GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ph.D. In Design Studies
FFD 658 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Technology and Design
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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FFD 658
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Third Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to discuss the impact of technology on design within the framework of the design processes of different design disciplines, and the interaction of design with the individual with the society and with the planet in different scales. In this axis of discussion the relation of technology with design, the individual and the society will be discussed from a contemporary point of view as well from a historical one. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course aims to discuss the use of technology in various fields of design, in daily life and our designed environment, and in the future; using philosophical and political viewpoints. Readings and discussions of related literature will be the main tool for this course. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction: Technology and Design Process | None |
| 2 | Technology and Design Process: Technology and Design Research and Ideation | Read: Liz Sanders(2008) An Evolving Map of Design Practice and Design Research Bruce Hanington (2003) Methods in the Making Jane Fulton Suri (2003)The Experience Evolution |
| 3 | Technology and Design Process: Technological Evolution of Design Representation | Read: Walter Benjamin (1936/1970) The Work of the Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction |
| 4 | Technology and Design Process: New Materials and Manufacturing Techniques | Watch: TED Talks Neri Oxman |
| 5 | Technology and Design Process: Design Culture and Technology | Read: Beatriz Collamina & Mark Wigley (2016) Are We Human? : The Archeology of Design |
| 6 | Impact of Technology on the Human, the Society and the Planet in Different Scales | Read: Beatriz Collamina & Mark Wigley (2016) Are We Human? : The Archeology of Design |
| 7 | Impact of Technology on the Human, the Society and the Planet in Different Scales Student Presentations | Prepare: Presentatin |
| 8 | Networks, Services, Experiences | Read: William J. Mitchell (2003) Me++, The Cyborg Self and the Networked City |
| 9 | Artificial Intelligence and Design I | Read: Amir Husain (2017) The Sentient Machine |
| 10 | Artificial Intelligence and Design II | Read: Murray Shanahan (2018) The Technological Singularity |
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence and Design III | Read: Nick Bostrom (2014) Superintelligence, Paths, Dangers, Strategies |
| 12 | Discussions on individual research subjects | Prepare: Presentation |
| 13 | Discussions on individual research subjects | Prepare: Presentation |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Prepare: Presentation |
| 15 | Student Presentations | Prepare: Presentation |
| 16 | Course Evaluation |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | None |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Liz Sanders(2008)An Evolving Map of Design Practice and Design Research Bruce Hanington(2003) Methods in the Making Jane Fulton Suri (2003)The Experience Evolution Walter Benjamin (1936/1970) The Work of the Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Martin Heidegger (1954/1977) The Question Concerning Technology Bill Moggridge (2007) Designing Interactions Amir Husain (2017) The Sentient Machine Murray Shanahan (2018) The Technological Singularity Nick Bostrom (2014) Superintelligence, Paths, Dangers, Strategies |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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| Project |
1
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70
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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30
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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70
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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50
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50
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| Project |
1
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85
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85
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | to be able to develop scientific expertise and capabilities in the field of design studies by using creative and critical thinking as well as research skills; innovatively contributing to the discipline through new ideas, |
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| 2 | to be able to comprehend the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of design reaching at original conclusions via using new and complex analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills, |
X | ||||
| 3 | to be able to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in design practice through integrative and creative elaboration, |
X | ||||
| 4 | to be able to conduct independent research, analyze scientific phenomena through a broad, deep and critical perspective, arrive at new syntheses and evaluations in design discipline, |
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| 5 | to be able to publish scientific articles in reputable refereed journals, present papers in scientific conferences in the field of design and its sub-disciplines, |
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| 6 | to be able to develop effective communication skills to scientifically present and defend original ideas to an expert audience, |
X | ||||
| 7 | to be able to conduct affective team work in the field of design, |
X | ||||
| 8 | to be able to use the English language fluently for both comprehending scientific publications and developing proper communication with foreign colleagues, |
X | ||||
| 9 | to be able to contribute to the process of transforming into an " information society", by following the technological, social and cultural developments on both academic and professional grounds continuously, |
X | ||||
| 10 | to be able to develop skills of designing and producing unique models and products that will be certificated as registered design, trade mark and patents. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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