ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
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) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |