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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR365 | Layout Design I | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 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) | Lect. Ahmet FUTTU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ahmet FUTTU | A-Z01 | [email protected] | 7485 | Thursday 08:30 / 10:30 |
Course Content
develop the correct lay-out approach to different graphic design surfaces, organize the correct hierarchy and legibility of the texts, design publications containing typography, images and typography and image combinations, generate files in Adobe InDesign
Objectives of the Course
Teaching how to edit an effectively visual hierarchy for visual communication; how to organize the visual elements on any graphic design product; the basic principles of page lay-out; how to design creative surface lay-outs using text and image.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | B Tasarım problemlerini oluşturma, değerlendirme ve tasarım sürecini planlayabilme ve yönetme becerisi. | 5 |
| P5 | E The ability to think analytically and critically. The ability to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. | 5 |
| P8 | H The ability to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. Ability to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 5 |
| P10 | J Ability to use technologies, techniques and innovations in the field of design. Ability to use computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | 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 within and within the limits of a specific concept. | P.2.3 | 7 |
| O2 | To be able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach | P.5.7 | 1,7 |
| O3 | To be able to make original and creative applications. | P.8.3 | 7 |
| O4 | To be able to use relevant computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | P.10.6 | 4,7 |
| ** 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 |
| 2 | Grid System |
| 3 | Body Text |
| 4 | Marking Paragraphs |
| 5 | Hierarchy |
| 6 | Using Image |
| 7 | Long Lists |
| 8 | Text-Image Combinations |
| 9 | Examples |
| 10 | workshop |
| 11 | Doublepage Spread and Multi Column Grid blep |
| 12 | Doublepage Spread and Multi Column Grid blep |
| 13 | Doublepage Spread and Multi Column Grid blep |
| 14 | Final Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop, Timothy Samara. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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: | 94 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P5 | P8 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to work within and within the limits of a specific concept. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to make original and creative applications. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | To be able to use relevant computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | - | - | - | 5 |