Graphic Design
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR163 | Visual Thinking | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 2+2+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU | A-Z06 | [email protected] | 7576 |
Course Content
Knowing the definition and scope of graphic design, students will be able to apply correct framing on visuals to control meaning, know Gestald principles, use symbols and symbolic expression correctly, and manage the relationship between form and framing changes and meaning in visualization.
Objectives of the Course
This course is planned as the introduction to graphic design and aimed to give specific knowledge about visual communication and its basic concepts. Class analyses will be focus on images created by students, in terms of visual meaning.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | C To be able to realise designs in different scales within the scope of design discipline. | 5 |
| P4 | D Awareness and ability to work effectively and/or collaboratively individually or in interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary teams. | 4 |
| P5 | E The ability to think analytically and critically. The ability to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to work interdisciplinary in the field of art and design. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to think in a context. | P.3.4 | 3,7 |
| O3 | To be able to produce original works with basic art and design skills. | P.4.1 | 3,7 |
| O4 | To be able to bring together the elements of graphic design necessary for an effective presentation. | P.5.4 | 3,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, to the university and to the professional field. |
| 2 | Brief history of graphic design and its development. |
| 3 | Semiology and signs. Project No1, Expression with symbols. |
| 4 | Discussions and examinings on sketches and drawings. |
| 5 | Discussions and examinings on sketches and drawings. |
| 6 | Defining final drawings. Transforming into the final design. Information about presentation. |
| 7 | Presentation and critics. Project No2 Expression with semiology. |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Discussions and examinings on sketches and drawings. |
| 10 | Discussions and examinings on sketches and drawings. |
| 11 | Defining final drawings. Transforming into the final design. Information about presentation. |
| 12 | Presentation and critics. Project No3 Combining of Vision and reality. |
| 13 | Discussions and examinings on sketches and drawings. |
| 14 | Defining final drawings. Transforming into the final design. Information about presentation. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Rudolf, A., "Visual Thinking", (Translated by R. Öğdül), Metis Publications. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Practice | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 88 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,93 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to work interdisciplinary in the field of art and design. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to think in a context. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to produce original works with basic art and design skills. | - | 4 | - |
| O4 | To be able to bring together the elements of graphic design necessary for an effective presentation. | - | - | 5 |