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  Course Description
Course Name : Graphic Design Iv

Course Code : GR 403

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor SONER TİRE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes the basic concepts and forms of Graphic Design
Knows the artistic history of Graphic Design

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the artistic historical development, basic concepts and principles of Graphic Design; to teach the methods and techniques that can be used to propose solutions to the problems of design

Course Contents : Artistic historical development, basic concepts and principles of graphic design are discussed in this course. Besides the methods and the techniques that can be used to propose solutions to problems about graphic design are explained.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Computer Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Graphic design: definition, terminology, history, significance, material presentation Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
2 relations between the text and the form along with its significance; basic design principles such as pointand line, stain and texture, light and dark, and light and shadow Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
3 Graphic illustration and concept relationship Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
4 The language of graphics and typography Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
5 Emblem-logo definition, history, and its importance Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
6 Emblem and logo design. Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
7 Emblem and logo design. Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
8 Midterm Exam-
9 Sub-disciplines of graphics Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
10 Advertising Graphics Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
11 Corporate Identity: Symbol, Logo Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
12 Corporate Identity Work: Business Cards Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
13 Corporate Identity Work: Letterhead Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
14 Corporate Identity Work: The Envelope Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
15 Corporate Identity Work: File Written and Visual Resources Visual and Verbal Lecture, Discussion
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Becer, Emre. (1997) Communication and Graphic Arts, Dost Bookstore, Ank.
 Bektaş, Dilek. (1992) Contemporary Graphic Design Development, Yapı Kredi Publications, İst.
 Tevfik Fikret Uçar. Visual Communication and Graphic Design, Inkilap Publications, İstanbul, 2004.
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 1 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 Knows and uses methods, techniques and strategies used in teaching art education. 3
2 Gains the knowledge and skills to do creative work in the main fields of Art Education. 2
3 Explains the formation process and properties of human societies and civilizations. 3
4 Gains competence in the use and development of instructional materials. 0
5 Knows and applies basic concepts and principles of Fine Arts. 2
6 Identifies the developmental features of Primary Stage 1 and Stage 2 and secondary school students. 0
7 Recognises national and international cultural elements that affect teaching and production of art 5
8 Evaluates developments in Visual Arts Teaching in a multi-faceted manner of by means of scientific, artistic methods and techniques. 0
9 Uses relevant methods and techniques to improve/develop his/her students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 3
10 Uses knowledge and techniques related to classroom management efficiently. 0
11 Uses the basic concepts of art education, and art education research process and techniques in accordance with developments. 0
12 Knows and uses the materials, methods and techniques used in the main fields of Plastic Arts. 5
13 Plans and programs teaching-learning processes in an effective way. 0
14 Develops skills for self-expression, independent thinking, and sense of social responsibility. 4
15 As a dynamic art educator, gains awareness, responsibility and skills in keeping track of the developments in information technologies. 0
16 Contributes to other disciplines with the help of his/her experience and knowledge. 4
17 Knows foreign language at a sufficient level required by the program. 0
18 Establishes effective and healthy relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration. 0
19 Accepts each student as a whole considering affective, cognitive and psychomotor aspects. 1
20 Utilises museums, which are a historical and cultural inheritance, as an effective means of education and raises his/her students´ awareness of preserving and protecting cultural and historical values. 0
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 4 4 16
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4