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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Fall
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1) Will be able to analyze the visual language of graphic design and apply it in a creative manner.
  • 2) Will be able to evaluate the compositional relationships of visual elements on a two-dimensional surface.
  • 3) Will be able to observe the relationship between pictorial elements and typography and apply it in a correct manner.
  • 4) Will be able to design semantically correct and understandable works in projects.
  • 5) Will be able to use Illustrator ve Photoshop on an advanced level in design works.
  • 6) Will be able to apply graphic design movements and daily cultural elements contemporary graphic design works.
  • 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;
Course Description

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction, explanation of the class content, and expectations for the semester Project 1 given
2 Reviewing of ideas and sketches on the project / developing sketches into comps Working on ideas and sketches at home
3 Finalizing comps into finished artwork / class evaluation and critique of Project 1 Project 2 given
4 Reviewing ideas and sketches on project 2 / developing sketches into comps Working on ideas and sketches at home
5 Finalizing comps into finished artwork / class evaluation and critique of Project 2 Project 3 given
6 Reviewing ideas and sketches on project 3 / developing sketches into comps Working on ideas and sketches at home
7 Finalizing comps into finished artwork / class evaluation and critique of Project 3 Project 4 given
8 Reviewing ideas and sketches on the project Working on ideas and sketches at home
9 Developing sketches into comps Working on ideas and sketches at home
10 Finalizing comps into finished artwork Working on ideas and sketches at home
11 Class evaluation and critique of Project 4 Project 5 given
12 Reviewing ideas and sketches on the project / developing sketches into comps Working on ideas and sketches at home
13 Finalizing comps into finished artwork Working on ideas and sketches at home
14 Class evaluation and critique of Project 5 Project 6 given
15 Reviewing ideas and sketches on the project Class evaluation and critique of final project to take place in front of a jury. Students need to work on ideas, sketches and final artwork on their own before final presentation
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks None
Suggested Readings/Materials None

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
2
90
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
-
-
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
-
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
8
128
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
2
22
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
-
-
    Total
188

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 To be able to use the advanced theoretical and applied knowledge attained in the areas of Visual Communication Design (Multimedia, Photography, Graphic Design and Typography), X
2 To be able to investigate, interpret and evaluate the developments on Visual Communication Design in the world and in Turkey, X
3 To be able combine images and words creatively in order to convey visual ideas
 X
4 To attain a high level of complex problemsolving using a variety of design methodologies, X
5 To understand the principles of compositional space X
6 To have a clear understanding of creative art direction, X
7 To attain proficiency on the implementation of production standards and to be able to use Visual Communication Design related software and communication technologies. X
8 To have an advanced level knowledge and experience in photography and video production, including image processing, editing and postproduction techniques, X
9 By using a second foreign language at least on an intermediate level, to be able to follow the information in Visual Communication Design and communicate with colleagues, X
10 To have social and ethical awareness in the stages of creating, applying and evaluating the practices related to Visual Communication Design, and to act consciously and sensitively in the application of these values, X
11 To take responsibility both as an individual and as a team member in order to solve creatively the unexpected and unforeseen complex design problems encountered in the Visual Communication Design practices. X
12 To utilize the ability to evaluate and criticize acquired knowledge and skills, to diagnose ones individual educational needs, and undertake selfdirected and continuous education in the discipline. X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

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