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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
04631001 Consept Development 2 Autumn 3 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, Discussion and Application
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites None
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 A-AZ08 [email protected] 7455 Tuesday
09:00-10:00
Course Content
In this course, the concepts of concept and concept development are defined, and techniques for generating ideas for different media are discussed.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to teach students to produce ideas for a product or service and social responsibility projects within the framework of the concept development concept.
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
P2 To be able to interpret aesthetics and function in design processes by establishing the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow. 4
P5 Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. 5
P7 To be able to interpret and critically evaluate data using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of graphic design, to be able to define and analyse problems, to be able to plan the process based on research and evidence, to be able to solve design problems. 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 establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. P.2.2 1,3,5
O2 To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. P.5.2 1
O3 To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. P.7.5 3,5
** 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 of the course and explanation of what will be taught during one semester. Creativity and Concept Development Creativity and concept Components of creativity and concept development Stages of creativity and concept development
2 Creativity and Concept Development continued Fundamentals of the creative process Creative personality Barriers to creativity and concept development
3 The Concept of Creative Idea and Finding Creative Idea Creative idea The birth of creative idea Techniques used in finding creative idea Obstacles to the creative thinking process
4 Use of Visual-Verbal Metaphor What is metaphor? Verbal metaphor and its use in concept development Visual metaphor and its use in concept development Visual metaphor types
5 Concept Development for Printed Media Printed media Printed media as a means of mass communication
6 Concept Development for Printed Media Continuation Concept development for newspapers and magazines Presentation: Selecting a topic and developing a concept for newspaper and magazine advertisement design Concept development, writing slogans and messages. Review and feedback.
7 Concept Development for Printed Media Continuation Concept development for other printed media Presentation: A topic is selected and concept development for flyer design Concept development, writing of slogans and messages. Review and feedback.
8 Midterm exam
9 Concept Development for Audiovisual Media Concept Development for Broadcast Media Television Script
10 Concept Development for Audiovisual Media Continuation Television Scenario Storyboard Presentation: Preparing a storyboard for a television commercial film by choosing a subject Concept development, drawing, writing slogans and messages. Review and feedback.
11 Concept Development for Audiovisual Media Continuation Television Scenario Storyboard Presentation: Preparing a storyboard for a television commercial film by choosing a subject Concept development, drawing, writing slogans and messages. Review and feedback.
12 Concept Development in Digital Media What is digital media? Digital media components Digital media concept development
13 Concept Development in Digital Media Continuation Digital media concept development Presentation: Concept development for an instagram post by choosing a topic Concept development, writing slogans and messages. Review and feedback.
14 Concept Development in Digital Media Continuation Digital media concept development Presentation: Concept development for an instagram post by choosing a topic Concept development, writing slogans and messages. Review and feedback.
Textbook or Material
Resources ELDEN M. (2003). Advertising Writing. İletişim Publications.
FISK, P. (2010). Creative Genius. Mediacat Publications.
FOSTER, J. (2005). How to Find Ideas. Mediacat Publications.
LEZZI T. (2011). Good Ideas Big Campaigns Advertising Writing in the New Media and Marketing Age. Mediacat Publications.
YANIK, O. (2007). Creativity. Nutrition Hour Publications.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
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) 7 2 14
Midterms 1 3 3
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 6 2 12
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
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 P2 P5 P7
O1 To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. 4 - -
O2 To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. - 5 -
O3 To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. - - 5