ID211 DESIGN COMMUNICATION III

Course Code:1250211
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
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

The course aims to develop the student's skills in

  • Perspective hand drawing through the deconstruction and reconstruction of 3D objects,
  • 3D form alterations through sketching from the imagination,
  • Rendering product sketches (shades and shadows, material expression).
  • Analysis and drawing of human figures and hands to develop quick representations of user-product interactions.
  • Presentation of user-product interactions through storyboards

Course Content

While `developing the habbit of visualizing in 3D` is the major concern of this section of the course, topics such as the fundamentals of perspective drawing, developing surfaces of 3D objects with basic geometric forms, intersecting basic 3D objects and fundamentals of producing sectional views, assembly drawing and dimensioning will be covered.


Course Learning Outcomes

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

  • Construct accurate perspective drawings of three-dimensional objects using deconstruction and reconstruction techniques.
  • Generate and manipulate 3D forms from imagination through iterative sketching exercises.
  • Render product sketches that demonstrate clear understanding of light, shadow, and material qualities.
  • Produce quick, expressive sketches of human figures and hands in dynamic poses relevant to user-product interactions.
  • Develop sequential storyboard drawings that effectively illustrate key moments of user interactions with designed products.

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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