Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ID 121
Course Title
Introduction to Industrial Design
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
First Year
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Fundamental design terminology. Design process and design thinking. Historical and organisational context of industrial design as a profession. Relationship of industrial design to other design disciplines. Career paths and emerging issues in industrial design.
Course Objectives
This course aims to equip students with foundational background to understand and discuss the broad context within which industrial design functions, hence inspire interest in envisioning potential career options. Familiarisation with the basics of the design concepts, processes and terminology aims to prepare students to evaluate and discuss works of design, and comprehend the position of industrial design in relation to other design disciplines.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the definitions and scope of industrial design as a profession in historical and organisational context.
- Classify and evaluate works of design using fundamental design terminology.
- Recognise design as a process with its corresponding methods and tools.
- Distinguish diverse professional career trajectories in industrial design.
- Discuss contemporary issues in industrial design.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Collaborating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Sedef Süner Pla Cerda
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 42 |
| Course Readings | 5 |
| Hands-on Work | 20 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 30 |
| Report on a Topic | 16 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 10 |
| Team Meetings | 10 |
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