FILM AND TELEVISION
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
VCD4150 3D Printing Spring 2 2 3 5
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ECE ARIHAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor CAN PEKDEMİR
Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course enables students to understand the history, evolution and potential of 3D printing in design. It aims to provide technical competence in 3D modeling software and hardware. It also encourages the students to explore creative and practical applications in visual communication design and provides the opportunity for innovative experiments through the forms and materials of 3D printing. In addition, it contributes to students' awareness of understanding the ethical, sustainable and cultural impacts of 3D printing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Analyze the principles and history of 3D printing and its impact on design and society.
2) Apply technical skills to create 3D models using industry-standard software.
3) Design and fabricate functional and aesthetic 3D objects, demonstrating innovation and creativity.
4) Evaluate the quality and functionality of 3D printed objects and identify areas for improvement.
5) Propose sustainable and ethical solutions in the context of 3D printing materials and methods.

Course Content

This course introduces students to the principles, techniques, and applications of 3D printing. It covers the fundamentals of 3D modeling, materials, and printing technologies, exploring their creative and practical applications. Through hands-on projects, students will learn to conceptualize, design, and produce 3D-printed objects, gaining experience in problem-solving and innovative techniques.
Teaching Methods: Lecture, Individual Study, Project, Implementation, Technology-Enhanced Learning

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to 3D Printing
2) Fundamentals of 3D Modeling
3) Materials and Techniques
4) Principles of Design for 3D Printing
5) Hands-on 3D Printing
6) Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques
7) Midterm Project
8) Applications in Visual Communication Design
9) Sustainability and Ethics in 3D Printing
10) Designing a Product for 3D Printing
11) The Integration of 3D Printing with Other Technologies (AR/VR, electronics)
12) Final Project Preparation
13) Final Project Feedbacks
14) Reflection and Future Directions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lipson, H., & Kurman, M. (2013). Fabricated: The new world of 3D printing. John Wiley & Sons.
References: Bernier, S. N., Luyt, B., & Reinhard, T. (2015). Design for 3D printing: scanning, creating, editing, remixing, and making in three dimensions. Maker Media, Inc..

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 15 4 60
Midterms 1 4 4
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 125

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) Being familiar to the main concepts and methods of the social sciences and the fine arts devoted to understanding the world and the society 4
2) Having comprehensive knowledge regarding different media and branches of art 3
3) Knowing the historical background of audio-visual moving images in the world and in Turkey and keeping pace with the new developments in the area 1
4) Having a good command of the language and the aesthetics of audio-visual moving images in the world and in Turkey 1
5) Being able to create a narrative that could be used in a fiction or a non-fiction audio-visual moving image product 2
6) Being able to write a script ready to be shot 2
7) Having the skills to produce the photoboard of a script in hand and to shoot the film using the camera, the lights and other necessary equipment 2
8) Being able to transfer the footage of a film to the digital medium, to edit and do other post-production operations 2
9) Being able to create a documentary audio visual moving image from the preliminary sketch stage to shooting, editing and post-production stages 2
10) Being able to produce an audio visual moving image for television and audio products for radio from preliminary stages through shooting and editing to the post-production stage 2
11) Being culturally and theoretically equipped to make sense of an audio-visual moving image, to approach it critically with regard to its language and narration and being able to express his/her approach in black and white 3
12) Having ethical values and a sense of social responsibility 5