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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to computer 1

Course Code : GRA121

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines basic computer concepts.
Allows desktop publishing programs.
Defines the properties of vector and pixel-based programs.
Is able to make different and original works with the support of computer software
Is able to apply computer graphic design products.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the use of computers with the knowledge and skills to develop computer applications.

Course Contents : Basic Computer Concepts. Pixel-based image manipulation program. Photoshop and illustrator vector-based design software application for the use of the presentation and design studies.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : CU Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Graphic Design Studios


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course content, the importance of the presentation of information on the evaluation criteria Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
2 Introduction to computers, desktop publishing programs, the introduction Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
3 Introduction to Adobe illustrator. Toolbox Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
4 Introduction to Adobe illustrator. Toolbox Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
5 Adobe illustrator - Selection Tools-create basic shapes. Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
6 Adobe illustrator - Selection Tools-create basic shapes. Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
7 Adobe Illustrator - Using the Pen tool and place photos Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
9 Adobe illustrator - work with texts Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
10 Adobe illustrator - work with texts Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
11 Adobe illustrator - use layers Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
12 Adobe illustrator - colors Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
13 Adobe illustrator - colors Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
14 Adobe illustrator - conversion and resizing tools Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation
15 Adobe illustrator - to register and export files Practice, designing Lecture, question and answer, Demonstration, Observation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Adobe Illustrator CS5 - Yavuz Gümüştepe
 ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS5 TRAINING SET
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
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 Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. 3
2 Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 2
3 Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 5
4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 3
5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 3
6 Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 3
7 Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. 0
8 Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. 2
9 Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 3
10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 5
11 Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 3
12 Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. 2
13 Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 3
14 Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 2
15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 2
16 Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 3
17 Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 3
18 Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. 3
19 Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 3
20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 4
* 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) 5 5 25
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 4 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 81
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.24
ECTS Credit: 3