ID317 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL MEDIA

Course Code:1250317
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:Lecturer OĞUZ SAĞDIÇ
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

  • Fundamentals and methods of visual media combining the aspects of photographic presentation with aesthetical considerations. 
  • Applied projects and their collective criticism and discussion. 
  • Visual Portfolio preparation.

Adapted from: "ID 317 Inroduction of Visual Media" course syllabus


Course Content

Fundamentals and methods of visual media, combining photographic presentation with aesthetic considerations. Applied projects; collective criticism and discussion; portfolio preparation.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • Creative problem defining and solving in the avisual contex.
  • Planning and managing the design based presentation process.
  • Presenting and conveying audio - visual design presentation techniques.
  • The ability to narrate the design issue through photography
  • The ability in working on visual story telling
  • Giving importance to interdisciplinary art - design interactions.

Adapted from: "ID 317 Inroduction of Visual Media" course syllabus


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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