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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRA359 | Discipline in Visual Semiotics | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture and Discussion |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Çağrı GÜMÜŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Çağrı GÜMÜŞ | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
The main theoretical framework of the discipline of semiotics (semiology) originating from linguistics and its use as a reading method in different fields from literature to popular culture, the application of semiotics in visual disciplines (architecture, plastic arts, industrial design, graphic design) and different examples of analysis constitute the scope of the course.
Objectives of the Course
Göstergebilimi to promote application of semiotics . They can not make them the learning section , a semiotic process and practice. ensure that they do semiotic analysis.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | A Tasarım ilke ve elemanları hakkında doğru bilgileri kazanabilme, sanat ve tasarım alanında kuram ve kuramcıları açıklayabilme. | 3 |
| P2 | B Tasarım problemlerini oluşturma, değerlendirme ve tasarım sürecini planlayabilme ve yönetme becerisi. | 2 |
| P3 | C To be able to realise designs in different scales within the scope of design discipline. | 3 |
| P7 | G Ability to communicate effectively, express oneself and present one's work. | 3 |
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 solve design problems and produce original ideas. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to work within and within the limits of a specific concept. | P.2.3 | 3,7 |
| O3 | To be able to analyse the theoretical knowledge related to the course. | P.2.6 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually. | P.3.5 | 3,7 |
| O5 | To be able to communicate and express oneself visually. | P.7.2 | 1 |
| O6 | To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually to specialised or non-specialised people. | P.7.3 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Lecturing, Question- Answer, Analysis |
| 2 | Configuration of semiotics |
| 3 | Diferentiation of object language and metalanguage |
| 4 | Conceptualisation, formalisation |
| 5 | Production phase of sign system |
| 6 | Narrative program stage |
| 7 | Discursive structure, Textual structure |
| 8 | Cross the semiotic process |
| 9 | Semiology sectioning |
| 10 | Semiotical and field of administration text and image |
| 11 | Semiotical and field of administration modern literary theory |
| 12 | Semiotical and field of administration social ritual |
| 13 | Semiotical decoding practice |
| 14 | Semiotical decoding practice |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | R. Barthes, ‘Göstergebilim İlkeleri', Ank., 1979. BERGER, John; ‘Görme Biçimleri', 1999 M., Rıfat, ‘Homo Semioticus Ve Genel Göstergebilim Sorunları', İst., 2007 |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 60 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 2 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to work within and within the limits of a specific concept. | - | 2 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to analyse the theoretical knowledge related to the course. | - | 2 | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually. | - | - | 3 | - |
| O5 | To be able to communicate and express oneself visually. | - | - | 3 | - |
| O6 | To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually to specialised or non-specialised people. | - | - | 3 | - |
