Industrial Product Design
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

EÜT398

Course Name:

Semantics in Design

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÜMİT CELBİŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Investigating semantic characteristics of industrial products and the methods of applying this knowledge to design.
Course Content:	Examining the meaning of semantics in design in terms of product language functions, examining these functions (work, symbolic and aesthetic functions) through design products and discussing the effects on user masses

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To enable students to view and discuss the concept of design from different perspectives.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To provide an understanding of semantic level of product - user / user groups relations.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To create awareness about the effects of design on socio-cultural level.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General information about the course	-
2)	Design-Semantics relation, general definitions	-
3)	Design-user relations (Needs analysis)	-
4)	Functions in design (function concept general)	-
5)	Product language concept	-
6)	Functional functions-Show function	-
7)	Conceptual model, Mapping, Feedback concepts	-
8)	Exam or written assignment	-
9)	Symbolic function, symbolization concept	-
10)	Prestige and status products	-
11)	Visual presentation of symbolic structure in products	-
12)	Aesthetic functions-aesthetic detection	-
13)	Gestalt concept, gestalt principles in design, gestalt elements	-
14)	Aesthetic values, aesthetic norms	-
15)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğ. üyesinin ders notları
References:	Design. Geschichte, Theorie und Praxis der Produktgestaltung. B.Bürdek Dinge des Alltag. Donald A. Norman

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.	4
2)	Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects	4
3)	Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches	4
4)	Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.	2
5)	Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design	1
6)	Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management	2
7)	Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility	3
8)	To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	10	4	40
Presentations / Seminar	4	6	24
Total Workload			96