İÇT774 - DESIGN FOR EVERYONE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
DESIGN FOR EVERYONE İÇT774 2nd Semester 2 2 3 10
PrequisitesNA
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Observation
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duygu Koca 
Course objectiveThe aim is to equip students with the competence to design inclusively, considering individuals with different challenges, beyond healthy individuals with average measurements, in the context of design for everyone. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Gains fundamental knowledge of Universal Design.
  2. Can create designs that do not segregate different disability groups and can design for equal usability for everyone.
  3. Acquires the ability to design based on the social criteria of sustainability.
  4. Establishes and evaluates the relationship between the built environment and humans.
  5. Is familiar with the principles of inclusive design.
Course Content"Universal design concept"
"Ability to design without segregating individuals with disabilities"
"Social sustainability"
"Relationship between the built environment and humans"
"Inclusive design approach 
References Duygu Koca, Meltem Yılmaz, "Kapsayıcı Tasarım ", YÖK Yayınları, 2017. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Design for everyone concept
Week 2The concept of sustainability
Week 3Social sustainability
Week 4Holistic design approach without segregating disability groups
Week 5Inclusive design
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Inclusive Design
Week 8case study
Week 9case study
Week 10Creation of project
Week 11Critique of projects
Week 12Midterm
Week 13Critique of projects
Week 14Finalization of projects
Week 15Preparation to Final Exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms260
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes260
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project12020
Homework assignment41560
Midterms (Study duration)22550
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload50100300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Knows main concepts, theories, principles, methods and ethics of design discipline.    X
2. Discusses and directs the current aspects of basic concepts/principles of design and art.    X
3. Uses design knowledge to produce new concepts and theories by making interdisciplinary studies.    X
4. Knows the nature and prospects of scientific research.    X
5. Develops original concepts, principles and theories about design process and methods.    X
6. Demonstrates an ability to analyze and criticize the current tendencies about contemporary design problems and develop and apply the solutions.    X
7. Develops scientific research methods through experimental and innovative processes in the field of design.    X
8. Utilizes design knowledge and methods for benefit of society.    X
9. Plans, establishes and manages academic discussions in the field of design.    X
10. Develops project proposals by making scientific and artistic assessments and transforms the proposals into original art and design works.    X
11. Comprehends the interdisciplinary character of design discipline and shares design knowledge by using at least one foreign language efficiently.    X
12. Produces and improves scientific and artistic knowledge in the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design to accomplish lifelong learning ideal.    X
13. Demonstrates an ability in teaching, analyzing and evaluating the design field at an academic level.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest