| Course Objectives: |
The student who takes this course will analyze the structure of the furniture, the function of the parts that make up the furniture design, the connection points and details that provide the combination of the pieces in the furniture, and bring the function of applicability to the furniture they designed.
The features of furniture design, ergonomic, social, economic and psychological complex, human-furniture relationship, functionality, material, structure, detail, etc. By evaluating with basic information, furniture design, projecting and production forms include theoretical and applied design, design and creative problem solving features in detail. |
| Course Content: |
The content of the course includes the furniture design process, the basic elements of furniture design; form, functionality, structure, ergonomics, material, cost, topics are introduced. The content is complemented by the relationship between furniture and materials, introducing the materials used in furniture, examining the anatomy of furniture and analyzing it through examples, discussion on the function of the pieces that make up a piece of furniture, the discovery of the connection points for the combination of the pieces in the furniture, and the analysis of the details for the operability of the furniture design. Within the scope of the application project, problem analysis, design idea development and creative thinking, detail development and analysis in design, design process management experience and designing a product with an original and workable system are included in the content of the course.
This course; Furniture concept and introduction to furniture design, classification of furniture, furniture features; structure, form, material, size, surface, furniture drawing methods, furniture production methods, application-oriented detailing, project work; includes topics. |
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:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) ● Defines the elements of furniture detail design process.
● Explains the basic terminology about furniture detail design and furniture production.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) ● Methodologically designs, manages and implements the process from idea to design in his own project.
● Evaluates the theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field.
● It synthesizes its own unique approaches with the existing approaches in the field of furniture detail design.
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| 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.)
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1) ● It applies universal ethical values in its projects.
● Manages his time within the framework of project responsibilities.
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Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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Introducing the furniture detail design course, informing about the lesson plan and project subjects. |
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Furniture design process, basic elements of furniture design; form, functionality, structure, ergonomics, material, cost. |
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Furniture and material relationship, introducing the materials used in furniture. |
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Examination of the anatomy of furniture and analysis through examples.
Information about the first project topic and work steps. |
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Discussion on the function of the pieces that make up a piece of furniture.
Evaluation of project design ideas and planning the design process. |
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Investigations on the discovery of attachment points for joining pieces in furniture.
Criticizing the draft studies and revising the project. |
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Analysis of details and examples for the operability of furniture design.
Criticizing the draft studies and revising the project. |
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Midterm week: Project submission and presentation. |
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Creative thinking and idea development in furniture detail design.
Information about the second project topic and work steps. |
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Evaluation of project design ideas and planning the design process. |
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Criticizing the draft studies and revising the project. |
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Criticizing the draft studies and revising the project. |
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Criticizing the draft studies and revising the project. |
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Checking for the final presentation of the project. |
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explains the basic, theoretical and practical knowledge about Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. |
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1.1 To have knowledge about national and international laws, regulations and universal design principles. |
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1.2 Explain the historical development of architecture. |
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1.3 Summarizes all development processes of design. |
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1.4 Summarizes all the development processes of furniture history. |
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1.5 Defines the historical development process of art. |
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Can reveal original and innovative designs. |
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2.1 Transfers the bill or idea in her/his mind to paper |
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2.2 Defines and applies design principles and elements. |
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2.3 Manages the space planning process in the light of technical knowledge in the field of design. |
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2.4 Apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in design techniques. |
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2.5 Designs the furniture and its combination details and manages the furniture production process. |
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2.6 Designs by considering the anatomical, anthropometric features, psychological, physical capacity and tolerances of the user. |
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Use the drawing programs required by the profession. |
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3.1 Be able to use Autocad program effectively in technical drawing language. |
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3.2 He/she capable of using 3Ds Max program as presentation technique in modeling. |
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3.3 Can use the necessary presentation programs actively when transferring information to the relevant people. |
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Apply the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for one semester |
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4.1 To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. |
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4.2 Transfers the professional knowledge to individuals and institutions orally and in writing. |
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4.3 To be able to manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility. |
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4.4 Explain problems using professional data. |
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4.5 Solves the complex problems encountered and unforeseen in applications. |
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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. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+). |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
14 |
0 |
0 |
| 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 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
- |
0 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Midterms |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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- |
0 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
0 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
4 |
ECTS Information Package / Course Catalogue