ECTS - - Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Compulsory Departmental Courses
ATU100 - Orientation (1 + 0) 1
President's Speech; Life at Atılım (Presentations by Administrative Units); Library Seminars; Book Borrowing-Returning Session; Department Promotion Meetings; Promotion of Sports Activities; Visits to Kiosks of Student Clubs and Communities; Informative Presentation on Education Technologies; participation in events organized within the scope of ATU 100.
ICM101 - Basic Design in Interior Architecture I (4 + 6) 12
The course comprises of practical works that teach the basic principles of design for building a network of relationships between design elements and the language of design. The course follows a learn by doing approach and emphasizes the development of hand mind skills through applications and presentations. In addition, the course covers the principles and theories of texture and color.
ICM102 - Basic Design in Interior Architecture II (4 + 6) 12
The course focuses on the three-dimensional network of relationships between design elements. It consists of practical studies that teach the language of design through the method of learning by doing and giving criticism. The course also encompasses the utilization of principles of color and texture in volumes and/or spaces. Furthermore, the course incorporates the development of hand mind skills through applications and presentations.
ICM111 - Technical Drawing I (2 + 2) 7
The course focuses on applications for developing technical drawing skills that are es-sential for creating compliant technical drawings and completing drawings required for all design and presentation processes. In class exercises and assignments on drawing geometric objects will help stu-dents reinforce and apply the information they have learned.
ICM112 - Technical Drawing II (2 + 2) 7
The course focuses on applications for devel-oping technical drawing skills that are essential for creating compliant technical drawings and completing drawings required for all design and presentation processes. The course covers the requirements of architectural technical drawing and project, and surveying studies are done. In class studies and assignments are used to reinforce and apply the information learned.
ICM114 - Presentation Techniques (1 + 2) 6
This course covers visual and verbal expression methods of presentation techniques. Line, hatch, texture, shading and color exercises are completed using various rendering tools. The use of color and materials is taught and the effective use of drawing types is practiced.
ICM121 - Introduction to Interior Architecture (2 + 0) 3
The profession of interior architecture is conveyed through related contexts. Students make presentations on Gestalt principles, design principles, types of organization, texture and color theories. The course emphasizes the development of teamwork, presentation techniques, design language and expression skills.
ICM201 - Interior Design I (4 + 6) 12
The course focuses on the development of proposed solutions using research methods in the interior design process. It includes a user centered design that considers physical environmental conditions, aesthetic and functional needs, interior building systems, laws and regulations, and effective presentation techniques relevant to the given project topic.
ICM202 - Interior Design II (4 + 6) 12
The course focuses on the development of proposed solutions in the interior design process using effective digital communication techniques and technologies. It includes a user centered design that considers physical environmental conditions, aesthetic and functional needs, as well as the study of interior building systems, laws, and regulations relevant to the given project topic at appropriate scales.
ICM211 - Construction and Materials I (2 + 2) 4
The course includes the constructions, elements, and materials of base building structural systems including transitions and finishes, building foundations, walls, floors, partitions, horizontal and vertical voids, ramps and stairs, elevators, roofs, eaves, awnings, pergolas, etc. It provides information on construction elements and materials.
ICM212 - Construction and Materials II (2 + 2) 4
The course covers interior building elements and materials, acoustical and thermal insulation, horizontal vertical surface coverings, cladding transi-tions, finishings, windows, doors, product selection, environmental impacts and applications by examining the relationship between the base-building structural systems and interior structure.
ICM221 - History of Art and Architecture I (2 + 0) 3
This course examines significant examples of architecture and art-work from various regions throughout history. It takes a chronological ap-proach to discuss and convey the characteristics of works from the Paleolithic era to the 16th century. The course emphasizes the interactions between different periods and cultures while highlighting the distinctive features of each work.
ICM222 - History of Art and Architecture II (2 + 0) 3
This course examines significant examples of architecture and artwork from various regions throughout history. It takes a chronological ap-proach to discuss and convey the characteristics of works from the Anatolian Seljuk Period up to the end of the 18th century. The course emphasizes the interactions between different periods and cultures while highlighting the unique features of each work.
ICM232 - Climatic Comfort, Passive and Mechanical Systems (2 + 0) 3
The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in environmentally conscious design and project work.Key concepts addressed in the course include sustainability,ecological design,the ecological environment,green building,environmentally friendly practices, and zero emission strategies.
ICM241 - Ergonomics (1 + 2) 5
In the interior design process,it is important to consider ergonomics,anthropometric principles,and the diversity of the human body.This knowledge is demonstrated through examples of various design approaches and experienced in the studio environment.The differences in ergonomic requirements for residential and commercial interiors are explained and compared through examples.This information is then analyzed and interpreted through reallife examples using homework and presentation methods.
ICM242 - Environmental Psychology (2 + 0) 2
This course examines the causal relationship between humans and the physical environment,based on the assumptions of Environmental Psychology.It analyzes how the physical environment affects human perception and behavior from personal,social,and cultural perspectives.
ICM299 - Summer Practice I (Site) (0 + 0) 6
The construction site internship provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in interior architectural applications and details in construction sites,where the rough work is completed and the fine work is initiated.Over the course of 20 working days,students engage in observations at the construction site,acquiring professional knowledge in the process.
ICM301 - Interior Design III (4 + 6) 12
Research is conducted to address the design problem and create a requirement program and spatial organization. A design language is developed. Detail solutions are determined by different scale requirements. The design problem is resolved by considering lighting, thermal comfort, acoustics, ergonomics and material selection.
ICM302 - Interior Design IV (4 + 6) 12
Research is conducted to address the design problem and create a requirement program and spatial organization. A design lan-guage is developed. Close environment and detail solutions are determined by different scale requirements. The design problem is resolved by considering lighting, thermal comfort, acoustics, ergonomics and material selection.
ICM303 - Furniture Design (1 + 2) 4
The course covers the principles of furniture design,including information on the basic components of furniture such as materials,color,and texture,as well as production techniques.Throughout the design process,students will gain experience in producing products that meet physical,aesthetic,ergonomic,and economic parameters while solving original design details.
ICM304 - Wet Space Design (2 + 2) 4
The design and implementation of wet areas within buildings will be examined in at least two distinct projects. The aim is to consider principles, standards and mechanical limitations relevant to these areas. Decision-making regarding the atmosphere within wet spac-es, as well as plumbing, lighting and air conditioning will be addressed.
ICM321 - History of Art and Architecture III (2 + 0) 3
In the 19th and 20th centuries, the philosophies and movements based on the architects, designers, and artists who left a significant impact on the period and the development of architecture, interior architecture, and art history are analyzed comparatively with the use of three-dimensional visuals, photographs, plans, sections and elevations.
ICM341 - Color Theory and Applications (2 + 1) 3
Basic information about color phenomenon and perception, color systems and schemes, the relationship of color with light, texture and material, color in various design disciplines, color uses and application methods within the built environment, possible psychological and physiological effects of these methods on different user groups, color emotion associations, analysis of color uses within the framework of spatial comfort.
ICM342 - Detailing Studio (1 + 2) 3
The course focuses on the process of detailing in interior design by providing examples of current approaches, standards, materials, and application techniques. Students analyze detail solutions of applied interior designs and make presentations. At the end of the semester, students are required to draw a detailed application project of a given area in different scales (such as 1/20, 1/10, 1/5, 1/1) with an original and innovative approach.
ICM399 - Summer Practice II (Atelier) (0 + 0) 6
The atelier internship provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the production of furniture and equipment,as well as in the use of materials,details, and applications.Over the course of 20 working days,students observe and participate in the atelier,gaining knowledge and handson experience in production and materials.
ICM401 - Interior Design V (4 + 6) 12
The first half of the course is designed to develop students' time management skills to plan spatial functions,design circulation areas,effectively solve complex design problems,and formulate alternative solutions.The second half of the course focuses on developing the student's ability to produce detailed drawings for the implementation of the space and to make an effective presentation using realtime visualization techniques.
ICM402 - Interior Design VI (4 + 6) 12
The first half of the course is designed to develop students' time management skills to plan spatial functions,design circulation areas,effectively solve complex design problems,and formulate alternative solutions.The second half of the course focuses on developing the student's ability to produce detailed drawings for the implementation of the space and to make an effective presentation using realtime visualization techniques.
KRY111 - Career Planning (1 + 0) 1
Being a student at Atilim University, Student-centered programs at Atilim University, Faculty, Department presentations, Career Planning and Coop Program, Erasmus, CV writing types, Interview techniques, Effective Communication and presentation techniques, Intelligence and Personality
TURK401 - Turkish Language I (2 + 0) 2
Languages and their classification; history of Turkish language, its spread over the world and its place among other languages; Turkish language in the republic era; orthography; expressions; foreign words, suffixes and prefixes; punctuation; language and verbalism.
Elective Courses
ART201 - Introduction to Photography (3 + 0) 4
Definition of photography and the photographer, the uses of photography in life, camera and its parts (aperture, iso, shutter, lens), light and its use in photography, composition rules in photography, the works of photographers from the world and Turkey.
ART222 - History of Jazz (3 + 0) 4
The history of music before 1900`s; Blues and Ragtime music genres; the impacts of musical, social and cultural structures of jazz music in New Orleans before its emergence in the region; main jazz movements starting from the very first Dixieland music to Fusion jazz movement today.
ART266 - Jewelry Design (3 + 0) 4
Shape elements, point-line-surface relation, drawing techniques, form-shape, measure-ratio, light-dark, shadow-light, volume information, texture types and touch; hand tools; production using simple modeling techniques; cutting and leveling techniques, assembly and skidding procedures; design preparation, metal and different material shaping and
ART269 - Entrepreneurial World of Contemporary Art (3 + 0) 4
The function and global organisation of contemporary art, which are considered as one of the most important investment tools in the world by international institutions, the socio-economic dimension of the events and the relationship between the world of art: collector, sponsor, and entrepreunership.
ART281 - The Healings of Art (1 + 2) 4
Contribution to the self's personal inner journey through art, artist's inner essential through art and healing techniques (breath, meditation etc.), discovery of the appropriate artistic space, the self through movement, body percussion, music, storytelling, visual arts (photography, collage, inspirational drawing, meditative painting, clay, etc).
ART284 - Stage Management of Theater and Movie Review (3 + 0) 4
Analysing theater plays that dominated the history of theater in philosophical theme; finding the substances and determine in search of theatric space at the world theater journey, discussion of the predeterminated movies that made the breakthrough in world history within the context of Sartre/Existentialist philosophy and Spinoza/Ethica.
ART291 - Body Language and the Art of Persuasion (3 + 0) 4
Posture, mimic, gesture, a correct and accurate way of using the intonation of speech; leadership skills and abilities to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking in the business and social environment; convincing others to adopt new ideas using body language.
ENG393 - Basic English Speaking Skills (3 + 0) 4
This course provides students with a range of basic communicative activities aimed at activating their existing skills to participate effectively in basic communicative contexts. Students will practice how to communicate accurately in academic or professional environments with confidence.
HUM109 - The History of Early Modern Mediterranean (1450-1789) (3 + 0) 4
The description of the early modern Mediterranean in general terms from the geographical discoveries to the French Revolution; political, social, historical and economic developments and transformations in the early modern Mediterranean; wars and trade in the axis of Ottoman-Spanish hegemony struggle in the Mediterranean basin.
HUM112 - Preparation for Professional Life (3 + 0) 4
Greeting others kindly and politely; personality traits, body language and smiling; introduction to professional life; preparing CV and resume and preparation for interviews; the concept of being a good human: ethical conduct; the manners of new generation in business life; time management and its importance; addiction in business life, the limits of the work environment, challenges in professional life.
HUM204 - Volunteering Studies (1 + 0) 4
Participating voluntarily in the work of aid organizations established within public institutions, local governments and non-governmental organizations in order to support those who face difficulties, especially children, the elderly, the disabled and disadvantaged groups, and sharing what they acquired through the university education.
HUM211 - Gender Studies and Women Rights (3 + 0) 4
Introduction; gender perceptions; woman and health; woman and politics; woman and law; modernism, gender and women rights; types of violence against women and their prevention; woman and literature; woman labor in the global economy; worklife and woman; woman and entrepreneurship; woman and environment.
HUM212 - Gender Equality (3 + 0) 4
This course focused on examine main subjects and current issues of Gender Studies by precisely taking the principle of equality and discrimination at hand, Help students follow gender studies in Turkey and across the globe and develop abilities of students to examine and generate behavioral patterns in their daily social life in a gender-mainstrea
HUM291 - Body Language and Communication Methods (3 + 0) 4
Posture, mimic, gesture, a correct and accurate way of using the intonation of speech; leadership skills and abilities to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking in the business and social environment; convincing others to adopt new ideas using body language.
HUM318 - Introduction to Logic (3 + 0) 4
Basic logical concepts, reasoning, argument analysis, informal logic, language and definitions, fallacies, syllogistic logic, categorial propositions, syllogisms in ordinary language, modern symbolic logic, propositional logic, truth functions and arguments, methods of derivation, predicate logic.
ICM322 - Meaning in Design (3 + 0) 4
The course focuses on semiotics, representa-tion, and meaning formation in visual culture. The role of form in the formation of design language and its spatial correspondences are examined. Students develop critical approaches to representation issues through architectural examples.
ICM352 - Urban Furniture Design (1 + 2) 4
The course examines the fundamental principle that urban furniture is designed to fulfill the needs of users,encompassing aspects such as comfort, transportation,recreation, entertainment,and protection from external influences.It considers the role of urban furniture in urban open and closed spaces, evaluating its aesthetic and functional aspects in the context of urban identity.
ICM354 - Stage Design (1 + 2) 4
During the design process of a performance space,it is important to consider the organization the hall,stage,and stage space both the interior and exterior.This includes designing the stage décor and hall environment, and structuring the formal and visual layout of the entire performance space.
ICM356 - Retail Based Design (1 + 2) 4
The course covers basic information about the business/brand phenomenon in the interior design process.It also included popular brand identity design and interior design in multibranch businesses,as well as facade design,showcase design and instore stand design.Brand creation for merchandising is discussed through examples and design projects are developed.
ICM358 - Multi-Functional Modular Spaces (1 + 2) 4
This course explores the spatial effects of the changing world order,focusing on spatial qualities and user profiles,with the aim of designing new requirements that may arise in different scales and types of spaces (residences, openindoor public spaces,etc.) with an emphasis on multifunctionality and modular consciousness.
ICM373 - Art, Architecture and Ethic (3 + 0) 4
This course explores the concept of moder-nity and related ideas that emerged during the modern period.It analyzes art and design products in the context of historical concepts.Additionally,the course covers ethics and associated issues.Students are expected to critically analyze examples and interpret art,design,and interior design products.
ICM381 - Ecological Design (1 + 2) 4
The objective of ecological design is to establish a positive feedback loop between the air and water cycles, from the protection of animal and plant communities to human health. This course encompasses both the conservation of natural resources and the promotion of a healthy environment for human habitation.
ICM383 - Theory of Light and Color (3 + 0) 4
The course covers fundamental concepts of light and color phenomena,their application in the built environment and the potential psychological and physiological effects on users.It analyzes the use of light and color applications in the context of spatial comfort.
ICM384 - Universal Design (1 + 2) 4
The course consists of studies aimed at designing for all types of users in line with the universal design approach and principles.It aims to analyze the relationships between humancentered design,useroriented design,empathic design,and universal design.In addition,it includes the relationship of the concept of universal design with accessible, adaptable,and usable design.
ICM421 - Conservation and Restoration (3 + 0) 4
The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of immovable cultural assets. It includes definitions and values, conserva-tion principles, national and international conservation laws and regulations, and intervention methods for historical buildings. Students will also pre-pare surveys and work on restitution, restoration, and renovation projects to adapt old buildings for new functions.
ICM451 - Principles of Site Plan (1 + 2) 4
The course examines the principles,techniques,and approaches utilized in the design of a site plan,which are exemplified through spaces of varying functions.It emphasizes the significance of the relationship between interior and immediate environment design at different scales.
ICM454 - Interior Design of Commercial Buildings (1 + 2) 4
In the context of commercial structures,a small scale store typi cally located within a shopping mall is often presented as a design challenge.In the project,the expectation is to design distinctive and functional spaces by considering both the advantages offered by a shopping mall and the constraints imposed by its specifications.
ICM461 - Advanced Computer Based Presentation I (1 + 2) 4
In this course, students will develop their mod-eling skills to create realistic visuals for presentation. The material decisions of the created models, their combination in the scene setting, the import of furniture models, the lighting (light, color and texture) and the camera angles, the settings of the calculation, the editing of the visual during the calculation and the saving of the visual and the management of the work file in all these processes are understood through examples.
ICM462 - Advanced Computer Based Presentation II (1 + 2) 4
Students develop modeling skills to create realistic visuals for presentations. The material and furnishing decisions involved in the creation of models, scene settings, lighting (light, color and tex-ture), camera angles and configuration settings are explored through the application of examples.
ICM463 - Computer Aided Rendering Techniques and Architectural Presentation (1 + 2) 4
The tools of the software are understood through examples.Sections and plans are created as furnished and area defined visuals and their application processes are taught.Editing tools for visual layout elements are demonstrated.With the acquired content, the objective of preparing interior design presentation sheets is accom plished.
ICM464 - Building Information Modeling (1 + 2) 4
The Building Information Modeling (BIM) course focuses on 3D modeling.It involves understanding the properties and geometries of components such as walls,floors,doors, windows,and stairs,which are the fundamental elements of modeling in the Revit program.
ICM471 - Documentation of Historical Buildings (1 + 2) 4
The documentation of historical buildings and related traditional and modern measuring techniques; preparing pre-researches of selected historical building in the context of the preparation of restoration project; explanation of drawing techniques and mapping of deterioration analyzes and periods on 1/50, 1/20, and 1/10 scaled drawings.
ICM472 - Analysis of Historical Places (3 + 0) 4
The course examines historical places se-lected from the ancient period, Europe and the Turkish-Islamic world, exploring their archi-tectural, geographical, cultural and social significance considering housing and set-tlements. It discusses the characteristics of the selected buildings in the context of urban history, architecture and art history.
ICM474 - Design Philosophy (3 + 0) 4
The course explores the contributions of philosophical thinkers to the historical development of design theory and practice, the role of philosophical thought in the design process, and its impact on design perception. It also encourages critical perspectives on design and interior architecture products through aesthetic evaluation.
ICM475 - Analysis of Space (3 + 0) 4
The course analyzes the formal, social and cultural aspects of spaces in different areas and cultures. It examines how design is produced and con-sumed socially based on the fact that it reflects the social, cultural and economic developments of the era in which it is produced.
ICM477 - Contemporary Art Movements (3 + 0) 4
The course focuses on the transformation in the world of art and design in Europe and America from the second half of the 19th century onwards. It covers all art movements that have emerged since the Impressionism Movement and their impact on contemporary art. The process of transformation from classical to contemporary art is explained from a worldhistorical, socio-cultural, sociological, and philosophical perspective.
ICM481 - CO_OP Practice I (1 + 2) 4
In the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, the processes and policies for designing and implementing spaces and products of various functions are defined, including approaches to increase design awareness. The defined outcomes of the related elective course that the student may take are applicable to this course.
ICM483 - CO_OP Practice II (1 + 2) 4
In the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, the processes and policies for designing and implementing spaces and products of various functions are defined, including approaches to increase design awareness. The defined outcomes of the related elective course that the student may take are applicable to this course.
ICM485 - CO_OP Practice III (1 + 2) 4
In the field of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, the processes and policies for designing and implementing spaces and products of various functions are defined, including approaches to increase design awareness. The defined outcomes of the related elective course that the student may take are applicable to this course.
ICM491 - Drawing (1 + 2) 4
The course covers drawing techniques, line aesthetics, proportion, and placement. It teaches how to create accurate, solid, and aesthetic patterns by transferring the third dimension with constructive lines and light shadow, and how to address volume issues with linear toning
ICM493 - Research and Report Writing (1 + 2) 4
The course covers the scientific research process, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, literature review, research methods, sampling techniques, ethical standards, data collection and analysis, report writing, referencing, and effective written and oral presentation techniques.
ISL313 - Managerial Skills for the 21st Century (3 + 0) 5
Self-management, personal financial management, time and stress management and organization skills, workplace etiquette/dress, ethics, politics and diversity, accountability and workplace relationships, communication and electronic communication, motivation, leadership and teams, conflict and negotiation, networking, job search skills, resume preparation, interview techniques, career management.
ISL328 - Financial Literacy and Legislation for Entrepreneurs (3 + 0) 5
Tax legislation, business law information and obligations related to legal legislation in start ups, different company and business types and selection principles, interpretation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
ISL408 - Introduction to Sustainability (3 + 0) 5
What is sustainability; sustainability and related polices; climate and global change; environmental and resource economics; sustainable business practices; sustainability: ethics, culture, and history; sustainable development; sustainability indicators.
ISL414 - Entrepreneurship and Business Plan (3 + 0) 5
Fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, innovative thinking techniques and types, strategic management and planing, alternative ways of launching a business, business plan and fundamental elements of busines plan, techniques of preparing a business plan, from planning to practice, marketing, production
ISL437 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Seminars (3 + 0) 5
Fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship, personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, innovative thinking techniques, barriers of innovation, internal and external factors of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, strategic management and planing, alternative ways of launching a business, business plan and fundamental elements of busines plan,
KOR301 - Korean III (3 + 0) 4
This course includes more vocabulary, structure and communicative skills at elementary level. The class activities are grouped around various themes such as occupations, hobbies, countries, and functions such as asking for and giving information, offering and responding.