Information Package

MOD236

DESIGN RESEARCH

Course Code
MOD236
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. take up seriously research techniques to make the process of design research efficient.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionEnsuring the development of solution-oriented approaches while raising awareness about the diversity of perspectives before the design process.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General operation and information about the period. Introduction to the Concept of Research.
2nd Week What is research? What are the types?
3rd Week The concept of design and the act of designing.
4th Week What is design, what is research?
5th Week What are the stages of Design Research?
6th Week The concept of target audience in design research.
7th Week The target character creation process in Design Research.
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Setting the theme. sources of inspiration.
10th Week Color research.
11th Week Fabric Research
12th Week Detail, Texture Research.
13th Week Accessory Research.
14th Week Theme Board preparation, presentation and sketches.
Recommended or Required ReadingSeivewright, S. (2013) Research and Design in Fashion Design (1st Edition).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 5 3 15
Preparation for Final exam 5 3 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 5 3 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 2 8
Total Work Load113
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.76
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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