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Course Description Course Name : Graphic Design 2 Course Code : GRA214 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn definition and scope of the graphic design To aquire a qualified perspective on the action of seeing and perception To be informed about Communication mediums To use symbols and the symbolic expression correctly To teminate the final design works that had been began on the sketching process To present his/her final design works to the public Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Besides giving the students the ability to design, make the student gain various skills that will help on the visualization process the emotions and thoughts. To show the techniques of graphic design and graphic expression. Course Contents : Design studies on usage of graphic design and mediums for communication Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Graphic Design Studios in Faculty of Fine Arts, Cukurova University   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Course content, the importance of giving information about the evaluation criteria. Project - 1 Giving information about the representation of designs and sample invitations and envelopes. Sample review, Application and Research Lecture 2 Project - 1 Preparations for the design of the front of the invitation and the envelope Research Lectures, brainstorming, Sketch review 3 Project - 1 Invitation and envelope design sketches. Sketch Studies Brainstorming, Evaluation of sketches 4 Project - 1 Invitation and envelope design sketches the implementation of in digital media. Design Studies Brainstorming, Sketch evaluation, Discussion 5 Project - 1 finalization and presentation. Preparation Presentation Drawings Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 6 Project - 2 CD, DVD covers and labels provide information about and sample representation. Research Brainstorming, Sketch evaluation, Discussion 7 Project - 2 CD, DVD covers and labels for the design of the preliminary Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 8 Midterm Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation 9 Project - 2 CD, DVD covers and label design sketches for the implementation of in digital media work Design Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 10 Project - 2 CD, DVD covers and labels for design, preparation of studies on the maket. Design Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 11 Project - 2 finalization and presentation. Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery 12 Project - 3 Giving information about the book cover design and sample representation. Research Brainstorming, Sketch evaluation, Discussion 13 Project - 3 The preliminary studies and sketches for book cover design Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 14 Project - 3 Assesment of the application for the design of the book cover Design Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 15 Project - 3 Book cover design studies for the implementation of in digital media, model making Design Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  - Pictograms Icons and Signs, Hübner - Abdullah - Görme Biçimleri, John Berger - Görsel Grafik Tasarım Sözlüğü, Gavin Ambrose-Paul Harris - Grafik Tasarım Ne İçindir?, Alice Twemlow - Grafik Tasarım Kuramı, Helen Armstrong - İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Emre Becer - Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Tevfik Fikret Uçar 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. 2 2 Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 4 3 Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 4 4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 4 5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 4 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. 2 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. 4 10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 3 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. 3 13 Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 5 14 Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 1 15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 1 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. 4 19 Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 4 20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 5 * 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 6 84     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 4 8 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6