ID 121

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:

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the definitions and scope of industrial design as a profession in historical and organisational context.
2. Classify and evaluate works of design using fundamental design terminology.
3. Recognise design as a process with its corresponding methods and tools.
4. Distinguish diverse professional career trajectories in industrial design.
5. Discuss contemporary issues in industrial design.
    

Course Coordinator:

Sedef Süner Pla Cerda