Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Furniture Design I AEM201 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Required
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Nurettin AY
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Nurettin AY (Güz)
Goals The goal is to design unique, distinctive panel furniture that integrates with the space, to select constructions compatible with materials and systems, and to develop skills in determining and analyzing system details.
Course Content The students who complete this course successfully: • Chair leg drawings • Flat-leg and backrest of chair • Upholstered chair with turned legs • The chair with armrest • Upholstered seat • Scandinavian cushioned seat • The students completed this course gain to comprehensive knowledge and skill about drawing, hatching and shading of furniture • Put in use knowledge/skill acquired during the course in work environment effectively.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They recognize furniture elements
2 They acquire knowledge and skills in clear drawings and detailed sketches
3 They create clear drawings of modern and solid wood furniture, including measurements, shading, patterns, sections, and details
4 It recognizes basic design principles
5 It uses basic design elements
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Providing basic information about the purpose and method of the course. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week The place of modern furniture in history. Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Characteristic features of materials and accessories used in panel furniture production Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
4. Week Basic principles in panel furniture design Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
5. Week Basic principles in panel furniture design finishing Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
6. Week A constructivist approach to panel furniture design Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Fieldwork, Question and Answer
7. Week Single furniture drawer drawing Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
8. Week Picture frame drawing Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
9. Week Drawing of a chest of drawers Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
10. Week Nightstand clear picture and cross-section drawing Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
11. Week Bedside table cross-section and detail drawing Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
12. Week Entrance hall furniture clear drawing and section drawing Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer
13. Week Entrance hall furniture cross-section and detail drawing Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Detail drawing of hallway furniture Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 Student can gather and use data to solve well defined problems on wood works industrial engineering subjects. He/She can efficiently use his or her practical and knowledge skills in practical applications. Students know general definitions of engineering drawing subject; he/she can read engineering drawings in wood works industrial engineering and also can design using computer programs. Students are familiar to measuring equipment used in wood works industrial engineering he/she has knowledge and practice to use and maintenance of measuring equipment.
3 Student can gather and use data to solve well defined problems on wood works industrial engineering subjects. He/She can efficiently use his or her practical and knowledge skills in practical applications. Students know general definitions of engineering drawing subject; he/she can read engineering drawings in wood works industrial engineering and also can design using computer programs. Students are familiar to measuring equipment used in wood works industrial engineering he/she has knowledge and practice to use and maintenance of measuring equipment.
7 Students gain skills for technical communication and team work with his/her colloquies and superior on subjects related to furniture technology and wood works industrial engineering such as design and practice. He/she has an ability to use Turkish language effectively in his/her personal or official communication. He/She has skill to represent his company/institution, sharing technical and intuitional information in electronic environment by oral or written communication.
9 Having use of foreign languages can make communication and follow up new technologies in wood works industrial engineering.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY2 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Işık, Z. , Dinçel, K. ‘’Technical drawing of wood working’’ Ankara:1981
  • • Yılmaz, Adem (2006). “Dünden Bugüne Mobilya Tasarımı ve Teknolojisi”, İstanbul
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Nurettin AY Vize 30.00
Öğr. Gör. Nurettin AY Ödev 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Nurettin AY Final 30.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Practice 10 2 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 4 4
Final 1 4 4
Practice 14 3 42
Classroom Activities 1.5 1 1.5
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0