Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
GRAPHIC GUS183 1. Semester 0 + 2 0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish and English
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of graphic design, students will be able to use their creativity and develop basic design skills.
Course Content The course includes the introduction of the basic concepts, principles, elements, processes of graphic design and design applications.
Learning Outcomes 1) Explains the basic terms and concepts related to graphic design.
2) Recognizes design principles
3) Evaluates the basic concepts and applications of design and creativity processes
4) Recognizes the elements of the design (line, tone, color, texture, form, size and direction)
5) Interprets the process of finding ideas aimed at solving a communication problem

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
Main concept development, design process based on the main concept Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
1. Week Course presentation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
2. Week Main concepts in design Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
3. Week Creativity process Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
4. Week Colors and their psychological effects Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
5. Week Design process, principles of design Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
7. Week Typography Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
8. Week Midterm Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
9. Week Visual / Corporate identity Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
10. Week Replication techniques Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
11. Week Design applications Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
12. Week Design Applications Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
13. Week Design Applications Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
14. Week Evaluation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Becer, E. (2002). İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım . Ankara: Dost Kitabevi.
Becer, E.(2016). Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi. Ankara: Dost Kitapevi
Tepecik, A. (2002). Grafik Sanatlar –tarih – tasarım – teknoloji-. Ankara:Detay&Sistem Ofset.

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 1.5
Homework 1 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 1
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 1
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 1
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 1 3
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 1
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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