Course Information

Course Name	Turkish	İç Mimarlıkta Tarih ve Kuram I
	English	History and Theory of Interior Architecture I
Course Code	ICM 104	Credit	Lecture (hour/week)	Recitation (hour/week)	Laboratory (hour/week)
Semester	2	4	3	-	-
Course Language		Turkish
Course Coordinator		Ahmet Erdem Tozoğlu
Course Objectives		Understand the historical background of Afro-Eurasian civilizations. Examine the relationship between cultures and their architectures in a historical context. Classify different construction techniques and technologies. Distinguish various building techniques and architectural space configurations. Interpret the spatial characteristics and organization of structures through drawings and photographs.
Course Description		History and Theory of Interior Architecture I aims to critically examine the development of space, culture, and daily life in the Afro-Eurasian world from the prehistoric period—when the earliest examples of architecture and art emerged—until the 14th century. One of the course’s primary objectives is to trace cultural encounters and flows over centuries of social development and interaction, discussing the historical background and formal characteristics of spatial practices. Within this scope, the course will adopt a comparative perspective, particularly focusing on the architectural traditions that developed in the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, and the Turkic world through specific thematic frameworks.
Course Outcomes		Upon successfully completing this course, students will gain the following knowledge, skills, and competencies: Knowledge of the role of geographical, historical, socio-cultural, ideological, political, economic, and religious factors in shaping space. The ability to evaluate selected spatial examples from different civilizations and historical periods in the context of interior architectural components. Critical thinking skills to question the intellectual background that shapes architectural and interior architectural theories. Research and presentation skills on relevant topics.
Pre-requisite(s)		none
Required Facilities		For research and homework assignments of the course, you should have : 1. A stable internet connection for accessing online resources. 2. A stable computer or tablet 3. Access to ITU Ninova course management system
Other		none
Textbook		none
Other References		please see the course syllabus.

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