DES1021 Introduction to Industrial DesignBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
DES1021 Introduction to Industrial Design Fall 2 0 2 3
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 : 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

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.