TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	4
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) learn the concept of Biomimesis and in which areas it is used. 2) learn about designers who design with a biomimesis approach in the fashion industry. 3) can present a fashion design product inspired by nature. 4) can use the concept of Biomimesis as a resource in their designs.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	-
COURSE DEFINITION	Information on the concept of biomimesis, in which areas it is applied, and how the concept of biomimesis is a resource for design. Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with biomimesis approach in the fashion industry. Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week General presentation of the course, giving information about its content. 2nd Week The concept of biomimesis, in which areas it is applied. 3rd Week Information on the concept of biomimesis as a resource for design. 4th Week Information on the concept of biomimesis as a resource for design. 5th Week Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with biomimesis approach in the fashion industry. 6th Week Addressing and reinforcing with examples the designers who design with biomimesis approach in the fashion industry. 7th Week Midterm 8th Week Making theme selections for the project. 9th Week Creating designs in line with the theme. 10th Week Creating designs in line with the theme. 11th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme. 12th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme. 13th Week Realization of the project of revealing a fashion design product inspired by nature within the framework of a selected theme. 14th Week general evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Kapsali, V.(2016). Biomimetics for Designers. Thames&Hudson. Rouqutte, M.L.(2007). Yaratıcılık. Dost Kitabevi, Ankara. Heskett, J. (2002). Tasarım. Dost Kitabevi, Ankara. May, R. (2013). Yaratma Cesareti. Metis Yayınnları, İstanbul.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Practice,Project,Report Preparation,Presentation,Case Study
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Total(%) 40 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam Course hours 14 4 56 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28 Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 5 5 25 Total Workload 113 Total Workload / 30 3,76 ECTS Credits of the Course 4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No