GEP0810 Systems-Design Thinking and ManagementBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0810 Systems-Design Thinking and Management Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ALPER CAMCI
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. MEHMET DEĞİRMENCİ
Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Attendants will be informed about; thinking process, method, methodology, holistic thinking, design thinking and designing purposfull systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course attendants will be informed about:
-Thinking process
-Problem formulation
-How to answer why, how and what questions?
-The concepts of feedback, chaos, and complexity
-The difference between mindless and minded systems.
-Design thinking.
-Interactive planning
-Decision support systems

Course Content

Thinking process, systems thinking,chaos and complexity, methodology,socio-cultural systems, iterative process of inquiry, design thinking, interactive planning,decision support systems.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual work, reading, observation, field trips and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Thinking process: dreaming, metaphor, inquaiy, paradigm, environment Text
2) How to answer what, how and why questions. Reductionist and holistic approaches Text
3) Systems thinking: definition of systems and the implications of definitions for real life problems Text
4) Systems principals Text
5) Theory of chaos and complexity Text
6) Socio-cultural systems Text
7) General review Text
8) Midterm Week
9) İterative holistic inquiry Text
10) Design thinking Text
11) Idealized design Text
12) Interactive planning Text
13) Case study Text
14) Desicion support systems Text

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: CAPRA, F. (1996) Yaşamın örgüsü : zihin ve maddenin yeni bir örgüsü, (çev. B. KURYEL).İstanbul, Yapı Merkezi.
MORGAN, G. (1997) Yönetim ve örgüt teorilerinde metafor, (çev.G. BULUT). İstanbul, MESS.

ACKOFF, R.L. (1999) Re-Creating the corporation : a design of organizations for the 21st centuary. New York, Oxford University Press.
GHARAJEDAGHI, J. (2011) Systems thinking : managing chaos and complexity: a platform for designing business architecture. Burlington, Morgan kaufmann.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 12 4 48
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 91

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2) Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3) Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4) Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5) Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6) Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7) Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8) Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9) Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10) Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11) Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12) Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13) Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.