Information Package

Master's of Fashion Design without Thesis

MOD534

BIOMIMICRY IN FASHION DESIGN

Course Code
MOD534
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
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 concept of Biomimicry and in which areas it is used.
  2. learn about designers who design with a biomimicry approach in the Fashion industry.
  3. can present a fashion design product inspired by nature.
  4. can use the concept of Biomimicry as a resource in their designs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn order to produce creative and innovative solutions in fashion design, it is important to examine models in nature within the scope of biomimicry. The course aims to maintain design tools and systems with harmonious approaches inspired by nature.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General presentation of the course, giving information about its content.
2nd Week The concept of biomimicry, in which areas it is applied.
3rd Week Information on the concept of biomimicry as a resource for design.
4th Week Information on the concept of biomimicry as a resource for design.
5th Week Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with a biomimicry approach in the fashion industry.
6th Week Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with a biomimicry 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
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
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 6 12
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 12 168
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 6 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 12 12
Homework 2 6 12
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5 X X X X