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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Graphic Design 1 |
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| Course Code |
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GRA213 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns definition and scope of the graphic design
Aquires a qualified perspective on the action of seeing and perception
Knows Communication mediums
Uses the symbols and the symbolic expression correctly
Manages changes in framing the relationship between form and meaning through visualization
Takes the final design works that had been began on the sketching process
Presents his/her final design works to the public
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To create a visual image with the purpose of conveying an idea or information, Learning mass communication methods and visual codes on the social studies. to create a unique visual expressions with the help of creative mind. |
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| Course Contents |
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Visual communication design work on the most important entry point to vision and perception, semiotics, theory of design projects will be carried out on the action codes that indicate the images. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Graphic Design Studios in Faculty of Fine Arts, Cukurova University |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Course content, assessment criteria and provide information on course topics.
Definition of graphic design, graphics, icons, giving information about the logo examples.
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Sample review, Application and Research |
Lecture |
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2 |
Project - 1 Emblem / Icon for the research study. |
Research |
Lectures, brainstorming, Sketch review |
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3 |
Project - 1 Emblem / Icon sketches of ideas for Work |
sketch studies |
Brainstorming, Sketch evaluation, Discussion |
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4 |
Project - 1 Insignia / Icon Study sketch for the development |
Sketch Studies |
Brainstorming, Sketch evaluation, Discussion |
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5 |
Project - 1 Sketch the implementation of the work in digital media. |
Design Studies |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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6 |
Project - 1 Study the implementation of in digital media. |
Design Studies |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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7 |
Project - 1 finalization and presentation. |
Design Studies |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Preparation Presentation Drawings |
Project Delivery and Presentation |
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9 |
Project - 2 Logo of a company operating in the interpretation of the different approaches. |
Sketch Studies |
Lecture, Brainstorming, Sample review |
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10 |
Project - 2 Logo studies for review. |
Idea Sketches |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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11 |
Project - 2 Sketch the implementation of the work in digital media. |
Design Studies |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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12 |
Project - 2 finalization and presentation. |
Preparation Presentation Drawings |
Project Delivery |
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13 |
Project - 3 Pictogram of information about the examination of specimens |
Sketch Studies |
Lecture, Brainstorming, Sample review |
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14 |
Project - 3 Pictograms are given for the design work on the subject will be designed |
Idea Sketches |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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15 |
Project - 3 Pictogram of designs implementation of in digital media. |
Design Studies |
Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation Presentation Drawings |
Project Delivery and Presentation |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 - Pictograms Icons and Signs, Hübner - Abdullah
- Görme Biçimleri, John Berger
- Sinema Göstergebilimi, Yuriy M. Lotman
- 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
- Grafik Tasarım Ne İçindir?, Alice Twemlow, Yem Yayın, 2008
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. |
2 |
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2 |
Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. |
4 |
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3 |
Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. |
4 |
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4 |
Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media |
4 |
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5 |
Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. |
4 |
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6 |
Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. |
3 |
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7 |
Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. |
2 |
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8 |
Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. |
2 |
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9 |
Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. |
4 |
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10 |
Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. |
3 |
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11 |
Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. |
3 |
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12 |
Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. |
3 |
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13 |
Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. |
5 |
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14 |
Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. |
1 |
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15 |
Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. |
1 |
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16 |
Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. |
3 |
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17 |
Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. |
3 |
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18 |
Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. |
4 |
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19 |
Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. |
4 |
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20 |
Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
6 |
84 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
4 |
8 |
32 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
10 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 148 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.92 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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