IAED 320 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

Course Name

Colors and Textures in Interiors

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
IAED 320	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Critical feedback Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Maya NANITCHKOVA ÖZTÜRK
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. Maya NANITCHKOVA ÖZTÜRK
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course is based on an interdisciplinary study of the basic properties and theory of color, creating color relationships and harmonies, optical, psychological and spatial effects of color and different textures in interior design.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; define basic color concepts. examine the color theory. define the relationship between creating color composition through harmony and contrast. discuss the multifaceted relationships of color perception (psychological and cultural aspects and how the human eye perceives color) while solving design problems. create color choices and ways.
Course Description	Introduces the use of color and texture in interior design. Emphasizes color theories, the psychology of colors and textures, and the application of colors and textures in designing interior environments.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses	X
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction - issues, objectives, course content and conduct
2	Lecture 1: Color and texture - essential design tools in space articulation Lecture 2.: Understanding Color, Light and Seeing	Suggested video clips: Beau Lotto: Optical illusions show how we see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf5otGNbkuc How Do We See Color? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvC9MQvqHMQ Do You See What I See - BBC Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IqXyu14kpY Homework Assignment 1 - individual – follow assignment brief
3	Lecture 3.: Color Theory - color attributes and schemes Lecture 4.: Color Harmony and Color Schemes, Exploring effects on space	Watching the video clip: Design Rules 2nd Episode: Color - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Group research I - special uses of color in design; cultural dimensions of color – follow assignment brief
4	Lecture 5: Effects of color in interior space - modifying space perception, accents, mood / ambiance / character
5	Student presentation of Group research I	Homework Assignment 2 – individual – psychological effects of color – follow assignment brief
6	Lecture 6. 6.1; 6.2 Light - affecting perception, modifying color, modeling texture	Group Research II: Study of designers’ approaches Preparing materials for workshop session – fabrics, transparent and opaque materials and objects, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, papers, Cutters, scissors, candles, torches, etc.
7	Workshop (group): Affective materiality - explorations with light, color, and texture	HW: Watching the video clip: Design Rules 4th Episode: Pattern & Texture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc66yuQFVB8 Workshop Poster drafts preparation
8	Midterm week
9	Student presentations: Group research II – Designers’ approaches
10	Student presentations: Group research II – Designers’ approaches Lecture 7: Sensual richness of interiors - texture and pattern Expressive design through color and texture - approaches to atmosphere in interiors Discussion - Workshop Poster drafts	Workshop poster completion
11	Group Workshop presentations: Affective materiality - explorations with light, color, and texture	Assignment 3 individual – Project – articulation studies - developing color and texture schemes for current design project
12	Lecture 8.: Exploring design techniques and principles - composite interior effects of color texture and pattern Discussion on individual project schemes	Assignment 3 individual - project - developing color and texture schemes for current design project
13	Student presentations – Assignment 3 - project individual project studies / schemes	Assignment 3 individual - developing color and texture schemes for current design project * finalization
14	Student presentations – Assignment 3 project, Discussion, Semester review
15	Student presentations – Assignment 3 project, Discussion, Semester review
16	Student presentations – Assignment 3 project, Discussion, Semester review

Course Notes/Textbooks

Powerpoint lecture presentations and tutorials on the website

Suggested Readings/Materials

Baker, N. & Steemers, K. (2002). Daylight Design of Buildings. London: James & James Ltd.
Birren Archive Press. Mahnke, F. H. (1996). Color, environment, and human response. Wiley Architecture.
Birren, F. (2013). Color and human response. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Caan, S. (2011). Rethinking Design and Interiors. London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd.
Callery, E. (2006). 1001 Ideas for Color and Paint. Singapore: Page One Publishing Ltd.
Darren Du, (ed.), Interior lighting, 2011
Feisner, E. A. (2012). Color studies (2nd ed.). Fairchild Books. Heller, E. (2009). Psychology of color: How colors affect perception and emotion.
Mahnke, F. H. (1996). Color, Environment, and Human Response. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc. (NA2795 M34)
Simon Dodsworth, The Fundamentals of Interior Design, 2009
Naomi House, John Coles, The Fundamentals of Interior Architecture, 2007.
Grimley, C. And Love, M. Color, Space and Style, Rockport Publishers, Massachusets, 2007
Pile, J. F. (1997). Color in Interior Design. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Zelanski, P. & Fisher, M. P. (1999). Colour. London: Herbert Press.
Starbucks Design Studio (2023). Color and material guidelines for brand expression. Starbucks Corporate Design.

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	20
Presentation / Jury	1	30
Project	1	20
Seminar / Workshop	1	20
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	10	10
Presentation / Jury	1	20	20
Project	1	15	15
Seminar / Workshop	1	7	7
Oral Exam			0
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	114

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to perform, execute and manage the various responsibilities and duties of an interior architecture and environmental design professional	-	X	-	-	-
2	To be able to recognize, analyze and integrate within their practice the particular local and regional needs and developments of their profession	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to communicate and collaborate with other individuals and groups on a national and international level within their profession	X	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to develop, integrate and promote independent critical approaches for their professional practice	X	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to understand the social and environmental issues and responsibilities of their profession	-	X	-	-	-
6	To be able identify, assess and utilize the most up to date research, innovations, trends and technologies	-	X	-	-	-
7	To be able to consider the national and international standards and regulations of their field	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to develop the abilities to communicate and present design ideas within visual, oral and textual formats	X	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to design on a national and international level	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to recognize their own strengths, and develop them within an environment	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of interior architecture and environmental design and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language	X	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise	-	-	-	-	-