Course: Psychology of space and methodology of interior design

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Course title Psychology of space and methodology of interior design
Course code KDU/DIPPM
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bláhová Petra, MgA.
Course content
1. Psychology in Design The chapter introduces students to the basic psychological principles of spatial perception, with an emphasis on understanding how the environment influences human experience and decision-making. 2. Methodology and spatial mapping Students will learn to use methodological tools for interior design based on the real needs of users. 3. Colors in interior design The chapter is devoted to the theory of colors, their psychological effects, and their influence on the perception of the environment. 4. Materials and their perception Students will learn to perceive, analyze, and use a wide range of materials thanks to physical samples from a local material bank. 5. Ergonomics and acoustic microclimate The chapter focuses on the relationship between the body and space. Students will learn to apply ergonomic rules when designing interiors and furniture, with an emphasis on different types of spaces (residential, work, shared). Students will also learn the basics of interior acoustics and its influence on comfort and perception of space. 6. Democratic vs. Conceptual Design The chapter introduces students to approaches that go beyond the aesthetic level and see design as a carrier of meaning, social critique, or inclusion. 7. Presentation Skills

Learning activities and teaching methods
E-learning, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' self-study, Self-study of literature, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 15 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
no specific prerequisites are prescribed
Skills
to work systematically on either seminar work or own learning, to show interest in learning of theory of problematics usable in own practical work, to show own creativity on generally assigned task, to show the will to find different artistic solutions, alter them and constructivelly evaluate, to work independently and activelly and flexibly react to evaluating commentary of the teacher,
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
of basic sybmolism of colors in our cultural envirnoment and its dependance on western christian culture (symbolics), of creation of colors and ways of their recognition by eye (fyzics, fyziology), of descriptive, light, spacial and expressive function of color (aesthetics), of evolution and changes of functions of color and light in imagery,
Skills
to recognize basic color constrast by Johannes Iten (aesthetics), to analyze composition of an image based on symbolism and expressionism of colors, to use aquired knowledge about color, light and space in iwn creative process,
Competences
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teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Skills demonstration
Self-study of literature
Students' portfolio
Competences
Discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Written exam
Skills
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Baleka, Jan. Výtvarné umění : výkladový slovník : malířství, sochařství, grafika. Praha: Academia, 1997. ISBN 80-200-0609-5.
  • Baxandall, Michael. Stíny a světlo : umění a vizuální zkušenost. Vyd. 1. Brno: Barrister & Principal, ----. ISBN 80-86598-58-6.
  • Brožek, Jaroslav. Barvy : úvod do výtvarné teorie. Vyd. 1. Ústí nad Labem: Univerzita J.E. Purkyně, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7414-129-4.
  • Brožková, Ivana. Dobrodružství barvy. Praha: SPN, 1983.
  • Francastel, Pierre. Malířství a společnost : výtvarný prostor od renesance ke kubismu. Vyd. 1. Brno: Barrister & Principal, 2003. ISBN 80-86598-49-7.
  • Jana Macháčková Michaela Pavelková Sabina Soušková. Umění v prostoru / Prostor v umění. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2015. ISBN 978-80-85037-74-6.
  • Pijoan, J. Dějiny umění 1-10. Praha, 1977.
  • Zemánek, Jiří. Ejhle světlo : Moravská galerie v Brně, 16.10.2003-29.2.2004, Jízdárna Pražského hradu, 26.3-6.6.2004. Brno: Moravská galerie, 2003. ISBN 80-86217-61-2.


Study plans that include the course
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