PHILOSOPHY OF DESIGN

Course Description

In this course students prepare the graduation interior design project and be familiar with the concept of research that are used specifically in interior design discipline. The primary purpose is to make students to identify a subject, collect information and data systematically, make analysis and make a presentation on the findings. The additional aim of this course is to develop an understanding of making research and writing a proper academic paper. Another aim of this course is to develop an understanding of theoretical context of the interested disciplines such as history, environment, etc. transformation of these data into interior design knowledge. Case studies and site analysis will be undertaken and the understanding of architecture through structural and environmental determinants will be developed.

PHILOSOPHY OF DESIGN

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 1- Ability to identify a subject, collect information and data systematically, make analysis (5) and synthesis (5) and make a presentation on the findings.
2. 02 2- To develop (5) an understanding of making research and writing a proper academic paper.
3. 03 3- Constructing the conceptual and theoretical framework of research and of design (4) problem.
4. 04 4- An evaluation (5) of theoretical context of the related disciplines such as history, environment, economy, technology, social sciences, psychology and such.
5. 05 5- Demonstrate (4) collaborative working skills.
6. 06 6- Evaluate (5) and recognizing national traditions and the local regional heritage in architectural and spatial design, vernacular traditions, arts and crafts.
7. 07 7- Synthesize (5) aspiration for open discussion, interpretation, criticise and re evaluation of self and peer's work,
8. 08 8- Ability to evaluate (5) design problems from a wider perspective with an holistic approach. SOLO AVERAGE = [ (5+5)/2 + 5 + 4 + 5+ 4 +5 +5+5 ] / 8 = 33/8= 4,12

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Pallasmaa, Juhani. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
2. 02 Scruton, Roger. The Aesthetics of Architecture. Princeton University Press, 1979.
3. 03 Paul-Alan Johnson · 1994, The Theory of Architecture; Concepts Themes & Practices
4. 04 Leach, Neil. Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory. Routledge, 1997.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 • Reading and discussing
2. L02 • Research on given topic
3. L03 • Making Case study area analysis
4. L04 •Presenting design suggestions and seminars
5. L05 • Criticising others design
6. L06 •Making advanced Models

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
5. P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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