Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
• Describe the primary concepts and theories of futures studies, applied strategic foresight and design futures.
• Articulate critical reflections on alternative futures proposals from technological, ethical, environmental
and cultural perspectives.
• Conceptualise and develop plausible or speculative future scenarios.
• Design and produce prompts, artefacts and narratives that enable critical, experiential and/or embodied exploration of future scenarios.
• Assess the potential of the outputs and processes developed in the course to trigger critical discussion and
inform change.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 20.04.2021 - 27.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Eva Durall Gazulla, Ayse Gaziulusoy
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eva Durall Gazulla, Ayse Gaziulusoy
Contact information for the course (valid 29.03.2021-21.12.2112):
Please refer to the Course Handbook uploaded on the course homepage.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course introduces the students to theories and practices on the various ways in which design and futures fields
intersect. These intersections include the implicit and explicit roles design play in creating, enacting and critically analysing proposals and stories about alternative futures. More specifically, the students will be introduced to the history of futures studies, the theories and the methods for critical and strategic foresight. Students will apply some of
these methods for developing scenarios and communicating these through visual and/or material, experiential
and/or embodied means.
The course follows a project-based learning approach. During the course, students will work in groups to develop a
project focused on the construction of future scenario(s). As part of this process, the students will critically reflect on
the assumptions, values and perspectives underlying a future scenario(s). The course lectures and in-class activities
will support the students throughout the process.Applies in this implementation:
Please refer to the Course Handbook uploaded on the course homepage.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
80% attendance to all scheduled in-class sessions is mandatory to pass
The students must be present during the first session and the final session
Participation in class sessions 10%
Group project 50%
Individual reflective essay 30%
Peer assessment 10%Applies in this implementation:
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Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The total workload for the course (6 cr) amounts to 162 hours (1 ECTS credit = 27 hours).
• Contact teaching 54 h
• Group work 60 h
• Individual work 32 h
• Personal reflection 16 hApplies in this implementation:
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DETAILS
Study Material
Applies in this implementation:
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Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Number of students: 10 min, 30 max
Students taking the course as a major course for their BA degree or as a component of exchange studies at the Department of Design or the Department of Media have priority in admitting students to the course.
The course description has been updated by the decision of the Academic Committee for Arts, Design and Architecture 2.2.2021.
Applies in this implementation:
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Details on the schedule
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- Teacher: Durall Eva
- Teacher: Gaziulusoy İdil