INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 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
DES1033 Manufacturing Materials I Spring 2 0 2 2

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HAMİDE ELÇİN TEZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: Model workshop is used for material exploration.
Course Objectives: This course introduces materials and manufacturing techniques that are common to mass production. The effects of material and manufacturing technique selections on cost are explored.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the materials that are used in industrial production
2. Describe the manufacturing techniques that are used in industrial production
3. Relate to disciplinary terminology specific to materials and manufacturing techniques
4. Define the materials and manufacturing techniques of products
5. Propose design solutions according to materials and manufacturing techniques
6. Propose material and manufacturing technique alternatives for design solutions
7. Investigate 3D materials, techniques and processes to produce work; in response to a brief
8. Present 3D outcomes through display and interaction
9. Evaluate outcomes and working practices to inform future development.
10. Investigate 3D materials, techniques and processes to produce work; in response to a brief
11. Present 3D outcomes through display and interaction
12. Evaluate outcomes and working practices to inform future development.
13. Analyse a given brief to identify materials appropriate to the project needs.

Course Content

This course focuses on the processes that are used in industry for manufacturing consumer products. Students comprehensively explore the characteristics, properties and appropriate use of wood, metal, glass, ceramic, and polymers.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Raw material, supply, industry, manufacturing techniques, machining and shaping N/A
2) The properties, types, storage, and application areas of wood Reading assigned course material
3) Sheet-wood materials and their properties Reading assigned course material
4) Overview of metallurgical definitions, metals and their properties Reading assigned course material
5) Iron and steel materials, their alloys and properties Reading assigned course material
6) Aluminum materials and their properties Reading assigned course material
7) Cooper, brass, ceramic and their properties Reading assigned course material
8) Midterm Preparation for midterm
9) Glass and its properties Reading assigned course material
10) Introduction to polymers: thermoplastic polymers and thermosetting plastics Reading assigned course material
11) Types of polymers and their properties Reading assigned course material
12) Composites and their properties Reading assigned course material
13) Paint, its types and electrostatic paints Reading assigned course material
14) Review of the course material Reading assigned course material

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lesko, J. (2008). Industrial design: Materials and manufacturing guide. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons.
References: Hudson, J. (2008). Process: 50 product designs from concept to manufacture. Kondon: Laurence King.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 56

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) Having the theoretical and practical knowledge proficiency in the discipline of industrial product design 3
2) Applying professional knowledge to the fields of product, service and experience design development
3) Understanding, using, interpreting and evaluating the design concepts, knowledge and language 2
4) Knowing the research methods in the discipline of industrial product design, collecting information with these methods, interpreting and applying the collected knowledge
5) Identifying the problems of industrial product design, evaluating the conditions and requirements of problems, producing proposals of solutions to them
6) Developing the solutions with the consideration of social, cultural, environmental, economic and humanistic values; being sensitive to personal differences and ability levels
7) Having the ability of communicating the knowledge about design concepts and solutions through written, oral and visual methods
8) To identify and apply the relation among material, form giving, detailing, maintenance and manufacturing methods of design solutions 3
9) Using the computer aided information and communication technologies for the expression of industrial product design solutions and applications
10) Having the knowledge and methods in disciplines like management, engineering, psychology, ergonomics, visual communication which support the solutions of industrial product design; having the ability of searching, acquiring and using the knowledge that belong these disciplines when necessary. 2
11) Using a foreign language to command the jargon of industrial product design and communicate with the colleagues from different cultures
12) Following and evaluating the new topics and trends that industrial product design needs to integrate according to technological and scientific developments 2