In this course, students read articles and chapters from books about design research including the history, key features, ‘research vs. practice’ relations, research positions, theoretical lenses, methodology and methods. Based on these readings they write short essays, make oral presentations, and apply research techniques as Homework, Presentation and Fieldwork course requirements. In addition, they carry on their Projects also as a course requirement, in which they make research on their own thesis topics.

The course focuses on the design discourses of 20th century modern world to understand the bases of today's contemporary approaches. Almost each topic is discussed through the center periphery theory so as to see the continuities and discontinuities between the design approaches and historical periods not only in the center but also in the periphery.

This course explores the relationship between design, and contemporary cultural discourses including modernism, postmodernism, (post)structuralist theory, postcolonial positions.

Preliminary work on the graduation thesis to determine its method, scope, aim and sources by means of individual meetings between the students and their thesis advisors.

The course covers a variety of readings of academic articles, discussions and presentations , film screening , seminars regarding to understanding of ethics, sustainability, environmental issues and activist movements related to different design disciplines . At the end of the course the students will be asked to develop an activist design project, write and present a manifesto which they will develop upon as an alternative solution to propose a more ethical and sustainable future for design.

The course allows students to explore an intellectual interest and produce an original piece of scholarly research or a creative project inclusive of a written work to describe the process and support its goals. The final outcome represents a commitment to research, critical thinking, and an informed viewpoint by the student. \\nThe course is arranged around a set of questions and methodologies, and develops from abstract to concrete ways in order to accommodate specific requirements for each student’s thesis/project. It consists of three phases: the first introduces key issues and concentrates on practical questions related to the ‘how’s’ (methodologies) in research making, academic reading and writing, and creative processes. The second part deals with developing theoretical and analytical skills for crafting a thesis/project research question, and the final phase involves an oral presentation and the production of the thesis proposal or creative project supported by a text.

This course aims at developing research experience of the student and discusses the notion and methods of qualitative and quantitative research in design. Essentials of planning and conducting research will be discussed. Guidelines for academic research paper writing will be provided.

This course focuses on narrative design and practices in photography by putting an emphasis on theoretical background and contemporary practices.

The course focuses on the design discourses of 20th century modern world to understand the bases of today's contemporary approaches. Almost each topic is discussed through the center periphery theory so as to see the continuities and discontinuities between the design approaches and historical periods not only in the center but also in the periphery.

This interdisciplinary course comprises of readings and discussions on critical theories of domesticity and design, regarding different decades and geographies.

This course is structured on the readings and discussions regarding three main focuses on theories and experiences of public space, equity and access issues, and design and management of public spaces.

Readings and discussions on critical spatial theories and the reading of a particular urban or architectural space based on these discussions.

In this course the students will introduce original design ideas and ideologies on futuristic life possibilities and environments by conducting reading, criticism and discussions on art, philosophy, science and conceptual design theories and practice.

The course analyzes, discusses and researches the eco system, ecological construction methods, bioclimatic design, environmental problems and pollution including air pollution, water pollution, solid wastes and noise pollution. Additionally, the course guides towards an investigation of ecological principles in human relationships, and the interaction with the environment.

To understand the discourses on the relationship between art, design and the city since modernism and to analyze a given urban space based on these.

In this course students define the current issues based on an autonomous research by using sources upon contemporary art and design. Based on this analysis and observation they conceptualize and visualize the future tendencies which can be utilized via the various sectors in the fashion industry.

A conceptual survey on visual world of social climate, artistic styles, designers, fashion items and their users in order to interpret historical influences on contemporary fashion

Review of advanced materials and related opportunities for design. Innovative materials\napplications in design and related case studies. Examples of cutting edge research in\nmaterials technology and their connections with design.

The course is structured around readings and discussions with an emphasis on literary descriptions of space to provide an understanding of spatial experience and a critical interpretation of spatial research and design through literary tools.

This course explores the relationship between design, creativity and design management.