FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN

Department of Industrial Design

FFD 142 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Model Making
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FFD 142
Spring
1
3
2
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to provide design students with an introduction of model making techniques. The student is expected to develop an understanding of the role of models in the design process; learn about methods, tools used in the design process and about principles of craftsmanship and professionalism that will aid in their professional development.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To explore the range of materials and products avaliable for use of the professional designer.
  • To be able to use basic cutting, joining and finishing techniques for different materials like card board, styrofoam, soft woods, etc. to create physical models.
  • To be able to develop skills in 3-D model building technigues as a presentation tool.
  • To be able to refine concepts after generating and analyzing possible design solutions.
  • To be aware of aesthetic and tactile properties of materials as essential elements in the process of 3D design expression.
  • To make critical aesthetic judgments appropriate to three-dimensional design works.
Course Description The students will explore a range of materials and products avaliable for use of the professional designer and they will be able to use basic cutting, joining and finishing techniques to create physical models. They will develop skills in 3D model building/ relief techniques as an evaluation and presentation tool.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Course Overview and Introduction to Model Making None
2 Introduction to different types of models. Inclass Work Session 01: Basic Techniques: Demonstration and practice of basic techniques: Cutting, shaping, and joining PAPER materials. Materials for Inclass work
3 Inclass Work Session 02: Basic Techniques: Demonstration and practice of basic techniques: Cutting, shaping, and joining FOAM materials. Materials for Inclass Work
4 Inclass Work Session 03: Finishing Techniques: Techniques for plastering, sanding, painting, and finishing prototypes for FOAM materials. Homework 01 Materials for Inclass Work
5 Introduction to 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and other rapid prototyping methods. Inclass Work Session 04: Lazer Cutting for Form Building Materials for Inclass Work
6 Inclass Work Session 05: Functional Detailing & Material Application Materials for Inclass Work
7 Inclass Work Session 06: Material Application: Metal, Wood, Fabric, Color Materials for Inclass Work
8 National Holiday - Online Lecture Session none
9 Inclass Work Session 07: Specialized Form Building Exercise for ID & IAED Materials for Inclass Work
10 Inclass Work Session 08: Functional Detailing & Material Application of Specialized Form Building Exercise Materials for Inclass Work
11 Inclass Work Session 09: Material Application of Specialized Form Building Exercise Materials for Inclass Work
12 Inclass Work Session 10: Modeling Complementary Objects. Homework 02 Materials for Inclass Work
13 Inclass Work Session 11: Exploration of advanced materials Materials for Inclass Work
14 Inclass Work Session 12: Finishing Techniques. Homework 03 Materials for Inclass Work
15 Review of the Semester & course materials none
16 Review of the Semester none

 

Course Notes/Textbooks • Model Builder's Notebook: A guide for Industrial Designers Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designer • Interior Design and Visual Presentation, A Guide to Graphics Models and Presentation Techniques. Maureen Mitton.
Suggested Readings/Materials • Professional practice of Architectural Detailing • Design Visual Presentation • Industrial Design Illustrated

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
1
60
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
30
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
3
48
Study Hours Out of Class
4
8
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
3
8
24
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
0
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge of industrial design, and to apply it to a variety of products, services and systems from conventional industries to urban scale with innovative and sustainable approaches

2

To be able to communicate design concepts and proposals for solutions, which are supported with quantitative and qualitative data, to specialists and non-specialists through visual, written, and oral means

X
3

To be able to equipped with the related theoretical and methodological knowledge of engineering, management, and visual communication that is required for interdisciplinary characteristic of industrial design; and to collaborate with other disciplines, organizations, or companies

4

To be able to equipped with the knowledge of history and theory of design, arts and crafts; and culture of industrial design

5

To be able to equipped with social, cultural, economic, environmental, legal, scientific and ethical values in the accumulation, interpretation and/or application of disciplinary information and to employ these values regarding different needs

6

To be able to develop contemporary approaches individually and as a team member to solve today’s problems in the practice of industrial design

7

To be able to define design problems within their contexts and circumstances, and to propose solutions for them within the discipline of industrial design considering materials, production technologies and ergonomics

X
8

To be able to use digital information and communication technologies, physical model making techniques and machinery, at an adequate level to the discipline of industrial design

X
9

To be able to employ design research and methods within the theory and practice of industrial design

10

To be able to recognize the need and importance of a personal lifelong learning attitude towards their chosen specialization area within the industrial design field

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of industrial design and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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