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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/Spring
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Elective
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 apply the definition and shaping of the content of a message with the intention to satisfy the information needs of the intended recipients.
  • Will be able to fulfill the aim of gathering, organizing, and presenting information in order to communicate it to the intended recipients .
  • Will be able to apply the ability to create clear, informative and visually attractive solutions to satisfy the information needs of the intended recipients.
  • Will be able to apply the ability to present information with regard to easiness to understand, attractiveness and appropriateness to content.
  • Will be able to apply the ability to think both innovatively and systematically.
  • Will be able to gather information on the capabilities of information and communication technologies.
  • Will be able to gather information on human communication capabilities with regard to perceiving and cognitive processing.
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 to information design, explanation of the general concepts , theories and general expectations for the semester. Showing successful examples from the field (printed , interactive and other examples.) A general preparation on the expectations and preexisting ideas about the Information design course.
2 Project1 given, Reviewing ideas and sketches individual desk critics/mockups Preparation on the basic concepts of Information design
3 Further reviewing of ideas and sketches on the project Developing design ideas on current project
4 Finalizing the details of design works into finished artwork Developing design ideas on current project
5 Class evaluation and critique of Project 1 Project 2 given, Reviewing of ideas and sketches on project 2   Developing initial sketches and design ideas Finalizing individual projects for the class presentation and evaluation
6 Further reviewing of ideas and sketches on the project Developing design ideas on current project
7 Finalizing the details of design works into finished artwork Developing design ideas on current project
8 Class evaluation and critique of Project 2 Project 3 given, Reviewing of ideas and sketches on project 3   Developing initial sketches and design ideas Finalizing individual projects for the class presentation and evaluation
9 Further reviewing of ideas and sketches on the project Developing design ideas on current project
10 Finalizing the details of design works into finished artwork Developing design ideas on current project
11 Class evaluation and critique of Project 3 Project 4 given, Reviewing of ideas and sketches on project 4   Developing initial sketches and design ideas Finalizing individual projects for the class presentation and evaluation
12 Further reviewing of ideas and sketches on the project Developing design ideas on current project
13 Finalizing the details of design works into finished artwork Developing design ideas on current project
14 Class evaluation and critique of Project 4 Finalizing individual projects for the class presentation and evaluation
15 General discussion , evaluation and critiques of all projects, making final connections with related theories and summary of the course. A preparation for the general evaluation of all projects and whole semester
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks None
Suggested Readings/Materials An Introduction to Information Design by MIJKSENAAR PaulEnvisioning Information by TUFTE Edward R.Information Design by JACOBSON RobertInformation Graphics: Innovative Solutions in Contemporary Design by WILDBUR Peter, BURKE PeterThe Visual Display of Quantitative Information by TUFTE Edward R.Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative by TUFTE Edward R.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
4
22,5
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
10
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
90
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
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
Presentation / Jury
Project
4
6
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
76

 

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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