GRADUATE SCHOOL

Ph.D. In Design Studies

FFD 661 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Art, Science and Design
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FFD 661
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Case Study
Q&A
Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to explore new possibilities in design research, theory, and discourse through a dialogue between design, science, and art.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • develop their creative, theoretical and practical abilities with a critical insight into design research through art and science
  • broaden their design knowledge and understanding with an interdisciplinary perspective towards art and science
  • familiarize themselves with a wide range of interdisciplinary research positions within the art-science-design fields
  • analyze, discuss, and present the history, theory, philosophy and discourse of art-design-science interaction at an advanced level
  • produce an advanced level academic outcome (part of a paper, project, report, or essay) that synthesizes the knowledge acquired from the course.
Course Description This course has been designed to offer new insight into design research in response to growing interest in interdisciplinary possibilities within the art-design-science triangle. Critical readings, discussions, educational material preparation, and short-term design research projects will be the main educational tools for the course.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to the Course No Preparation
2 Art and Architecture Architectural Design, Vol. 73 No.3 May/June 2003
3 Design and Science/Is Design Art or Science? The Neri Oxman Material Ecology Catalogue/Cross, Nigel (2001) "Designerly Ways of Knowing: Design Discipline versus Design Science" Design Issues Vol 17 No 3, pp 49-55.
4 Digital Arts, Crafts, and Design Shillito – Digital Crafts
5 Designers’ Work in Museums Architecture of Art Museums Centre Georges Pompidou Museum Guide
6 Graphic Design vs Visual Art Frascara, J. (1988). Graphic design: Fine art or social science?. Design issues, 5(1), 18-29.
7 Mathematics and Fashion Design Mathematics and Architecture Mathematics and Fashion Design Mathematics and Architecture
8 Design vs Engineering Design Presentation
9 Biology + Design = Biodesign The rise of biodesign : contemporary research methodologies for nature-inspired design in China
10 Midterm All presentation materials
11 Student Presentations Literature search, presentation materials
12 Student Presentations Literature search, presentation materials
13 Student Presentations Literature search, presentation materials
14 Student Presentations Literature search, presentation materials
15 Term Paper discussions and critique Individual study and research
16 Term Paper Final Review Submission

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

 -

Suggested Readings/Materials

Antonelli, P. (2020) The Neri Oxman Material Ecology Catalogue, The Museum of Modern Art, New York

Architectural Design, Vol. 73 No.3 May/June 2003

Cross, N. (2001) "Designerly Ways of Knowing: Design Discipline versus Design Science" Design Issues Vol 17 No 3, pp 49-55.

Frascara, J. (1988). Graphic design: Fine art or social science?. Design issues5(1), 18-29.

Polites, M. (2019). The rise of biodesign : contemporary research methodologies for nature-inspired design in China, Tongji University Press, Shanghai

Shillito, A.M. (2013) Digital Crafts, Bloomsbury

Myers, W. (2018). Bio Design. Nature, Science, Creativity. Thames & Hudson

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
24
Presentation / Jury
2
16
Project
2
60
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
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
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
4
4
16
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
3
4
12
Presentation / Jury
2
6
12
Project
2
65
130
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
10
0
Final Exam
0
    Total
218

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

X
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,

X
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,

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,

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,

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.

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

 


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