COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: INTERIOR DESIGN RESEARCH WORKSHOP

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 508	C	9	3	0	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Dr. Joana Dhiamandi jdhiamandi@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Joana Dhiamandi jdhiamandi@epoka.edu.al
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Master of Science in Architecture
Classroom and Meeting Time:	A127 08:45-11:30
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	Basic Design Space Design, Planning Production Technologies Product, Space Design, Basic Decorating Principles: Systems Design Colors Proportions Lighting Furnishing Textures Accessories, Villa/Apartment Interiors Design, Analysis and Representation of Shape, Project Ergonomics Project Representation and Communication Techniques.
Course Objectives:	This course attempts to do two things: to impart knowledge that will prove useful to you as you explore and progress along your journey into design, and to try to share some of the amazing emotions and feelings – the excitement and the enjoyment of creating environments and realizing spaces where the theatre of interior design connects with individuals to make their lives better and more fulfilled. This course explains essential concepts in a logical and sensible way by looking at the process of design, from first contact with a client, to presentation of the finished design work and beyond. Professional practices and responsibilities, trade resources, and the value of design organizations will be discussed. Through a series of projects and activities and an exploration of the work of notable interior designers and architects, students will begin to identify the various aspects of interior design to which they personally respond and consider design in a wide, global context.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Spatial Organisation
2	Light in Architecture
3	Human Experience
4	Color, Texture, Materiality
5	User Behavior

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Art and Interior Design. Exploration of art forms, Study of ornament in Interior Design, Introduction to Heritage Interiors, Industrial Revolution and its influence on society and culture, Various elements of society, General understanding of Interior Design and integration with architecture.
2	Introduction to Interior Design/ The design process / Design principles / Case studies.
3	Interior design throughout the history / Interior styles / Interior design around the world.
4	Basic Design Decorating Principles: Systems Proportions, Lighting, Colors, Furnishing, Textures, Accessories
5	Interior Design Materials and Applications (Masonry, Timber, cane, bamboo, Wood, Paints, Varnishes)
6	Space Planning. Basic anthropometrics, Introduction to design methodology, Problem statements.
7	Design Drawing and Graphics. Fundamentals of drawing and its practice, Architectural symbols, Measuring and drawing to scale, Interiors and furniture sketching, Building Geometry.
8	Understanding spatial relationships of different typologies of space (Restaurant/ Bar Retail/ Boutique Office/ Administrative School/ Civic center Theater/ Cultural center)/ Case studies
9	The understanding of client needs/ Presentation methods and techniques/ Budget estimate and Schedule / Methods used for establishing a schedule/ Presentation of second project (Students will form groups by two and they will choose an imaginary client and will design his/her house or workspace- they will be free to choose).
10	Group Critics: Presentation of the first draft of interior layout / concept
11	Group Critics: Discussion on spatial and technical interior solution
12	Group Critics: Discussion on finishing details and solutions
13	Final Presentation
14	Individual Research: Working on second project. Week 15: Layout first draft/ Presentation & conclusive discussion: Week 16: End Workshop: Project Submission

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):	'The Fundamentals of Interior Design' (Simon Dodsworth with Stephen Anderson)'Human Dimension and Interior Space'(Julius Powers and Martin Zelnik) 'Basic Interior Architecture 01:Form and Structure' (Graemme Brooker) Basic Interior Architecture 02: Context and Environment' (Graemme Brooker and Sally Stone)'Materials, Structures,Standards'(Julia McMorrough) Construction drawings and details for interiors: Basic Skills (W. Otie Kilmer and Rosemary Kilmer)
Additional Literature:	'Architectural Graphic Standards'(Charlie George Ramsey, Harold Sleeper, and John Hoke)'Architect's Data'(Ernst Neufert) The Interior Design Academy (The professional Design Course Modules)
Laboratory Work:	YES
Computer Usage:	YES
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Recognize the elements and principles of design and their applications.
2	Demonstrate competency in the design process.
3	Identify and evaluate the technical aspects of interior design projects.
4	Demonstrate competency in the use of design fundamentals as principal tools in establishing design criteria and developing the overall design process.
5	Recognize interior design as a business.
6	Produce design compositions and develop presentation skills.
7	Identify the fundamentals of design

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Master of Science in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	1	20
Project	1	50
Case Study	0	0
Term Paper	1	20
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	6	90
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	1	4	4
Final examination	0	0	0
Other	2	4	8
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

to be completed at the end of the semester