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Program of Textile and Fashion Design

MTT449

BIOMIMICRY IN FASHION DESIGN

Course Code
MTT449
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. learn the concept of Biomimesis and in which areas it is used.
  2. learn about designers who design with a biomimesis approach in the fashion industry.
  3. can present a fashion design product inspired by nature.
  4. can use the concept of Biomimesis as a resource in their designs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionInformation on the concept of biomimesis, in which areas it is applied, and how the concept of biomimesis is a resource for design. Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with biomimesis approach in the fashion industry. Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General presentation of the course, giving information about its content.
2nd Week The concept of biomimesis, in which areas it is applied.
3rd Week Information on the concept of biomimesis as a resource for design.
4th Week Information on the concept of biomimesis as a resource for design.
5th Week Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with biomimesis approach in the fashion industry.
6th Week Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with biomimesis approach in the fashion industry.
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Making theme selections for the project.
9th Week Creating designs in line with the theme.
10th Week Creating designs in line with the theme.
11th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme.
12th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme.
13th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme.
14th Week general evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingKapsali, V.(2016). Biomimetics for Designers. Thames&Hudson.
Rouqutte, M.L.(2007). Yaratıcılık. Dost Kitabevi, Ankara.
Heskett, J. (2002). Tasarım. Dost Kitabevi, Ankara.
May, R. (2013). Yaratma Cesareti. Metis Yayınnları, İstanbul.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
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 4 4
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 4 14 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 8 2 16
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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