/content_files/iletisim/sunum_el_kibabi.pdf
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 The student will be able to create projects and researches with particular awareness of environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design.
- P02 The student will be able to design by engaging in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective for the purpose of improving the quality of life.
- P03 The student will be able to make research to increase productivity and in the same context to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the society in the frame of their profession.
- P04 The student will be able to create a supportive learning environment that allows developing individual expression of knowledge and skills to create a connection with the practice of interior design. tir.
- P05 The student will be able to use and evaluate the conceptual elements and aesthetic principles of interior design in visual, verbal and written form at an advanced level.
- P06 The student will be able to distinguish an advanced level of competence in design practice and production that shows an awareness of professional standards appropriate to the field. .
- P07 The student will be able to interpret key concepts, theories and research approaches in interior architecture and relates them with current research in the field.
- P08 The student will be able to construct an artistic and designerly insight; to apply design knowledge to their creative design process, and to deepen their expertise in materials, knowledge of design tradition, and cultural discussion.
- P09 The student will be able to manage design processes, apply the regulations in construction, material knowledge, skills in 3D composition, and evaluate the spatiality of people and products by deepening the skills learned in Bachelor's studies and broaden their knowledge in spatial design and furniture design.
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