ID 101

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ID 101

Course Title

Basics of Design

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+8+0) 6 TEDU Credits, 11 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

First Year

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Basic rules and principles of design. Knowledge and skills in basic design concepts, design elements, visual thinking, presentation of thought in two dimension, organization, composition, abstraction. Elements of Design: Point, Line, Shape, Dimension, Texture, Value, Color. Principles of Design: Direction, Repetition, Harmony, Balance, Unity, Dominance, Contrast, Degradation, Transparency, Movement, Rhythm, Diversity, Change.

Course Objectives

The main aim of this course is to teach the basic rules and principles of design to students and to acquire knowledge and skills in basic design concepts, design elements, visual thinking, presentation of thought in two dimension, organization, composition, abstraction. Students are encouraged to go beyond the known patterns in solving basic design problems given to them. The course is supported by extracurricular activities for students to develop their awareness of 'design in everyday life'.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret life from the industrial designers’ point of view;
2. Practice to work with clean and careful craftsmanship;
3. Create two-dimensional compositions in the direction of design principles, using specific design elements - with different materials and good workmanship; 
4. Analyze and evaluate any 2D composition in terms of design elements and principles and within the criteria of 'good composition';
5. Use the design terminology competently, especially the one specific to two dimensional design, when expressing the opinions about oneself or discussing the others' works. 

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Questioning Peer Teaching Demonstrating Problem Solving Seminars Hands-on Activities Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Attendance & Active participation

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Learning by doing

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Canan E. Ünlü, Dr. Damla Özer

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	28
Workshop	12
Field Trips/Visits	8
Hands-on Work	100
Oral Presentation	20
Poster Presentation	20
Demonstration	8
Mock Designs	120
Team Meetings	14

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