Course Code: | ICM051 | ||||
Course Name: | Universal Design Principles | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. BİLGE YARAREL DOĞAN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Bilge Yararel Doğan | ||||
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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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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Program Outcomes |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 3 |
Total Workload | 45 |