Architecture

Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
00331352	Design for All	2	Autumn	3	2+0+0	4	4

Course Type	Elective
Course Cycle	Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	midterm, homework, final
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	there are no prerequisites
Coordinator	-
Instructor(s)	Lect. Merve ATMACA
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Course Instructor(s)

Name and Surname	Room	E-Mail Address	Internal	Meeting Hours
Lect. Merve ATMACA	A-206	[email protected]	7359

Course Content

1. Understanding and discussing basic concepts (impairment, disability and handicap)
2. Understanding different humanity conditions and redefining the user
3. The meaning and emergence of the concept of design for all
4. Principles of design for all
5. Space examples of "design for all" at various scales
6. The space-user suggestion of the students in accordance with the concept and principles of design for all

Objectives of the Course

Objective of the course: In line with the concept of design for all, redefining the user with the awareness that each individual exists with their own abilities and skills, emphasizing the importance of the space and user relationship based on the principles of this concept, and gaining a new perspective.

Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching

Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses	X
Transferable Skills Courses	X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P1	To have multidimensional knowledge and understanding in the field of architecture. To have the ability to use this knowledge to make the necessary applications in the related field.	3
P2	To have the ability to make environmentally sensitive, universal design and planning by considering physical, social and economic factors.	3
P16	To be able to express by establishing a connection between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the general culture of the individual.	1

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	To obtain the ability to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge.	P.1.1	1
O2	To improve visual, verbal presentation and communication skills.	P.1.6	3,7
O3	Acquire high level visual and literary presentation and communication skills.	P.2.6	1,3
O4	Produce architectural solutions by focusing the defined priorities of design on an architectural concept.	P.2.4	7
O5	To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches.	P.16.6	7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics
1	Explaining course content and midterm / final assignments
2	Discuss the concepts of impairment, disability, handicap. Discussing different humanity states.
3	What is the concept of design for all and how did it come about? Who is the user?
4	What are the design principles for all?
5	Design disciplines and examples where design for all is practiced
6	Design disciplines and examples where design for all is practiced
7	Connection to accessibility and ""design for all"". Case study
8	Mid-term exam
9	Student presentations
10	Student presentations
11	Student presentations
12	Student presentations
13	Student presentations
14	Student presentations

Textbook or Material

Resources	Evcil, A. N. (2014). Herkes için Tasarım. İstanbul: Boğaziçi Yayınları.
	Null, R. (2013). Universal Design: Principles and Models. Florida: Crc Press Taylor & Francis Group.
	Preiser, W., Smith, K. (Ed.) (2001). Universal Design Handbook. New York: McGraw Hill.

Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Attendance	-	-
Practice	-	-
Field Study	-	-
Course Specific Internship (If Any)	-	-
Homework	1	20 (%)
Presentation	-	-
Projects	-	-
Listening	-	-
Midterms	1	30 (%)
Final Exam	1	50 (%)
Total		100 (%)

ECTS / Working Load Table

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	2	28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	14	3	42
Midterms	1	10	10
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	1	10	10
Practice	6	2	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Workshop	0	0	0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation	1	8	8
Fieldwork	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	10	10
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			120
Total Work Load / 30			4
Course ECTS Credits:			4

Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P1	P2	P16
O1	To obtain the ability to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge.	5	-	-
O2	To improve visual, verbal presentation and communication skills.	5	-	-
O3	Produce architectural solutions by focusing the defined priorities of design on an architectural concept.	-	5	-
O4	Acquire high level visual and literary presentation and communication skills.	-	5	-
O5	To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches.	-	-	5