İç Mimarlık ve Çevre Tasarımı (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The main aim of the department which has been active since 2004 and which takes place under the roof of Faculty of Architecture is to educate interior architect candidates who will create qualified interior space environments; who have all the knowledge, skills and competences that the field of interior architecture and environmental design requires in accordance with the disciplinary definitions; who form the interior architectural designs by taking the requirements of the user to the center; who produce original interior space projects and who interact with the contiguous disciplines (architecture, industrial design, visual communication design) and in addition, with the other art and design fields. Emphasizing the conventions and values peculiar to the discipline of interior architecture is another aim of our department.

Interior architects and environmental designers who graduate from our department are expected to be sensitive towards professional ethics, research-oriented, entrepreneur, ethical towards cultural heritage as well as nature, self-confident, critically thinking, following  current design discourses, open to innovations while seeking for the conventions of the discipline.

Various courses are presented to our students under the modules of courses such as studio and practice based courses, presentation and digital technologies, history/theory, construction/detailing. The studio courses taking place in each semester are carried out in an integrated way with the other two courses in the semester; therefore, the flow of information is provided. What is meant by “environmental design” is the environmental issues related to interior space, that is the integrity of the design decisions performed in a way that will influence “the health and safety of the occupants, including air quality and circulation, temperature control, ergonomic layout, physical circulation plan and related matters” (NCIDQ_Definition of Environmental Design).

Learning takes place in the form of formal, open or distance education. In addition, practical training takes place in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions, as well as internships in workplaces.

• To use established ideas, concepts, and techniques drawn from the discipline of interior architecture and environmental design to define and analyze a wide range of professional problems addressing user needs, social and economic conditions.
• To design innovative and functional interiors based on foundational and Universal Design principles reflecting the needs and desires of audiences, contexts, uses, and content using appropriate aesthetic/methodological, historic/theoretical, technical/applied knowledge in a balanced manner.
• To use a variety of communication tools by incorporating appropriate technology when representing/reporting interior architecture and environmental design proposals in visual, written or oral contexts.
• To demonstrate an enhanced ability to critically evaluate contexts and relevant data to transform this knowledge to application when necessary.
• To demonstrate an ethically responsible approach in the realm of interior architecture and environmental design.
• To demonstrate a respectful and sensitive disposition towards the cultural heritage and historical/natural environment when giving informed decisions for interior architecture and environmental design issues.
• To demonstrate a sustainable approach to interior architecture and environmental design to improve indoor environmental conditions for presenting better life quality to users.
• To conduct professional tasks in a responsible and safe manner taking full account of risk assessment, health and safety regulations.
• To operate effectively in interior architecture and environmental design projects in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams synthesizing national and international perspectives, and using a foreign language when necessary.
• To demonstrate life-long learning skills to observe new developments in the field by engaging in continuous research.

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

• Literacy competence
• Multilingual competence
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering
• Digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

Examination and Assessment criteria of Yaşar University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Directive is considered as a base. First Cycle, Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design is awarded to students, who have achieved all courses in their program (240 ECTS) in addition to compulsory internship (if exists) with a CGPA of 2.00 over 4.00.

According to the Examination and Assessment Criteria; Success status of the students for each course are determined by a letter grade by the instructor of the course (İnstructor/lecturer) based on the results of exams, homework and other works they have completed during the semester, which is clearly stated in the course syllabus. Letter grades have numerical coefficients between 0.00 and 4.00 for grade point average calculations.

Letter grades and coefficients are listed below.

Letter Grade      Coefficient

A                           4,00

A-                          3,70

B+                         3,30

B                           3,00

B-                          2,70

C+                         2,30

C                           2,00

C-                          1,70

D+                         1,30

D                           1,00

F                            0,00

Other letters and related meanings are as below.

Letter Grade      Meaning

S                          Satisfactory

U                          Unsatisfactory

I                            Incomplete

NA                        Repeating, can not take the final exam due to absences

W                         Withdrawal

T                           Transfer

P                           Progress

“D” grade is a minimum passing grade for the courses that is included within Grade Point Average and “S” grade is a minimum passing grade for the courses that is not included within Grade Point Average

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1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

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The department has been awarded 5-YEAR ACCREDITATION (21.08.2023 - 21.08.2028) as a result of the evaluation made within the scope of TAPLAK Interior Architecture Accreditation Board (IMEPAK) Accreditation Conditions and Accreditation Criteria for Interior Architecture / Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Undergraduate Programs.

Turkish Students (Associate - Undergraduate Programs)

•High School Diploma

•Placement upon the result of Higher Education Institutes Examination (YKS) for high school or equivalency degree holder candidates or External Transfer Examination (DGS) for associate degree holder candidates by Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (OSYM).

 •Obtaining minimum required result from Yasar University English Language Proficiency Test (FLAT) or the equivalent international examinations accepted by the University. (Candidates not obtaining minimum result Yasar University English Language Proficiency Test (FLAT) or the equivalent international examinations accepted by the University should register to one year intensive English program by Yasar University School of Foreign Languages as a preparatory class)

International Students (Associate - Undergraduate Programs)

•Application Form (Yaşar University International Students Application Platform http://apply.yasar.edu.tr )

•High School Diploma

•Transcript

•Obtaining minimum required result from Yasar University English Language Proficiency Test (FLAT) or the equivalent international examinations accepted by the University. (Candidates not obtaining minimum result Yasar University English Language Proficiency Test (FLAT) or the equivalent international examinations accepted by the University should register to one year intensive English program by Yasar University School of Foreign Languages as a preparatory class) (Not Necessary for the students whose mother tongue is English)

•Reference Letter

•Motivational Letter

•Passport Copy

The graduates of the Department Design can be employed in public sectors in interior architecture positions as an administrative and technical staff in such institutions as municipalities and ministries. The graduates who wish to serve freelance can carry out design and application practice in their own offices; in addition, they can give consultancy. They may also be employed as designer, applicator, sales person or controller in firms such as kitchen, bathroom, lighting and furniture design. In addition, it is also possible for them to be employed as a researcher and/or lecturer in the Academy.

The students who successfully complete this programme may apply to second cycle programmes.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Qualification is continuous