ECTS - Materials and Manufacturing Methods in Product Design

Materials and Manufacturing Methods in Product Design (EUT223) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Materials and Manufacturing Methods in Product Design EUT223 3 0 0 3 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Emrah Demirhan
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to inform students about materials and production methods and to contribution of them to their design processes.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To obtain general information about materials.
  • Learns the production technique appropriate to the material.
  • Selects the right material and production method during the design process.
  • They gain the ability to make models with the material and production method knowledge they have learned.
  • They have information about the time, quantity and cost differences between production techniques.
  • They learn production methods and general usage areas of materials.
Course Content The analysis of general characteristics of the materials and material focused production methods in order to choose the right material and production method in the design process; explanations of product functionality and identity, factors affecting product design and within this scope, the role and importance of material selection and the sample

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to materials and production methods.
2 Lecture: Plastic materials 1 Discussion: Plastic materials through product samples.
3 Lecture: Plastic materials 2 Discussion: Plastic materials through product samples.
4 Konu anlatımı: Metal malzemeler. Tartışma: Ürün örnekleri üzerinden metal malzemeler.
5 Lecture: Wooden materials. Discussion: Wooden materials through product samples.
6 Lecture: Ceramics and glass materials. Discussion: Ceramic and glass materials through product samples.
7 Lecture: Forming technologies. (Plastic) Discussion: Forming technologies through product examples.
8 Lecture: Forming technologies. (Metal) Discussion: Forming technologies through product examples.
9 Lecture: Forming technologies. ( Glass, wood, composites and rapid prototyping ) Discussion: Forming technologies through product examples.
10 Lecture: Cutting and joining technologies. Discussion: Cutting and joining technologies through product examples.
11 Lecture: Surface treatment technologies. Discussion: Surface treatment technologies through product samples.
12 Introducing current programs in materials science.
13 Production videos Discussion: Discussion will be conducted through questions.
14 Production videos Discussion: Discussion will be conducted through questions.

Sources

Other Sources 1. Thompson, R. (2007). Manufacturing for design professionals. London: Thames & Hudson.
2. Ashby, M. & Johnson, K. (2010). Materials and design: The art and science of material selection in product design. Butterworth-Heinemann.
3. Bralla, J. G. (Ed.) (1986). Handbook of product design for manufacturing. London: McGraw Hill.
4. Fındık, F. (2016). Malzeme ve tasarım. Ankara: Seçkin.
5. Harper, A. C. (2001). Handbook of materials for product design. McGraw-Hill.
6. Lefteri, C. (2014). Materials for design. Laurence King Publishing.
7. Lefteri, C. (2007). Making it: Manufacturing techniques for product design. Laurence King.
8. Lesko, J. (2008). Industrial design: Materials and manufacturing guide. Wiley. com.
9. Thompson, R., & Kim, Y. Y. (2011). Product and furniture design: The manufacturing guides. London: Thames & Hudson.
10. Tempelman, E., Schercliff, H., Eyben, B.N. (2014). Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the principles of how things are made. Elsevier

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 9 20
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 26 90
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To be able to define a creative problem in the focus of design, to develop ideas for solution, to think critically and to synthesize the acquired knowledge to create design solutions X
2 To have the competence to present the comprehensive and in-depth knowledge gained in the design discipline effectively and confidently in academic platforms X
3 To have the ability to manage design projects effectively from the initial idea stage to the implementation X
4 To identify the required research in the field of design, to use the appropriate research methods and techniques, and to interpret and incorporate research results into the design process. X
5 To have the ability to put theoretical design knowledge into practice and to produce innovative solutions X
6 To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in international environments and to follow the design-oriented agenda X
7 To be able to take an active role in both individual and team-based projects and to be able to lead and manage these projects X
8 To be aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental contexts and differences, and to consider the interests of people, society and the environment X
9 To have knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and standards in the field of design X
10 To evaluate the knowledge and skills in the field of design with an approach that can produce critical, counter thesis and synthesis X
11 To have knowledge and understanding of the necessary intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure for the field X
12 To be aware of the changing contexts and requirements in the field of design and to have the motivation and competence for lifelong learning X
13 To have knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and standards, corporate and ethical values related to the field X
14 To have the ability to express design ideas in two and three dimensions using written and visual presentation techniques and tools including information technologies and artificial intelligence applications X
15 To learn the materials, production technologies and software within the scope of Industrial Design and to use them in the design process X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 80