Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | IMS322 |
| Name | Social Responsibility Practices |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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. Kemal SAKARYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed that the student develops sensitivity to social issues, perceives design as a tool for generating social benefit, develops projects in line with ethical and participatory design principles, produces creative solutions to real-life problems, and establishes social interaction through interdisciplinary collaboration throughout this process.
Course Content
Introduction to the concept of social responsibility and its relation to interior architecture; presentation of social awareness, ethical design, and participatory processes; analysis of current social and spatial issues; methods for developing projects addressing real-life problems; field research and user profile analysis techniques; collaboration with non-governmental organizations and local administrations; development of design proposals aiming for social impact; generating solutions based on principles of sustainability, accessibility, and equity; presentation of design proposals and feedback processes; reporting of project outcomes and evaluation of social impact.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Van Het Hof, S. D., & Hoştut, S. (2015). KURUMSAL SOSYAL SORUMLULUK-Kavramlar, Uygulama ve Örnekler. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Notes
Visser, W., Matten, D., Pohl, M., & Tolhurst, N. (2010). The A to Z of corporate social responsibility. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the concepts of social responsibility, ethical design, and participatory approaches. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the impact of design within a social context. |
| LO03 | Develops design-oriented solutions for real-life problems. |
| LO04 | Plans and implements socially beneficial project processes. |
| LO05 | Integrates principles of sustainability, accessibility, and equity into design processes. |
| LO06 | Establishes collaboration with NGOs and local authorities. |
| LO07 | Conducts field research and analyzes user profiles. |
| LO08 | Effectively presents and evaluates the social responsibility projects undertaken. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Within the framework of lifelong learning, they gain the ability to develop themselves in scientific, social, cultural and sports fields. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses databases and other information sources effectively in the field of Interior Architecture. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 the course, the concept of social responsibility and its relation to interior architecture | Review the syllabus and course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Ethical design and user rights | Research examples of ethical design | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Participatory design concepts and methods | Examine case studies on participatory design | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Social Responsibility practices as NGOs | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Seminar: NGO | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Preparation process of social responsibility practice-1 | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Evaluating social responsibility application proposals | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Report preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Social responsibility practice activity-1 | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Seminar: External stakeholder events | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Preparation process of social responsibility practice-2 | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Evaluating social responsibility application proposals-2 | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Social responsibility practice activity-2 | Research on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Student presentations and feedback on the activities carried out | Prepare presentation rehearsal | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Final evaluation and social impact analysis | Reflect on project outcomes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Report preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Report preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Ödev |
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 | ||