Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Fine Arts' "Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)," which is among the four-year undergraduate programs, continues its activities to train interior architects who can develop innovative, original, and sustainable new ideas for possible problems and different arrangements in the fields of interior and environmental design and planning, and who specialize in interior architecture and human-environment relations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Department
1. Is there a difference between the Interior Architecture and Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Turkish & English) programs?
The Interior Architecture programs accept students based on numerical scores, while the Interior Architecture and Environmental Design programs accept students based on equal weight scores. The Interior Architecture curriculum focuses on "furniture," whereas the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English) follows a curriculum centered on the "human-space" relationship. There is no difference in authority and competence between graduates of these two departments.
2. Is drawing ability a requirement for the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)?
Drawing ability is often questioned in career choices. Drawing is a skill that can be developed with effort and shows the candidate's interest in the field. Interior architecture is not limited to freehand drawing; it uses various means of expression. The architecture education includes technical drawing rules, software, and modeling programs. Although freehand drawing skills are a significant advantage, they are not sufficient alone and can be developed during the education process. The elective courses in the curriculum allow students to enhance their drawing skills.
3. Which programs will I learn during my education?
Many visualization and drawing programs such as AutoCAD, Photoshop, 3ds Max, and Rhinoceros 3D are taught during the education process. These computer programs are actively used in our department's current curriculum. However, it should be remembered that these programs, like freehand drawing, are tools for students to express themselves. It is important for students to learn how to develop themselves in modeling programs and help these skills adapt to future technologies. With this awareness, students are encouraged to use these programs effectively to express themselves and adapt to new technologies during their education.
4. Are there mandatory internships during the education process?
There are two mandatory internships: an office internship at the end of the 4th semester and a construction site internship at the end of the 6th semester. Each internship lasts for 30 working days.
5. What are my career opportunities after completing the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)?
Graduates of the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English) encounter their first career path when they start their summer internships at the end of the second and third years. Upon graduation, they have the opportunity to work in architecture and interior architecture design offices, construction teams, and a wide range of private or public institutions. They can also pursue an academic career in fields related to their completed department.
