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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ICM051

Course Name:

Universal Design Principles

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. BİLGE YARAREL DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Bilge Yararel Doğan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of universal design principles. By the end of the course, students will have the ability to design for different user groups and apply the principles necessary for creating accessible and inclusive environments. The course will enable students to develop competence in understanding the needs of different groups of people with disabilities and incorporating these needs into the design process. Additionally, students will gain practical knowledge on universal design principles and practices and enhance their own design skills by working on design examples throughout the course.

Course Content:

The Universal Design Principles course aims to teach students the importance of inclusive and accessible design, as well as the principles of universal design. This course teaches students how to address the needs of various disabled user groups and incorporate those needs into the design process. Additionally, students will be able to design accessible and functional spaces by applying universal design principles. This course helps students develop their skills in designing inclusive spaces while also promoting a sense of social responsibility.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the importance of inclusive design
2) Understand the needs of various disabled user groups
3) Develop the ability to apply universal design principles
4) Understand and apply accessibility and usability standards
5) Understand the social responsibility aspect of inclusive design
6) Develop the skill to design inclusive and accessible spaces.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Universal Design Principles Definition and history of universal design Principles of universal design Examples of universal design in architecture and products
2)	Functionality Concept of functionality and its importance in universal design Examples and applications of functionality
3)	Usability Concept and importance of usability in universal design Examples and applications of usability
4)	Accessibility The concept of accessibility and its importance in universal design Examples and applications of accessibility in design
5)	Perceivability The concept of perceivability and its importance in universal design Examples and applications of perceivability
6)	Flexibility The concept of flexibility and its importance in universal design Examples and applications of flexibility.
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Sustainability The concept of sustainability and its importance in universal design Examples and applications of sustainability in universal design
9)	Material Selection Criteria for material selection and its use in universal design Examples and applications of material selection.
10)	Color and Lighting The role of color and lighting in universal design Examples and applications of color and lighting in universal design
11)	Aesthetics and Visual Language Concepts of aesthetics and visual language and their use in universal design Examples and applications of aesthetics and visual language
12)	Technology and Innovation The contribution of technology and innovation to universal design Examples and applications of technology and innovation
13)	Sample Studies: Case studies on the application of universal design principles Discussion and evaluation
14)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cavington G.A. ve B. Hannah. 1997. Access by Design, New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Connell, B.R. v.d. 1997. The Principles of Universal Design, N.C. State University, The Center for Universal Design. Goldsmith, S. 1984. Designing for the Disabled, London: RIBA Publication.
References:	Hacıhasanoğlu, İ. (2003). Evrensel Tasarım . Tasarım + Kuram , 2 (3) , 93-101 . DOI: 10.23835/tasarimkuram.240838

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.
2) Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.
3) To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4) Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5) Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6) To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7) Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8) To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9) Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10) To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11) To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12) To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13) According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14) Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.	1
2)	Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.	3
3)	To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.	1
4)	Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5)	Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.	2
6)	To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.	2
7)	Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8)	To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9)	Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10)	To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11)	To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12)	To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13)	According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14)	Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		45