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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Information Design |
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| Course Code |
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GRA411 |
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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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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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To learn the importance of the concept of “Data”, in the context of the information design and graphic design
To make detailed studies on clarity concept
To make connections between data and the content
To be aware of the importance of the function of visual hierarchy
To be aware of the discipline of design work in Information design
Take advantage of the fundamental principles of the design process of visualization
To produce plastics and designs With a high level of quality
To make detailed studies on clarity concept
To make healty researches on the relevant field and can use the gathered data.
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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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Statistics of the raw data, which can be easily followed and understood by all concerned to ensure that users do visualizations. |
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| Course Contents |
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To create visualisations that could easily be followed and understood by all concerned users, with the statistics of the raw data. |
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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, Cuvurova 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 |
Information Design - Historical Development, Genres |
Reading the source |
Lecture |
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2 |
Introduction to Statistical Graphics - Statistics Reading Workshop
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Sample Designs Review
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Lecture, Review, Discussion |
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3 |
Project 01: Visualization of the given statistics |
Sample Designs Review |
Lecture, Review, Discussion |
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4 |
Project 01-Content Visualization Sketches |
Design Sketches |
Brainstorming, Evaluation, Discussion |
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5 |
Proje 01: Design Process |
Design Sketches |
Brainstorming, Evaluation, Discussion |
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6 |
Proje 01: Design Process |
Design Sketches |
Brainstorming, Evaluation, Discussion |
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7 |
Proje 01: Presentation, Critik and Giving a Brief on New Project |
Design Works |
Design Process, Discussion |
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8 |
Midterm: Deadline for the 1st project |
Preparetion for the Presentation |
Presentation of the Project |
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9 |
Project 02: Visualization of Statistical Data, Gethering Information |
Research, Design Sketches |
Lecture, Research, Discussion |
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10 |
Project 02: Visualization sketces |
Design Works |
Lecture, Design Process, Discussion |
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11 |
Project 02: Design Process |
Design Works |
Lecture, Design Process, Discussion |
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12 |
Project 02: Presentation, Critik and Giving a Brief on New Project |
Design Works |
Evoluation, Discussion, Lecture |
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13 |
Project 03: Visually describing directions, Gethering Data |
Research, Design Sketches |
Lecture, Research, Discussion |
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14 |
Project 03: Design Process at digital platform |
Design Works |
Design Process, Discussion |
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15 |
Project 03: Design Process at digital platform |
Design Works |
Design Process, Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam: Deadline for the 2nd project |
Preparetion for the Presentation |
Presentation of the Project |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Richard Saul Wurmann, Information Anxiety
What is Exhibition Design?, Jan Lorenc - Lee Skolnick - Craig Berger
Visual Display of Quantitative Information, Edward Tufte
Wayfinding and Signage Design, Chris Calori
Wayshowing, Per Mollerup
Türkiye Sergicilik ve Fuarcılık Tarihi, Gökhan Akçura
Grafik Tasarım Kuramı, Helen Armstrong
Pictograms Icons and Signs, Hübner – Abdullah
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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 |
4 |
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. |
5 |
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3 |
Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
5 |
5 |
25 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
6 |
24 |
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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: | 107 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.28 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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