DESIGN COMPETITIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MTT372	DESIGN COMPETITIONS	5	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of the different aspects of design contests (legal limitations, technical aspects etc.) and enable their participation to at least 1 national or 1 international contest within the scope of the course.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include reading specification practically in the competition projects, criteria of design presenting, being able to interpret the legal extent and preparing the design for presentation in accordance with the specification.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the specifications of the design contest.
Compose their design ideas through notions and rules stated in the specifications of the contest concerning directly the design.
Plan their time considering the deadline for participation of the contests.
Relate the product designing with corporate identity of the institution holding the contest and its other products.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Explanation of course plan, its objectives and content, general description of the sources to be used, methods to be followed, subjects and the course	Brain storm, Lecture
1	-	Explanation of course plan, its objectives and content, general description of the sources to be used, methods to be followed, subjects and the course	Brain storm, Lecture
2	Concept Development and market research	Examination of the specification of the contest	Lecture, Case study,
2	Concept Development and market research	Examination of the specification of the contest	Lecture, Case study,
3	Source Review	Concept development	Case study, Individual Study
3	Source Review	Concept development	Case study, Individual Study
4	Source Review	Concept development	Case study, Individual Study
4	Source Review	Concept development	Case study, Individual Study
5	Sketch and Visual research	Concept development and research	Case study, Individual Study
5	Sketch and Visual research	Concept development and research	Case study, Individual Study
6	Design Sketches	Preparation of product design	Individual Study
6	Design Sketches	Preparation of product design	Individual Study
7	Design Sketches	Preparation of product design	Individual Study
7	Design Sketches	Preparation of product design	Individual Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Design Sketches	Preparation of product design	Individual Study
9	Design Sketches	Preparation of product design	Individual Study
10	Research	Technical visit	Case study
10	Research	Technical visit	Case study
11	Design Sketches and Visualization	Product Development	Individual Study
11	Design Sketches and Visualization	Product Development	Individual Study
12	Design Sketches and Visualization	Product Development	Individual Study
12	Design Sketches and Visualization	Product Development	Individual Study
13	Sketch study	Preparation of the presentation board and fabric	Individual Study
13	Sketch study	Preparation of the presentation board and fabric	Individual Study
14	Sketch study	Preparation of the presentation board and fabric	Individual Study
14	Sketch study	Preparation of the presentation board and fabric	Individual Study
15	Project Presentation Materials	Preparation of the presentation materials	Individual Study
15	Project Presentation Materials	Preparation of the presentation materials	Individual Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Visual and written materials regarding contests will be delivered by the instructor carrying out the course.
tasarimyarismalari.com
dexigner.com
designboom.com
competitions.org

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	4	16
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	129