ID307 FREEHAND DRAWING I

Course Code:1250307
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Industrial Design
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr GÜZİN ŞEN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Develop advanced freehand drawing skills for the accurate and expressive representation of everyday products.
  • Experiment with a variety of illustrative techniques and mixed media to enrich visual storytelling

Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Create accurate and proportionally sound freehand drawings of complex 3D forms and product designs.
  • Apply various illustrative methods and mixed media to enhance design clarity and impact.
  • Demonstrate improved fluency and confidence in using drawing as a tool for ideation, iteration, and communication in the design process

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Creative problem definition, developing solution-oriented ideas, critical thinking and creating solution proposals by synthesizing the knowledge gained✔
2Planning, managing and conducting the design process✔
3Planning and carrying out design-oriented research and transferring the results to the design process✔
4Thinking with basic design and visual organization elements and principles and being able to apply ideas in two and three dimensions✔
5Identifying the user's needs, predicting their expectations and integrating them into the design process✔
6Ability to work individually and to conduct team-work✔
7Understanding the relationship of the Industrial Design field with different disciplines and being able to carry out interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies✔
8Ability to communicate in international mediums using a foreign language and follow the professional agenda✔
9Developing an independent, lifelong learning approach by being aware of the ever-changing contexts of design✔
10Being aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental context in design and considering the benefit of society and the environment✔
11Ability to interpret the issues related to art and culture affecting the historical development of industrial design on the local and global scale✔
12Having knowledge about business models, ethical principles, and laws and regulations that should be followed in professional practice✔
13Knowing the materials and production technology within the scope of Industrial Design and using them in the design process✔
14Having command of technological developments in the field of industrial design, being able to use the necessary technological tools✔
15Being able to present design ideas and solutions with relevant communication tools and methods✔

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