ID691 DOCTORAL SEMINARS IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
| Course Code: | 1250691 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Industrial Design |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. OWAIN FRANCIS PEDGLEY |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course sets out to:
- prepare students for public presentations and academic dissemination of their work;
- expose students to a variety of design research topics and methodologies from amongst their peers’ work;
- provide a structured setting for instructor feedback and constructive critique;
- encourage reflection on the coherence, rigour, and contribution of ongoing research.
Course Content
Seminar presentations of the doctoral students who are in their fourth semester; demonstration of progress in thesis work; time management.
Course Learning Outcomes
On completing the course, students will be able to:
- present their thesis research progress and/or research plans in a clear and well-structured format;
- demonstrate an understanding of how to position their thesis research relative to existing studies;
- respond to audience questions with clarity and academic rigour;
- critically reflect on the feedback received to refine aspects of their research and/or presentation techniques.