FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
FFD 142 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Model Making
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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 142
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Spring
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1
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3
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2
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Application: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to provide design students with an introduction of model making techniques. The student is expected to develop an understanding of the role of models in the design process; learn about methods, tools used in the design process and about principles of craftsmanship and professionalism that will aid in their professional development. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The students will explore a range of materials and products avaliable for use of the professional designer and they will be able to use basic cutting, joining and finishing techniques to create physical models. They will develop skills in 3D model building/ relief techniques as an evaluation and presentation tool. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Course Overview and Introduction to Model Making | None |
| 2 | Introduction to different types of models. Inclass Work Session 01: Basic Techniques: Demonstration and practice of basic techniques: Cutting, shaping, and joining PAPER materials. | Materials for Inclass work |
| 3 | Inclass Work Session 02: Basic Techniques: Demonstration and practice of basic techniques: Cutting, shaping, and joining FOAM materials. | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 4 | Inclass Work Session 03: Finishing Techniques: Techniques for plastering, sanding, painting, and finishing prototypes for FOAM materials. Homework 01 | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 5 | Introduction to 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and other rapid prototyping methods. Inclass Work Session 04: Lazer Cutting for Form Building | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 6 | Inclass Work Session 05: Functional Detailing & Material Application | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 7 | Inclass Work Session 06: Material Application: Metal, Wood, Fabric, Color | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 8 | National Holiday - Online Lecture Session | none |
| 9 | Inclass Work Session 07: Specialized Form Building Exercise for ID & IAED | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 10 | Inclass Work Session 08: Functional Detailing & Material Application of Specialized Form Building Exercise | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 11 | Inclass Work Session 09: Material Application of Specialized Form Building Exercise | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 12 | Inclass Work Session 10: Modeling Complementary Objects. Homework 02 | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 13 | Inclass Work Session 11: Exploration of advanced materials | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 14 | Inclass Work Session 12: Finishing Techniques. Homework 03 | Materials for Inclass Work |
| 15 | Review of the Semester & course materials | none |
| 16 | Review of the Semester | none |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | • Model Builder's Notebook: A guide for Industrial Designers Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designer • Interior Design and Visual Presentation, A Guide to Graphics Models and Presentation Techniques. Maureen Mitton. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | • Professional practice of Architectural Detailing • Design Visual Presentation • Industrial Design Illustrated |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
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| Laboratory / Application |
1
|
60
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| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
30
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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100
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| 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
|
1
|
16
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
4
|
8
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32
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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 |
3
|
8
|
24
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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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 |
120
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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#
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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 perform, execute and manage the various responsibilities and duties of an interior architecture and environmental design professional |
X | ||||
| 2 | To be able to recognize, analyze and integrate within their practice the particular local and regional needs and developments of their profession |
X | ||||
| 3 | To be able to communicate and collaborate with other individuals and groups on a national and international level within their profession |
X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to develop, integrate and promote independent critical approaches for their professional practice |
X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to understand the social and environmental issues and responsibilities of their profession |
X | ||||
| 6 | To be able identify, assess and utilize the most up to date research, innovations, trends and technologies |
X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to consider the national and international standards and regulations of their field |
X | ||||
| 8 | To be able to develop the abilities to communicate and present design ideas within visual, oral and textual formats |
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| 9 | To be able to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to design on a national and international level |
X | ||||
| 10 | To be able to recognize their own strengths, and develop them within an environment |
X | ||||
| 11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of interior architecture and environmental design and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language |
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| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently |
X | ||||
| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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