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Course Code: 
GRA 408
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
2
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
The course aims to provide the students with a general knowledge on design culture and current design trends.
Course Content: 

In the course of DESIGN CULTURE, the historical process of the concept of design, important milestones; art-craft relationship; common points between different types of design, technology-design relationship, social responsibility of designers and ethical values will be examined.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course Learning Outcomes of the Program Teaching Methods Measurement Methods
To have basic knowledge in the fields of art and design 1,2,4 1,2,4,5 1,2,3
Ability to research and interpret current approaches in the field 4,7,10 1,2,4,5 1,2,3
To be aware of social and ethical responsibilities as a designer 6,12 1,2,4,5 1,2,3
Interdisciplinary thinking skills 11,7 1,2,4,5 1,2,3
To have knowledge about History of Design 1,10 1,2,4,5 1,2,3

 

Course Flow

COURSE
Week Subjects Preliminary
1 Design concept overview. Distinction between design and art  
2 Different types of design and relations with each other  
3 Historical development of design. The emergence of different craft areas.  
4 Changes in the field of design with the industrial revolution  
5 Cultural dimension of design. Examination of samples  
6 Importance of functionality in design  
7 Relation of design with different disciplines  
8 Midterm exam  
9 Originality and aesthetic values in design  
10 Current approaches in design and sphericity.  
11 Importance of user-oriented design. Usability concept  
12 Usability tests and measurement methods  
13 Social responsibility of designers  
14 Environmentally friendly design and sustainability concepts  

 

Recommended Sources

SOURCES
Course’s Note  
Other  

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Homeworks  
Exams 1 Midterm Exam, 1 Final

 

Assessment

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies No Percentage of Contribution
Homework    
Midterm 1 %40
Seminar and Presentation    
Project    
Total    
Ratio of Final to Success 1 %60
Rate of Success in the Year   %40
Total   %100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies No Percentage of Contribution
Homework    
Midterm 1 %40
Seminar and Presentation    
Project    
Total    
Ratio of Final to Success 1 %60
Rate of Success in the Year   %40
Total   %100

 

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise / Field Courses
ECTS / Workload Table
Activity Number Time
(hour)
Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Length (14 x total course time) 14 4 56
Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement) 14 2 28
Homework      
Seminar and Presentation      
Projects      
Midterm Exam 1 16 16
Final Exam 1 16 16
       
Total Workload     116
Total Workload / 25 (h)     4,64
Course’s ECTS Credit     5

 

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