Academic Catalog

ID332 ANALYSIS OF HUMAN-MADE OBJECTS

Course Code: 1250332
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 4.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer BARIÞ YAZICI
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Developing skills in identifying the expertise of different disciplines involved in the creation of human-made objects; providing students with the basic knowledge on how to access and evaluate technical documents in terms of product concepts and alternative production techniques. Exploration of patent documents of various products; visiting production plants for observing mass production techniques; gaining experience in reverse engineering under the guidance of visiting experts. Various workshop visits, seminars and class exercises.