MINOR PROGRAM(S) IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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Courses
Graduate Program
Undergraduate Program
Head of Program:
Web adress: http://www.id.metu.edu.tr/
Minor Program in Product Design
Industrial Design Department’s minor program introduces students to design concepts and explores the impact of design on cultural values and industry. The program includes the act of valuation as a tool for decision making and human-product interaction. The aim is to introduce the concepts of design thinking within the context of competition and technological developments. Particular attention is paid to how design can benefit an organization and its effects on overall strategic plan. Product development is considered from perspectives of methodology, creativity, strategic planning, and human-centered design.Compulsory Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit |
Contact (hours/week) |
Laboratory (hours/week) |
ECTS Credit |
| ID121 | INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| ID221 | HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| ID223 | DESIGN AND SOCIETY | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| ID242 | ERGONOMICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| ID480 | DESIGN MANAGEMENT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
Total minimum credit: 20