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| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | IMS208 |
| Name | Mythology and Representation |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş. Gör. Dr. Gözde ALTIPARMAKOĞLU SAKARYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to introduce students to Sumerian, Hittite, Greek and Roman mythologies in ancient civilizations and to gain the ability to analyze the traces of these mythological narratives in space, objects and art depictions. The main aim is to comprehend the effects of mythological elements on interior design and art objects.
Course Content
A comparative examination of the core narratives of Mesopotamian (Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian), Anatolian (Hittite, Hurrian), and Classical (Ancient Greek and Roman) mythologies within their cultural contexts. The symbolic meanings of mythological figures, the roles of gods and goddesses, creation myths, heroic tales, and mythological interpretations of natural phenomena are explored in relation to social structure. The course also evaluates the influence of these mythological narratives on art, architecture, and particularly interior design. The use of mythological symbols and representations in spatial compositions is discussed, alongside analyses of how mythological themes are integrated into contemporary interior design projects. The course includes applied analysis and creative exercises aimed at reinterpreting myths through the language of design.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Kramer, S. N. (2001). Sümer mitolojisi. Kabalcı Yayınevi. Hooke, S. H. (2002). Ortadoğu mitolojisi. Çev. Alâeddin Şenel, İmge Yayınları, Ankara. Erhat, A. (1972). Mitoloji sözlüğü (Vol. 12). Remzi kitabevi. Cömert, B. (1980). Mitoloji ve ikonografi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Sanat Tarihi Bölümü.
Notes
Homeros, (2008). İlyada. "Çev: Azra Erhat-A." Kadir, Can Yayınları 18 Homeros, (2024). Odysseia. "Çev: Azra Erhat-A." Kadir, İş Bankası Yayınları
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies key gods, goddesses, and myths in Sumerian and Classical mythology. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the historical and cultural context of mythological narratives. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the reflections of myths in artistic and architectural representations. |
| LO04 | Interprets how mythological imagery can be used in interior design. |
| LO05 | Reflects on the use of symbolic expression in design and the creation of visual memory. |
| LO06 | Conducts visual analysis based on archaeological and art historical data. |
| LO07 | Compares similarities and differences among mythological narratives of various cultures. |
| LO08 | Interprets contemporary art and design projects involving mythological themes and applies them in personal design work. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Constantly follows and defines current publications and developments regarding the Interior Architecture profession. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the effects of interior architecture design and applications on universal, social and environmental dimensions. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes project and construction site management and practices, environmental and occupational safety issues. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It explains the basic design, history and technical knowledge that can be used in the profession of interior architecture. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the legal consequences of interior architecture applications. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses visual design elements when preparing reports in the field of Interior Architecture. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the analyses, findings, results and suggestions of a professional idea or an interior project. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Creates/implements contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals within realistic physical, social and economic constraints, within the framework of aesthetic values and user needs. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It uses modern tools, techniques and technologies regarding design, drawing, software and application in all stages of interior architecture projects from design to implementation. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to analyze collected data, synthesize different information and ideas, interpret the results obtained and use them in the interior architecture design process. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to be sensitive to the interiors and built environments we live in, and to identify the problems and needs in these spaces with a critical and rational point of view. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Within the framework of lifelong learning, they gain the ability to develop themselves in scientific, social, cultural and sports fields. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to work individually and use priority. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can follow professional literature and other international developments in interior architecture. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | İç Mimarlık alanının gerektirdiği konularda bilim ve teknolojideki gelişmeleri izleyerek bu gelişmeler doğrultusunda kendisini sürekli yeniler. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies the professional, scientific and ethical responsibility rules concerning the interior architecture profession. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses databases and other information sources effectively in the field of Interior Architecture. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In order to practice the profession of interior architecture, he/she is open to interdisciplinary approaches and makes appropriate use of different disciplines. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the field of Interior Architecture. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses theoretical, methodological and applied knowledge in the professional field together to develop interior architectural design suggestions and applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Mythology: Definitions, Types, and Functions | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Sumerian Mythology: Gods and Cosmogony | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Creation Myths and Myths of Cosmic Order | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | The Visual Language and Symbolic Reflections of Sumerian Myths | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Visual Elements in Babylonian, Akkadian, and Assyrian Myths | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Visual Expression in Hittite and Anatolian Mythology | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Influence of Mesopotamian Mythology on Art and Architecture | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Source reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Introduction to Classical Mythology: The Ancient Greek Pantheon | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Olympian Gods and the Art of Narrative | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Heroic Myths: Heracles, Theseus, and Major Legends | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Homer and Epic Poetry: Representations in the Iliad and the Odyssey | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Depictions of Mythological Figures in Classical Arts | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Traces of Mythological Themes in Contemporary Interior Design | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Evaluation and Discussion on Representation | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Source reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Source reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||