PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
DES1021 | Introduction to Industrial Design | Spring Fall |
2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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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 : | Assoc. Prof. MEHMET ASATEKİN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. MEHMET ASATEKİN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course introduces the student to the discipline of industrial design through lectures, class discussion, one assignment, and two exams. It will provide the student with: - A general understanding of the subjects listed in the course description above. - An exposure to the visual world of industrial design. - Some experience of group discussion and teamwork. - The experience of researching, analyzing, and presenting on aspects of industrial design - Discuss the social, historical and cultural context of key art and design movements, theories and practices - Analyse a specific work of art or design related to own area of specialism |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I- define design, industrial design, formation and evolution of the profession II- identify the practice area of the profession and the other fields that industrial design relates III- identify the role of industrial designer and process of industrial design IV- define stages of design problem solving V- debate on application of industrial design on specific problems and user groups VI- analyze specific industrial design projects according to practice fields of the profession VII- relate business and management to industrial design VIII- debate on human factors, material and technology, manufacturing process, innovation and creativity in industrial design |
1. Introduction to the course. 2. Design, Industrial Design and Basic Concepts in Industrial Design 3. Design Process, Roles in Design Process and Design Criteria 4. Identifying Qualifications and Problems in Product Design 5. Color in Industrial Design 6. Collection and Process of Information in Design 7. Human Factors in Industrial Design 8. Special Topics in Industrial Design for Special Age Groups and Universal Design 9. Midterm exam 10. Business of Industrial Design 11. Presentation of papers 12. Presentation of papers 13. Presentation of papers 14. Presentation of papers 15. Design Ideation and Problem Solving 16. Innovation and Creativity in Decision Making |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course. | |
2) | Design, Industrial Design and Basic Concepts in | |
3) | Design Process, Roles in Design Process and Design Criteria | |
4) | Identifying Qualifications and Problems in Product Design | |
5) | Color in Industrial Design | |
6) | Collection and Process of Information in Design | |
7) | Human Factors in Industrial Design | |
8) | Special Topics in Industrial Design for Special Age Groups and Universal Design | |
9) | Midterm | |
10) | Business of Industrial Design | |
11) | Presentation | |
12) | Presentation | |
13) | Presentation | |
14) | Presentation | |
15) | Design Ideation and Problem Solving | |
16) | Innovation and Creativity in Decision Making |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Slack, Laura. What is Product Design? UK: RotoVision, 2006. Asatekin, Mehmet. Endüstri Tasarımında Ürün Kullanıcı İlişkileri. Ankara: ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınevi. 1997. Heskett, John. Industrial Design.London: Thames and Hudson, 1980. Bayazıt, Nigan. Endüstriyel Tasarımcılar İçin Tasarlama Kuramları ve Metodları. İstanbul: Birsen yayınevi, 2004. Clay, Robert. Beautiful Thing. An Introduction to Design. New York: Berg, 2009. |
References: | Slack, Laura. What is Product Design? UK: RotoVision, 2006. Asatekin, Mehmet. Endüstri Tasarımında Ürün Kullanıcı İlişkileri. Ankara: ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınevi. 1997. Heskett, John. Industrial Design.London: Thames and Hudson, 1980. Bayazıt, Nigan. Endüstriyel Tasarımcılar İçin Tasarlama Kuramları ve Metodları. İstanbul: Birsen yayınevi, 2004. Clay, Robert. Beautiful Thing. An Introduction to Design. New York: Berg, 2009. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 8 | % 20 |
Presentation | 4 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 15 | 2 | 30 |
Application | 15 | 2 | 30 |
Presentations / Seminar | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 77 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | |
2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | |
3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | |
4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | |
5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | |
6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | |
7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | |
8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | |
9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | |
10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | |
11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | |
12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |