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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 able to use digital Visual Communication Design tools,
  • 2) will able to improve their design problem solving abilities in digital media in a particular time.
  • 3) will be able to apply the basic needs of a Visual Communication Designer effectively in their education and after university.
  • 4) will be able to transfer the creative thinking to applications.
  • 5) will be able to develop a project from the idea to final execution.
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: Basic Terminology of Computer based Design and Applications used. None
2 Introduction: Adobe Creative Suite and other state of the art applications currently used in the industry. Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print.
3 Adobe Creative Suite: Working with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print.
4 File Formats, Color and Print Proofing a Design. Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print.
5 Workflow from Sketch to Vector Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
6 Poster Design: Working with a Grid, Layout Arranging copy into simple groups, balancing blocks, creating effective layout in Adobe Creative Suite. Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
7 Poster Design: Lettering and Decoration Arranging copy into simple groups, balancing blocks, creating effective layout in Adobe Creative Suite. Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
8 Creating an Identity: Logo Design Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
9 Creating an Identity: Logo Design, Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
10 Creating an Identity: Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
11 Introduction to Infographics Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
12 Creating an Advertisement for Print. (Magazines, Newspaper) Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
13 Adobe Photoshop, Text and File Import (transactions with Illustrator) and Export (Printing House and Multimedia requirements) Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Classroom in a Book: The Official Training Workbook. San Jose: Adobe Systems, 2013. Print. Zakia, Richard D. Perception and Imaging - A Way of Seeing. Burlington MA: Focal, 2013. Print.
14 Final Project None
15 Review of the Semester None
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks The pages from the above mentionned book, presentations and multimedia
Suggested Readings/Materials None

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
40
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
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
25
Study Hours Out of Class
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
42
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
490

 

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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