Graduate Courses
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The following includes catalogue descriptions and information about the contents of some of these courses:
ID531 METHODS OF USER RESEARCH
Review of basic concepts and models in user research; critical issues regarding self-reported and behavioral data; problem formulation in user research; empirical research design; data analysis and integrating data into the design process.
Examples of conference papers illustrating research conducted by students in this course:
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Coşkun, A., Büyükkeçeci, E., & Töre Yargın, G., (2021). Exploring success criteria of instructional video design in online learning platforms. In Ö. Cordan., D. A. Dinçay., Ç. Yurdakul Toker, E. B. Öksüz & S. Semizoğlu (Eds.). Game + design education: Proceedings of PUDCAD 2020 (pp 393-407). Springer Series in Design and Innovation, vol 13. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65060-5_31
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Yurt, Y. D., Özkan, I., & Töre Yargın, G., (2020). Tasarım stüdyosu eğitiminde fikir üretme sürecinde kullanılan yöntemlerin ve karşılaşılan problemlerin öğrenci bakış açısıyla incelenmesi. UTAK 2020 Ulusal Tasarım Araştırmaları Konferansı, Eylül 8-10, 2020. Ankara, Turkey. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajKDNa3P1WLHf1pTJX02v70lPdrHrcNM/view
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Karadeniz, A., Dursun, M., & Töre Yargın, G., (2019). Exploring design requirements of outdoor fitness equipment for young people . AHFE: International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp.628-639). Washington, United States Of America. https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/exploring-design-requirements-of-outdoor-fitness-equipment-for-y/16768744
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Karaman, Ö. (2018). Tek Kişilik veya Paylaşımlı Yaşanan Hanelerde Gıda İsrafı, Nedenleri ve İsrafı Azaltmaya Yönelik Tasarım Müdahaleleri. UTAK 2018 Ulusal Tasarım Araştırmaları Konferansı, Ankara, Türkiye, ss. 291-309. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FUZ3Yrzx9zFYju_mtUP7dOlJ5it2YdY3/view?usp=drive_open
ID730 MODELLING USER EXPERIENCES
Exploration of contemporary concepts and models of user experience. Review of the state-of-the-art methods, tools, and techniques for user research data collection and analysis. Hands on practice in modelling user experience. Comparison of different methods for empirical research on user experience.
Please see the following publications for further information about the course:
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Töre Yargın, G., Süner, S. & Günay, A. (2018). Modelling user experience: Integrating user Experience Research into Design Education. Proceedings of the IADIS International Conferences Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction. (*Selected as the Best Paper) http://www.iadisportal.org/digital-library/modelling-user-experience-integrating-user-experience-research-into-design-education
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Töre Yargın, G., Günay, A. & Süner-Pla-Cerda, S. (2019). UX Modelling in Design Education: Methods, Processes and Examples. DRS Learn X Design 2019 Fifth International Conference for Design Education Researchers, Ankara, Türkiye, 9 - 12 Temmuz 2019, ss.1-14. https://doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2019.15129
Examples of conference papers illustrating research conducted by students in this course:
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Özçelik, A., Beikzadeh, A., & Töre Yargın, G., (2019). Yeni Nesil Annelik: Etkinlik Annelerinin Instagram Vasıtası ile Ürettiği Pratikler. STS TURKEY 2019 Toplum için Bilim ve Teknoloji Çalışmaları Konferansı, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Tosun, M. & Gürtekin, F.B. (2018). Ankara’daki Suriyeli Mültecilerin Kayıt Süreçlerinin Yeniden Tasarlanması. (Poster Sunumu). UTAK 2018 Ulusal Tasarım Araştırmaları Konferansı, Ankara, Türkiye. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FUZ3Yrzx9zFYju_mtUP7dOlJ5it2YdY3/view?usp=drive_open
