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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;
  • will be able to collect information relevant to his/her research subject.
  • will be able to analyze theoretical and methodological approaches and terminology.
  • will be able to apply the requisite research and writing skills.
  • will be able to fulfill the requirements related to research ethics and plagiarism
  • will be able defend his/her work adequately
  • will be able to present his/her research subject in an oral presentation.
  • will be able to generate an academic piece of work according to the expected standards.
Course Description

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction | Book presentation | Basic Terminology Discuss the book students read over the summer
2 What is Research? Why Do Research? Read Terminology - Bring 1 primary and 1 secondary source
3 Mind Mapping: Choosing a topic - No preparation
4 Discuss Thesis ideas | Planning your research - Assignment 1. Thesis ideas (map and 250-word abstract)
5 Finding and Using Sources | Referencing Styles | Thesis Format - No preparation
6 Methods and Methodologies (I) - Reading 1
7 Methods and Methodologies (II) Assignment 2. Write Thesis objective and structure - Reading 2
8 Reading and Writing critically (I) Assignment 3. Present bibliography and discuss sources - Reading 3
9 Reading and Writing critically (II) | Research ethics - No preparation
10 TEST | Discussing Thesis drafts: (I): Contents and sections - Print and present your work
11 Discussing Thesis drafts (II): Formulating argument - Print and present your work
12 Discussing Thesis drafts (III): Refining argument - Print and present your work
13 Presentations | Editing - Print and present your work
14 Presentations | Discussion - Print and present your work
15 Final Evaluation | Print - Print and present your work
16 Thesis Submission (TBC) Submit your thesis
Course Notes/Textbooks Readings from books and journals
Suggested Readings/Materials Slides and videos

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
20
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
10
2
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
3
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
3
Final Exams
    Total
120

 

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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