ID311 COMPUTERS IN DESIGN

Course Code:1250311
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Industrial Design
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. HARUN KAYGAN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

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

  • individually manage computer design processes
  • make design considerations based on 3D modelling techniques and approaches
  • approach complex modelling scenario's
  • define modelling strategies for product design
  • distinguish and apply different modelling techniques
  • model towards fabrication and physical prototyping

Course Content

Introduction to three dimensional modelling, material editing and rendering using Rhinoceros, 3D Srudio Max and Alias Wave-Front (Design Studio).


Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to;

  • to generate 3D shapes, models and compositions
  • model 3D textures
  • design, model and manage multiple part assemblies
  • understand fundamentals of digital form finding
  • import and export geometry from and to other applications
  • model towards fabrication, physical prototyping

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Creative problem defining and solving.
2Planning and managing the design process.
3Presenting and conveying design solutions orally, in written and visually (2D and 3D).
4Planning, managing and evaluating the results of design-focused research.
5Contributing to the design of products in order to raise the life quality of the society.
6Generating and applying knowledge to serve sustainable production and life.
7Competency in intellectual and industrial property rights.
8Awareness of and sensitivity towards societal, institutional, individual and contextual differences.
9Awarenes of social and cultural facts and continuous change.
10Competency in economic, industrial and technological developments.
11Continuous development of professional knowledge, skills and approaches.
12Competency in the processes and actions in professional life.
13Adaptation to the different working environments and processes that the profession necessitates, and contributing to the development and improvement of these environments.
14Ability in working within teams.
15Giving importance to interdisciplinary interactions.

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