ID101 BASIC DESIGN I
| Course Code: | 1250101 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 8 (4.00 - 8.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Industrial Design |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. DALSU ÖZGEN KOÇYILDIRIM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn the elements and the principles of design:
- Elements of Design: Point, Line, Shape, Size, Texture, Value, Color
- Principles of Design: Direction, Repetition, Harmony, Emphasis, Gradation, Contrast, Dominancy, Balance, Depth, Transparency, Rhythm, Figure-Ground Relationship, Organization, Composition
Classes consist of exercises to develop mental and manual skills of students while they cope with basic design problems. Students are encouraged to approach problem areas beyond their conventional definitions. The course is supported by extra-curricular activities/assignments to improve students’ awareness of ‘design’ in daily life.
Course Content
Introduction to the basic concepts of design, visual thinking, nature of materials and structural principles. Elementary skills of sketching, drawing and modeling. Approaching a problem area beyond its conventional definition.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
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Evaluate the basic principles of design through the basic design problems formulated with the elements of design.
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Adopt a creative approach to problem solving and to become self-critical in the editing of the work.
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Use a vocabulary of terms specific to the design activity and particularly two dimensional design.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Creative problem definition, developing solution-oriented ideas, critical thinking and creating solution proposals by synthesizing the knowledge gained | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Planning, managing and conducting the design process | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Planning and carrying out design-oriented research and transferring the results to the design process | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Thinking with basic design and visual organization elements and principles and being able to apply ideas in two and three dimensions | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Identifying the user's needs, predicting their expectations and integrating them into the design process | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ability to work individually and to conduct team-work | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Understanding the relationship of the Industrial Design field with different disciplines and being able to carry out interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Ability to communicate in international mediums using a foreign language and follow the professional agenda | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Developing an independent, lifelong learning approach by being aware of the ever-changing contexts of design | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental context in design and considering the benefit of society and the environment | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Ability to interpret the issues related to art and culture affecting the historical development of industrial design on the local and global scale | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Having knowledge about business models, ethical principles, and laws and regulations that should be followed in professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Knowing the materials and production technology within the scope of Industrial Design and using them in the design process | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Having command of technological developments in the field of industrial design, being able to use the necessary technological tools | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Being able to present design ideas and solutions with relevant communication tools and methods | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution