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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60212METOZ-IMC0465 Furniture Design 3 Fall 1 3 3 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Instructor BURCU TÖZÜN ORGAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Instructor İLKNUR GÜLÜMOĞLU
Instructor ENES BÜYÜKTOPBAŞ
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The student who takes this course explains the principles of furniture design in terms of concept, structure, setup, form, functionality, material, ergonomics and details, and can create optimum designs as a result of the design, projecting, detailing and application stages.
Course Content: In the content of this course, introduction to furniture design, one of the basic elements of furniture design; issues of form, functionality, structure, ergonomics, materials and cost are included. Besides, introduction of materials that can be used in furniture design (wood, plastic, glass, metal, fabric, stone), analysis of existing examples, student projects; Product synthesis and problem analysis, examination of project presentation techniques, model work, detail development, development of different alternatives and realization of product delivery are among the contents of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Defines the elements of the furniture design process.
  2) Explain the basic terminology of furniture design.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Designs the process from idea to design methodologically, manages it and applies it in its own project.
  2) Evaluates the theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field.
  3) Synthesizes its own unique approaches with current approaches in the field of Furniture Design
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Applies universal ethical values ​​in projects.
  2) Manages her/his time within the framework of project responsibilities.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction to furniture design.
2) The basic elements that make up the furniture design; form, functionality, structure, ergonomics, material, cost.
3) Introduction of materials that can be used in furniture design; wood, plastic, glass, metal, fabric, stone.
4) Examining the samples about furniture design, determining the projects to be done.
5) Product synthesis and problem analysis. Determination of the projects to be done, scaled project drawings.
6) Information about project presentation techniques. Continuing the design and technical drawings.
7) Starting model studies. Decision on model techniques.
8) Project first presentations and project corrections.
9) Detail development techniques and sample applications.
10) Examining the drawings of furniture projects and project criticism.
11) Examining furniture samples.
12) Evaluation of project details and developing different alternatives.
13) Short student presentations, class discussion for the developed term project.
14) Examination of delivery projects, scale drawings and models, making final corrections.
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Terstiege, G. 2012. The Making of Design: From the First Model to the Final Product (Paperback), Birkhauser.
References: - Greenhalgh, P. 1993. Quatations and Sources on Design and Decorative Arts. Manchester: Manchester University Press.
- Sparke, P. 1998. A Century of Design. New York: Barron’s.
-Woodham, J. M. 1997. TwentiethCentury Design. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Explains the basic, theoretical and practical knowledge about Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. 5
2) Can reveal original and innovative designs. 4
3) Use the drawing programs required by the profession. 5
4) Apply the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for one semester 3
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 3

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10.00
Presentation 1 % 10.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 1 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 76
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 1 0 0
Midterms 1 10 10
Semester Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 30
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 106
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4