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Course Description Course Name : Graphic Design I Course Code : RES 709 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the concepts of graphical communication, graphic design and principles of graphic design Applies graphic arts principles to original works of art Associates the elements used in grapical communication with daily life Explains the role of graphic arts in visual communication Explains the importance of the concept of creativity in the process of graphic design Produces creative suggestions in design making Explains the importance of visual perception in visual communication Uses technology in the process of researching and creating works of graphic design Prepares a scientific presentation in the field of Graphic Design using current technology Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The objective of the course is to make students carry out new studies regarding the field and to improve the abilities of observation, expression, composition and graphical practices designing free graphic works. Course Contents : The role of visual communication, graphic arts, and examples of subjects are studied regarding their developmental stages. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Studio   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Informing students about course objective, course content and learning outcomes. Explaining the subjects: Communication and Graphical Communication. Discussing and associating them with daily life. Homework 1- A translation of an actual article about Graphic Design. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 2 Explaining the process of design and graphic design, principles of graphic design and visualizing designs. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 3 Explaining the concepts of Illustration and Stilization. Explaining the objects of using Illustration and Stilization presenting visual samples. Homework 2- Designing an illustration about an actual (political, social, economical) event with a humorous understanding. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 4 Explaining signs, symbols, symbolic signs and pictograms presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 5 Explaining the role of Graphic Arts in visual communication and its progress presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 6 Explaining the role of Graphic Arts in modern life and use for the applications in advertisements presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 7 Explaining typcographic communication which is one of graphic arts application field presenting visual samples. Homework 3- Preparing a research associating typcographic communication with graphical symbols. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 8 Midterm Exam Portfolio Reviewing Presentation and Practice 9 Explaining the concept of creativity in the process of design, its importance in graphic design, types of creativity presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 10 Explaining visual perception in visual communication, the importance and criterias of visual perception and connotation presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 11 Explaining the processes of emblem and logotype and their historical progresses presenting visual samples. Homework 4- Designing emblem and logotype of an imaginary company to make advertisement compaign. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 12 Explaining principles of designing a letterhead, an envelope and a business card presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 13 Explaining principles of designing a package presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 14 Explaining principles of designing a newspaper advertisement presenting visual samples. Homework 5- Designing newspaper advertisement of an imaginary company to make advertisement compaign. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 15 Explaining principles of designing a magazine advertisement presenting visual samples. Written and Visual Resources Presentation and Practice 16/17 Final exam Portfolio Reviewing Presentation and Practice   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ODABAŞI, Hatice A., Grafikte Temel Tasarım, Yorum Sanat, İstanbul, 2006.  BECER, Emre, İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Dost Yayıncılık, Ankara, 1999.  TEKER, Ulufer, Grafik Tasarım ve Reklam, Yorum Sanat, İstanbul, 2009.  BERGER, John, Görme Biçimleri, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 1990.  KOSHOFER, Gert. ‘Moderne Fotopraxis’ Falken, 1990.  WEILL, Alain, Grafik Tasarım, YKY, İstanbul, 2012  UÇAR, Tevfik F., Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, İnkılap Yayınevi, İstanbul 2004.  BEKTAŞ, Dilek, Çağdaş Grafik Tasarımın Gelişimi, YKY, İstanbul, 1992.  ARNHEIM, Rudolf, Görsel Düşünme, Metis Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2009.  BARNARD, Malcolm, Sanat Tasarım Ve Görsel Kültür, Ütopya Yayınları, Ankara, 2002. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 5 2 Explains teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the art education program 3 3 Gains knowledge to do creative work and ability to put it into practice in the main fields of visual arts 5 4 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 3 5 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 4 6 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 0 7 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies 5 8 Accepts his/her students as individuals and considers their affective, cognitive and psycomotor aspects as a whole. 0 9 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises in his/her students an awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 0 10 Knows and explains the formation of human societies and civilizations 0 11 Uses basic concepts of art education and relevant research studies and techniques in correspondence with new developments 3 12 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 6 8 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 8 48     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6