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Description of Individual Course Units| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 194416004101 | FURNITURE DESIGN | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| | Level of Course Unit | | Short Cycle | | Objectives of the Course | | This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop creative and functional furniture designs by conveying the historical development process of furniture design, the effects of technological advances, human-centered approaches and design trends on furniture, and furniture design principles theoretically and practically. During the course, students will experience furniture design processes with various projects, work on combining theory and practice, and develop their knowledge and skills to gain a professional perspective. | | Name of Lecturer(s) | | Dr. Ögr. Üyesi Selim Kartal | | Learning Outcomes | | 1 | It expresses furniture design criteria. | | 2 | Explains the important developments in furniture design over time. | | 3 | Recognize the materials and accessories used in furniture making. | | 4 | Analyzes the design processes of a furniture. | | 5 | Makes special designs according to a subject and problem. |
| | Mode of Delivery | | Daytime Class | | Prerequisites and co-requisities | | This course has no prerequisites. | | Recommended Optional Programme Components | | There is no | | Course Contents | | This course provides students with the opportunity to understand and apply the fundamental principles of furniture design. Students will develop practical skills covering every stage of the design process, while increasing their aesthetic understanding and technical abilities. They will also learn about modern materials and production techniques, and develop projects that meet the needs of today's furniture industry. | | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
| 1 | Introduction of the course and presentation of its content | Introduction of the course and presentation of its content | | | 2 | General information about furniture design and its process | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 3 | Factors affecting furniture design | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 4 | Ergonomics in furniture design | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 5 | Furniture construction (joining techniques) | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 6 | Furniture production technology | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 7 | Relationship between furniture and materials | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 8 | Midterm Exam Week | Midterm Exam Week | | | 9 | Use of furniture in interior design | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 10 | Use of furniture in interior design | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 11 | Design and production of solid furniture | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 12 | Design and production of solid furniture | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 13 | Design and production of solid furniture | Providing theoretical information, making presentations, sample applications | | | 14 | Evaluation of products | Evaluation of products | |
| | Recommended or Required Reading | | K1: Smardzewski, J. (2016). Furniture Design, Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland.
K2: Postell, J. (2012). Furniture Design, Wiley Publishing, Canada.
K3: Rohrbacher, G., Filson, A., Kaziunas, A. (2017). Design for CNC: Furniture Projects and Fabrication Technique, France. | | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | | Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 40 | | Practice | 1 | 60 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 40 | | Project Presentation | 1 | 60 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | There is no |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 | | Practice | 2 | 13 | 26 | | Demonstration | 2 | 7 | 14 | | Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 7 | 7 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | | LO1 | | 5 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | LO2 | | 5 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | LO3 | | 5 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | LO4 | | 5 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | LO5 | | 5 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | |
| | * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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