Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
GRAPHIC DESIGN ATAK105 1. Semester 0 + 0 0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lectures, question-answer; discussion; assignment and application
Course Coordinator
Instructors ANKUZEF ANKUZEF
Assistants
Goals In this lecture which graphic design's basic terms are discussed, combining computer technology with students creativeness and implement their first design attempts are the primary aims. The Graphic Design lectures's general framework are oppose with “The ability to design comes with birth”, “Computer software knowledge is enough to become a graphic designer” claims. In this lecture which creativeness is describe as a “the process of achieving from two unknown to one unknown”, is aimed to courage the student to discover their existing creativeness -in different levels-. This lecture is the precondition of the Graphic Applications lecture.
Course Content Lecture, the basic concepts of graphic design ; design principles, processes, it involves adjusting the introduction and application of design elements .
Learning Outcomes 1) Lecture participants are able to explain basic terms and concepts in graphic design
2) Lecture participants recognize design concepts
3) Lecture participants are able to estimate main concepts and applications of the design and creative process
4) Able to recognize design elements (line, tone, color, texture, shape, size and direction
5) Lecture participants are able explicate concept finding process which aims to solve a communication problem
6) Know the basic application for computer and peripherals used in graphic design.
7) Lecture participants are able to recognize basic terms about replicating, producing and printing
8) Lecture participants are able to create designs suited with target audience perception specialities

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the course Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week The main concepts of design Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week The process of creativeness Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Colors and their psychological effects Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week The processes and principles of design Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Developing main concept, design process based on the the main concept Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Mid term exams Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning
8. Week Mid term exams Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning
9. Week Typography Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Visual/Corporate identity Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Replication techniques Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Computer applications in design process Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Computer applications in design process Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Computer applications in design process Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
15. Week Final Exam Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning
16. Week Final Exams Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion; Case Study; Role Play; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Görme Biçimleri, John Berger
İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Emre Becer
Tipografinin Temelleri, Namık Kemal Sarıkavak

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 16 4
Homework 10 3
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 4
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 6
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload