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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
GRA377 Graphic Design Theory and Reserach 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. 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-Z [email protected] 7576 Tuesday
09:00-10:00
Course Content
Discuss graphic design theoretically. Discuss and question the various roles of the graphic designer. Develop research and sourcing methods.
Objectives of the Course
Within the scope of the course, the student; Will be able to question the purpose and importance of Graphic Design. Question the social role of graphic designer. It is aimed to discuss the sociocultural effects of visual communication.
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
P3 C To be able to realise designs in different scales within the scope of design discipline. 3
P5 E The ability to think analytically and critically. The ability to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. 3
P7 G Ability to communicate effectively, express oneself and present one's work. 3
P14 N Ability to gain knowledge about art culture and aesthetics, art and science ethics. 4
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 think in a context. P.3.4 1
O3 To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually. P.3.5 1
O4 To be able to bring together the elements of graphic design necessary for an effective presentation. P.5.4 1
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
O7 To have knowledge about the ethics of art and science P.14.2 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 Introduction, presentation of the aims and sylllabus of the course.
2 Introduction to ""First Things First"", presentation and reading of ""First Things First 2000""
3 Reading of ""First Things First: Brief History"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
4 Reading of ""First Things First: Now More Than Ever"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
5 Reading of ""A Manifesto with Ten Footnotes"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics
6 General discussion in class.Written assignment on ""First Things First"" in class. Presentation of given topics.
7 Reading ""Design is an Avocado"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
8 Reading ""Focus on Value"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
9 Discussions on Green Graphic Design. Presentation of given topics.
10 Readings from ""Do Good Design"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
11 Readings from ""Do Good Design"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
12 Readings from ""Do Good Design"", discussion in class. Presentation of given topics.
13 Discussions on Sustainable Graphic Design and ""Good"" Design. Presentation of given topics.
14 Submission of term papers. Presentations of given topics.
Textbook or Material
Resources Armstrong, H "Grafik Tasarım Kuramı", Espas Kuram Sanat Yayınları - İstanbul, 2012 Twemlow, A. "Grafik Tasarım Ne içindir"Yem Yayın- İstanbul, 2011
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 P3 P5 P7 P14
O1 To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. 3 - - - -
O2 To be able to think in a context. - 3 - - -
O3 To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually. - 3 - - -
O4 To be able to bring together the elements of graphic design necessary for an effective presentation. - - 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 -
O7 To have knowledge about the ethics of art and science - - - - 4