Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
The aim of the course is to enhance design vision through the exploration and interpretation of thematic and conceptual based projects where the demonstration of creative curiosity, design identity and design vision is achieved. Experimental development and the interpretation of ideas into outcomes and design solutions is expected.
Course Content:
What is the design process? Integration of previous learning experiences through the development of a series of projects which demonstrate creative curiousity, research and experimental development of design solutions.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Testing, B: Application, C: Homework
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Creative experimentation | 1, 2,15 | 1,3 | A,C |
| 2) Thematic interpretation | 1,2, 12 | 1,3 | A,C |
| 3) Development of a Design Concept | 1,7, | 1,3 | A,C |
| 4) Research and development | 1,2,3,4 | 1,3 | A,C |
| 5) Appropriate Design Solutions | 15 | 1,3 | A,C |
| 6) Know how to interpret ideas from inspiration | 15 | 1,3 | A,C |
Course Flow
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | What is the design process? | None |
| 2 | Inspiration for Design | Preparation |
| 3 | Research for Fashion and Textile Design | Preparation |
| 4 | Interpreting a Theme (Project 1) | Preparation |
| 5 | Continued | Preparation |
| 6 | Moodboard Presentation | Preparation |
| 7 | MID TERM | Preparation |
| 8 | Experimental Constructions (Project 2) | Preparation |
| 9 | Development and Experimentation (project 3) | Preparation |
| 10 | Continued | Preparation |
| 11 | Sketchbooks and Interpretation of a Theme (Project 4) | Preparation |
| 12 | Continued | Preparation |
| 13 | Translating Visual Information | Preparation |
| 14 | Design Solutions | Preparation |
Recommended Sources
| Textbook |
Fashion Design Course Principles, Practice and Techniques. The Ultimate Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers, Steven Faern, Thames and Hudson, 2010
Hussein Chalayan 1994-2010 Avrupa Kültur Başkenti
Techno Textiles Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion Design Sarah Braddock and Marie O’Mahony, 1998 |
| Additional Resources | Examples of projects, visual references and inspiration. |
Material Sharing
| Documents | - |
| Assignments | Various thematic and conceptual projects |
| Exams | 1 midterm, 1 final exam |
Assessment
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 30 |
| Quizzes | - | - |
| Assignment | 13 | 40 |
| Total | 14 | 70 |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 1 | 30 |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 5 | 70 |
| Total | 6 | 100 |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Skills of seeing, perception, expression. | x | |||||
| 2 | Developing different methods of seeing and perception skills. | x | |||||
| 3 | Skills of corelating and thinking interdisciplinary. | x | |||||
| 4 | Acquisition of visual and historical point of view and assessment perspective. | ||||||
| 5 | Understanding the principles of textile design, studying artistic and social developments in the context of design principles. | x | |||||
| 6 | Acquisition of the knowledge of pattern making via the correlation of human body with ergonomy and material. | x | |||||
| 7 | Skill of being able to use the contemporary technological achievements as a design tool. | x | |||||
| 8 | Apprehension of the methods of producing woven structures. | ||||||
| 9 | Acquisition of experiences of creating original design product via using a method. | x | |||||
| 10 | Application of the knowledge of pattern making, which is acquired via the corelation of human body with ergonomy and material, by the help of relevant tools. | ||||||
| 11 | Acquisition of the sociological and historical foundation supporting design philosophy. | x | |||||
| 12 | Skill of expressing textile surfaces via sketching methods, formation of the personal ways of expressions via knowing the human body. | x | |||||
| 13 | Acquisition of structural plans and their application methods in industrial textile design. | ||||||
| 14 | Acquisition of the knowledge of design and assessment of a work/product. | x | |||||
| 15 | Acquisition of applied, visual and oral prensentation techniques of planned original creations. | x | |||||
ECTS
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 13 | 4 | 52 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quizes | |||
| Assignment | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Final examination | |||
| Total Work Load | |||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 7.04 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |
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