ID 322

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ID 322

Course Title

Contemporary Issues in Design

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

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Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

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Catalog Description

Contemporary design theories and practices in the world and Turkey. Overview of current issues in art and design with reference to their social, economic, ideological, cultural and historical underpinnings. Significant and emerging concepts within the discursive formation of the discipline and their reflections on everyday global practices of designers. Experimenting with critical notions by putting current issues into short, conceptual project works.

Course Objectives

The primary aim of the course is to expose students to a range of contemporary topics and issues in the fields of art and design. By doing this, the course also intends to help students develop their own design vision and address current problems in sensible and responsible ways.

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1. Evaluate the theoretical background of the current debates in art and design.
2. Analyse key texts on contemporary art and design.
3. Articulate informed arguments in discussions on contemporary art and design issues.
4. Develop novel and critical questions that address the field of design.
5. Write critical commentary on existing products, styles and movements in design.
6. Formulate alternative visions on design vis-à-vis emerging problems in contemporary society.
 

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