IAED 2302 - Conceptual Approaches in Interior Design

Basic Information

Course Code:

IAED 2302

Course Name:

Conceptual Approaches in Interior Design

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

4.00

Instructor:

Doç. Dr. Shirin IZADPANAH

Course Objectives

This course aims to introduce students to creating an original idea for their design. The main objective is to learn how to plan and solve design problem in relations to an idea, a theme and a philosophy.

Course Content

Strategies for leading a projects from beginning to an end will be taught by introducing the basic knowledge of creating a conceptual design. Course content includes techniques, procedures and conceptual thinking for solving the graphic design problem. Subjects will support learning every aspect of project techniques from initial design research to the final application.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

1. Interior Design Concept by Natalie Badenduck2. Interior Design: Conceptual Basis by Anthony Sully 1. Leach, Neil (ed.). Rethinking Architecture: A Reader in Cultural Theory. London: Routledge, 2005.2. Cross, N. 2011. Design Thinking: Understanding How Designers Think and Work. Berg.3. Bielefeld B, Khouli S. E. ,2011, Tasarım Fikirleri, YEM yayınevi, İstanbul4. Design Research: Methods and Perspective. MIT Press. Milton, A. and Rodgers, P. 2013.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Learn methods of “brain-storming” before shaping a “Big Idea.”
LO2	Learn about the habits and practices that would help them improve their critical and creative thinking skills.
LO3	Improve their research and observation skills while preparing a starting point.
LO4	Understanding of the technical requirements behind shaping a “Design Concept” for “interior space”.
LO5	Learn methods of “communicating” the “Design Concept”.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Lecture I Introduction to the Course
2	Lecture II What is an Interior Concept? What is not an Interior Concept? Practice
3	Lecture III What do we need to know before shaping a concept? Practice
4	Lecture Iv Reading and interpretation of Interior Design Projects Practice
5	Lecture V Concept Typologies: “Pros and cons”
6	Lecture VI Sample Methods to find a Concept Practice
7	Practice: Critiquing the concepts through staging
8	Midterm
9	Lecture IV Concept and Design Scenario Practice
10	In-class Practice
11	Students&amp;amp;amp;#039; Presentations
12	In-class Practice
13	Lecture VIII Methods for communicating a concept
14	Critique on Concept sheets
15	Critique on Concept sheets

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Pre-Class Individual Study	12	1.00	12.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	7.00	7.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	10.00	10.00
Homework	12	2.00	24.00
Other	3	14.00	42.00
Total Workload (Hours)			95
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%25
2	Homework	%15
3	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
2	Brainstorming	The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Project	One-on-one critique sessions, problem solving, brainstorming, design/model production and oral/visual presentation	Design software, drawing tools, model making materials, board/presentation equipment, sample projects and specimens
4	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of scholastic honesty include, but are not limited to cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating information or citations, facilitating acts of dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students. Any for of scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation and will result in a disciplinary action.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):Students are permitted to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools (such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, etc.) for grammar correction and academic writing improvement throughout their work. However, AI-generated original content (e.g., analysis, paragraph writing, conceptual description, etc.) must not exceed 20% of the submitted material.In any case where AI tools are used, students are required to include a clear declaration within the assignment/report/submission. This declaration must include the name of the AI tool/model used, the specific purpose, and a brief explanation of how it contributed to the work.Example declaration:"I used ChatGPT-4 for proofreading and restructuring the introductory paragraph."Failure to declare the use of AI tools when applied will be treated as a violation of academic integrity and plagiarism policies and may result in disciplinary action.