This course aims at equipping students with skills related to two main aspects of Academic English, which are listening and notetaking and academic speaking.

This course aims at equipping students with skills related to two main aspects of Academic English, which are reading and academic writing.

This is a course to introduce the basic principles of design that enable the students to establish the network of relations between the elements of a composition in any medium by way of ‘learning by doing’ method.
In the table below, the main topics that are introduced to the students within the context of this course are given weekly. However due to the nature/structure of the course many of these topics that appear in the list sequentially are worked out simultaneously in practice.

This course enhances the development of the knowledge and skills necessary for structuring the network of relations among the elements of a composition, conveys the basic design principles through comparison of different disciplinary practices, and uses the method of “learning by doing”.

Introduce students to the production of images and objects throughout history and to develop a visual sensibility about artistic and cultural production. Visual analysis of objects of art, design and architecture.

Introduce the external factors that influence the forms of art, design and architecture throughout history and to develop a visual sensibility about artistic and cultural production. Introduce the external factors that influence the forms of art, design and architecture.

This course provides a general information of the events from the end of the 19. century until the end of the Turkish War of Independence and the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923.

With special reference to the Principals of Atatürk the course will examine the philosophy of the foundation and existence of the republican regime as well as the democratic developments in secular Turkey during the twentieth century and in the era of extending globalization.

In addition to a specific discussion on the nature of scientific knowledge and social sciences, the course will cover selected issues from anthropology, sociology, psychology, social psychology, political science and economics.

The course involves a careful study of the formation of various aspects of modern societies. It examines the key ideas of the Enlightenment, the development of the modern state, the economic formation of modernity, the relevance of class and gender issues to industrial societies, and the political and cultural significance of religion, secularism and ideology in the modern world.

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Students will be taught how to use the written communication tools accurately and efficiently in this course. Various types of written statements will be examined through a critical point of view by doing exercises on understanding, telling, reading, and writing. Punctuation and spelling rules, which are basis of written statement, will be taught and accurate usage of these rules for efficient and strong expression will be provided.

Students will be taught how to use the written communication tools accurately and efficiently in this course. There will be exercises on understanding, telling, reading, and writing; types of speeches (panel, symposium, conference, etc.) will be introduced; the student will be equipped with information on using body language, accent and intonation, and presentation techniques.

The sessions will include tutorials on three Adobe CS applications (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). In-class design exercises will help students assimilate basic design ideas attained through their first year studios into a creative engagement with digital design applications. Exercises will also involve visual explorations of exemplary works from art history through digital design tools.

This is an introductory level class into the basic vocabulary and semiology of visual communication, including signs, symbols, icons, index and representation. By using exemplary works which the visual communication designers will face and apply in the near future in graphic design, photography and advertising, the basic vocabulary of visual communication is examined using visual samples.

In this practical course basic drawing techniques, using various mediums and terminology will be taught.

In class, students will analyze printing techniques and its historical process through examples, gain basic knowledge about silk-screen process and apply silk-screen printing with the designs which are made by using various drawing techniques and basic elements of design

Students will gain confidence in the use of design elements and principles and work with these tools primarily for the purpose of effective communication. Sensitivity for form (aesthetics) is nurtured along with sensitivity for content and context. The form of an object is developed with due attention to what the object is for, where and when it will be distributed, and, most importantly by whom it will be used/received (user/audience). This is an introduction to basic marketing principles essential to real-life professional practice. In addition to learning to develop a systematic and audience-centred approach to design, students are introduced to key attributes of professionalism: planning and organising a project; developing efficient work schedule; using design terminology to describe a work; developing independent thinking; taking design responsibility of the work; practicing ethical design; responding to ecological concerns; maintaining high standards in technical execution (craftsmanship); being updated with technological and other developments; working on an individual basis; exchanging ideas with classmates and colleagues; following discussions in design fora and graphic design associations and networks.

Students will interpret and produce visual solutions based upon specific assigned problems. Emphasis will be placed upon original concept development and the exploration of diverse processes, techniques, and methods. Following on the VCD 201 syllabus, the purpose of the VCD 202 course is to advance the gained knowledge and skills, and focus on teamwork for real market design applications.

This course has a structured approach toward the world of letterforms; it is meant to be a first formal exposure to typography and type design – its history, rules, classifications, applications and design basics. The aim of this course is to teach students the conceptual, analytical and operative skills through projects and examples. The knowledge and the use of proper terminolgy is critical. The need for clarity in communication raises the question of how to achieve a clear and unambiguos form.

This course has a structured approach toward the world of letterforms; it is meant to be a first formal exposure to typography and type design – its history, rules, classifications, applications and design basics. The aim of this course is to teach students the conceptual, analytical and operative skills through projects and examples. The knowledge and the use of proper terminology is critical. The need for clarity in communication raises the question of how to achieve a clear and unambiguous form.

Providing understanding the logic and usage of raster based graphic applications in the context of Adobe Photoshop graphic software. Knowledge and practices of Adobe Illustrator vector based graphic software.

Providing understanding the logic and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for interface design, Adobe Dreamweaver front-end coding and mock-up production of web and mobile, Adobe Premier for film production and editing, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Flash for animations.

Through bi-weekly assignments, students are expected to produce photographs according to the demands/technical requirements of the following genres: street photography, architectural photography, product photography, and fashion photography.

The sessions will include discussions from Western (and nonWestern) contexts, and on works from a range of graphic design applications (commercial: advertising, books, magazines, leaflets/brochures etc., noncommercial: civil service forms, tickets, receipts, and contemporary examples of multimedia and web design), as well historical documents, statuses, and manifestoes. The aim is:

A. to survey the development of graphic design movements, styles, and ‘schools’ in the long 20th century (chronological/diachronic approach)
B. to discuss key historical (political, social, cultural) and technological conditions that interact/intersect with graphic design (conceptual/synchronic approach)

This course provides general perspective on basic organizational operations, types and business subjects.

This course provides an introduction to basic models and concepts in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Basic topics in microeconomics analyzed in this course include an introduction to market economies, supply and demand, consumer theory, the theory of the firm, perfect competition. Basic topics in macroeconomics analyzed in this course include national income, employment, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth.

To experiment with creative upper intermediate level graphic design projects using various visual media such as photography, typography and illustration; to focus on symbolism and semiology as part of developing a visual language;

The second of such classes into the world of professional graphic design. This course deals with upperlevel experimental and noncommercial type projects in order to stress creativity and new approaches, and to bring out the imagination and skills of the students. Similarly to the previous class of the same kind, the course does not put into consideration commercial considerations or advertising design.

The class requires each student to select a theme for the semester’s work. Under this theme individual projects are designed. In class, students engage in short readings and discussions, research, and critiques.

This is a theoretical course that assists 4th year Undergraduate students in constructing their Thesis plan. Through a series of writing and reading exercises, students will be taught the ways: to conduct research; to come up with their research topic; to ask questions and making strong claims and good arguments, and defend them in writing. The knowledge and skills acquired have the potential to act in support of their graduation design project.

The class requires a project proposal that evolves into a comprehensive graduation project, presentation and exhibition. Students also produce a process book that documents their ideas and progress throughout the project. In class, students participate in research, critiques and professional practices.

Digital Design Studio I is a practice-based studio course designed to strengthen the ability of students to develop and apply visual methodologies in designing for today’s user-centered multimedia driven society. Teaching consists of (but is not limited to) tutorials, critics, seminars, lectures, workshops, online discussion and independent study. With a dialogic and participatory approach to the studio, students are REQUIRED to bring work for discussion to each class.

Digital Design Studio 2 is a practice-based studio course designed to encourage students to produce original and creative medium-scale outcomes within the limits of their imagination and the confines of a target audience/client. Teaching consists of (but is not limited to) tutorials, critics, seminars, lectures, workshops, online discussion and independent study. With weekly submissions, students are expected to bring work for discussion to each class.

Starting with overall concepts, each project presented in this course aims to orient the student towards developing skills for large scale planning and design projects. With specific focuses on social media campaigns, interactive systems, improved experiences and exhibition design, the student is expected to develop advanced skills of design project development and execution.

This is a theoretical course that assists 4th year Undergraduate students in constructing their Thesis plan. Through a series of writing and reading exercises, students will be taught the ways: to conduct research; to come up with their research topic; to ask questions and making strong claims and good arguments, and defend them in writing. The knowledge and skills acquired have the potential to act in support of their graduation design project.

In this course the students will choose a graduation project idea of their interest and they will develop the idea throughout the term from an initial proposal towards an original and conceptually mature multimedia product through weekly discussions and critiques on the concepts, sketches, mockups and prototypes.

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Internship covers field experience at any work place (public or private) for four weeks (twenty work days). Students should follow the instructions stated in IUE Internship Guide in order to successfully complete their internships.

Internship covers field experience at any work place (public or private) for four weeks (twenty work days). Students should follow the instructions stated in IUE Internship Guide in order to successfully complete their internships.

This course is designed to show how the basic ideas of semiotic study can be used to understand aspects of communication and design. Common concepts and ideas in semiotics as they have been applied to the analysis and criticism of “the visual” will be discussed in a design context – as tools to meet analytical, critical and reflective design evaluations. With particular emphasis on visual culture, several important concepts will be examined and put into critical use in analyzing as well as designing new works. These concepts include the sign, paradigm, syntagm, redundancy, entropy, code, denotation, connotation, myth, metaphor, metonymy, ideology, representation, pastiche, parody, encoding / decoding, conspicuous consumption and taste.

The course is shaped in a series of talks, screenings or simply design educational meetings in a brainstorming environment. The aim of the course is to get students acquainted with contemporary business life and the modern corporate world in an everchanging social, cultural, economic, technological, legal and ethical environment. Sharing of ideas, having critiques and a workgroup atmosphere will be encouraged.The main focuses of the course are: editing and production, innovation, design thinking, career planning, design management, history and philosophy oriented to graphic design, advertising, broadcasting, photography, typography, new media, UX, etc.The market needs more fearless people that can influence all disciplines to challenge their very existence.

The course is planned as visits to successful firms, applied workshops with professionals, discussion and analysis of sample projects/ works and educatory film displays. The course helps the students to familiarize with experienced and successful figures from diverse areas of visual communication design and learn fresh ideas from them, for the purpose