Information Package

Master's of Fashion Design without Thesis

MOD516

DESIGN AND SYMBOLS

Course Code
MOD516
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. learn the reflections of traditional structures, rituals, motifs, shapes and colors on clothing and culture from the past to the present,
  2. can analyze the reflection of motifs, shapes and colors on clothing, where symbols are associated with design,
  3. can apply design ideas through Symbols.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTraditional structures, rituals, motifs, form and color, which have been reflected from the past to the present, have been reflected in the clothing culture. The origins of these forms, which are reflected in the clothing culture, the stages they go through, the forms they take on the clothing are analyzed and exemplified on the product designs. In this course, these issues will be examined in the historical process.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General information about the course
2nd Week Traditional structures and rituals from past to present
3rd Week Origins of traditional structures and rituals
4th Week Modern and traditional differences of symbolic structures and rituals in design
5th Week Reflection of traditional structures and rituals on clothing
6th Week Analysis of clothing symbol reflections
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Historically traditional motifs, forms and colors
9th Week Origins of traditional motifs, shapes and colors
10th Week Stages of traditional motifs, forms and colors
11th Week Reflection of traditional motifs, forms and colors on clothing
12th Week Analysis of the reflection of motifs, forms and colors on clothing, in which symbols are associated with design
13th Week Implementation of design ideas
14th Week General Evaluations
Recommended or Required ReadingErtürk, N. (2018). Orta Asya'dan Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'na Türklerde Giyim Kuşam:(MÖ 5. Yüzyıl MS 18. Yüzyıl). Hayalperest Yayınları.
Koçu, R. E. (1967). Türk giyim, kuşam ve süslenme sözlüğü (Vol. 1). Başnur Matbaası.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Report Preparation
  • 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 2 5 10
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 5 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 12 12
Homework 2 5 10
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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