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| Unit | FACULTY OF FINE ARTS |
| CERAMICS PR. | |
| Code | SRS305 |
| Name | Design Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SUNA ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Leman KALAY
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The primary goal of this course is to help students consciously apply fundamental design elements and principles and guide them in making informed artistic and design decisions in their projects. Students will learn how to implement design principles in drawing and surface design, while also experimenting with different artistic materials to gain flexibility in the design process. This course will provide theoretical knowledge on aesthetics, composition, and visual balance, while also offering hands-on exercises to improve students’ design skills. Through midterm and final projects, students will develop original drawings that incorporate various design elements, presenting their work and refining their critical thinking abilities.
Course Content
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of design elements and principles, enabling them to integrate this knowledge into drawing, surface design, and decorative applications. Throughout the course, students will explore fundamental design elements such as point, line, shape, texture, color, and typography, learning how to combine these with design principles such as rhythm, balance, contrast, hierarchy, and unity. Students will create drawings and compositions that incorporate these elements and principles, experimenting with different approaches to the design process. Additionally, the knowledge gained in this course will help students make more conscious design decisions in surface design, ceramic decoration techniques, and other artistic applications. For their midterm and final projects, students will develop original drawings that reflect their understanding of design principles, allowing for artistic and technical evaluation.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Industrial Design Steps in Product Design, Design Theories and Methods
Notes
Related research articles and internet data-based resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns Methods for Creating Designs. |
| LO02 | Analytically Evaluates the Relationship Between Industry, Products, and Designers. |
| LO03 | Learns the Ceramic Industry and Its Processes. |
| LO04 | Solves Design Problems Based on Specific Requirements. |
| LO05 | Explores Various Methods of Designing and Presents Ideas. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is aware of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical and responsibility. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Reaches knowledge, directs and constructs | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets, evaluates and analyzes data by using the theoretical and applied knowledge and develops solutions based on research and evidence. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information and communication technologies at the minimum level of European computer license. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses time efficiently and planned. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works individually and in groups taking responsibility | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Communicates verbally, in writing and visually | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Builds hand-eye coordination | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follows the social and universal effects and changes related to art and design | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It works in harmony with the different disciplines it needs in its field of expertise and project. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops multi-dimensional thinking skills | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Continuously renews itself with the awareness of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He is proficient in art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The ability to think critically, develop creative and original ideas has developed. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses theoretical and applied knowledge appropriate to the field of expertise and subject efficiently. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to their professional development, they constantly improve themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Turns concepts into original works of art | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines and interprets the problem correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to the problem. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses different materials, production methods and techniques | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the technical and technological manufacturability of the designed project | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Course Overview What is design? General concepts and fields of application. Explanation of course structure, objectives, and grading criteria. Students begin their first design research assignments. | Textbooks and supplementary resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Design Elements (Point, Line, Shape, Texture, Color) The role of point and line in design. Geometric and organic shapes. Exploring textures and colors. Students create small sketches to practice these elements. | Textbooks and supplementary resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Design Principles (Balance, Rhythm, Hierarchy, Contrast, Harmony) Visual balance and symmetry/asymmetry. The role of rhythm in composition. Students analyze example designs and create their own drawings. | Researching industrial designs made of ceramic materials until today | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 4 | Composition and Layout Principles Techniques for establishing a focal point. The use of positive and negative space. Students practice different composition types through sketches. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Visual Communication and Storytelling How to convey meaning through design. Visual metaphors in artistic compositions. Students select a conceptual theme and create a drawing based on it. Group critique and feedback session. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 6 | Color Theory and Perceptual Effects Primary and secondary colors, contrast, and tonal values. Students explore the psychological effects of colors through design exercises. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 7 | Surface Design: Repetition and Modular Patterns Using repeating patterns in surface designs. Creating modular compositions through drawing exercises. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 8 | Midterm | Submission of Drawings Using Design Principles Students submit drawings that reflect their understanding of design principles. Jury evaluation and feedback. Introduction to the second project. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 9 | Combining Organic and Geometric Forms Exploring designs inspired by nature and architecture. Balancing organic and geometric forms within a composition. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 10 | Typography and Graphic Elements Typography as a design tool. The role of graphic elements in composition. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 11 | lternative Surface Design Techniques Exploring design applications in ceramics, textiles, and other surfaces. Students develop a design suitable for a chosen surface. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 12 | The Relationship Between Aesthetics and Function Comparing artistic and functional design approaches. Students create a design that combines both aesthetic and functional elements. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 13 | Experimental Design Methods Exploring collage, digital, and mixed-media techniques. Students experiment with different techniques in their compositions. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 14 | Final Project Design and Portfolio Preparation Students develop preliminary sketches for their final project. Portfolio-building exercises. | Prepare for the given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Final Adjustments for the Project Students refine their final projects. Formatting and documenting their projects for presentation. | Prepare for the all given resources and come | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Final Exam Week | Preparation for Final Presentation Writing artist statements and conceptual explanations. Practicing presentation techniques. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Final Exam Week | Submission of Drawings Using Design Elements Students submit their final projects. Evaluation criteria: Application of design principles, composition balance, and surface design considerations. General course review and feedback. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 60 | 24 |
| 1. Project / Design | 40 | 16 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||