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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04631002 | Symbol and Meaning Making | 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
It involves the methods by which icons, symbols, and signs created from the beginning to the present day are realized within graphic discipline, examining topics to look out for when creating new meanings, and asking questions on side meanings and subordinates.
Objectives of the Course
It aims to study the meaning and classification of semiotics, the history of semiotics, early symbols and stages of development, the first industrial and commercial logos in history, and development processes, and to study symbols, meaning and content.
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 | To be able to gain accurate information about design principles and elements, to be able to explain theories and theorists in the field of art and design. | 5 |
| P5 | Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. | 5 |
| P6 | To be able to explain the historical and design ties of semiotics, mythology, iconography with universal culture. | 5 |
| P12 | To be able to follow scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments etc. To be able to follow social and technological developments. | 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 express basic art and design knowledge theoretically and practically. | P.1.1 | 1,3,6 |
| O2 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | P.5.2 | 1,3,6 |
| O3 | To be able to distinguish cultural assets that are the expression of society, art and technology. | P.6.5 | 1,3,6 |
| O4 | To be able to discuss the psychological effects of design elements. | P.12.1 | 1,3,6 |
| ** 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, information about the content of the course. What is Symbol ? What is it used for? Related concepts. |
| 2 | The beginning of communication with symbols. Cave paintings and symbols. |
| 3 | The symbolic meanings of numbers, IDEOLOGY, IDENTITY, AND BELONGING SYMBOLS |
| 4 | Symbolically, the Eye and Visuality |
| 5 | The living world of symbols, cultural symbols. |
| 6 | Analyses of cultural symbols. Star symbols, basic forms, and element symbols. |
| 7 | The Living World of Symbols II, religious symbols and the symbolic meanings and cultural outputs of trees |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | The symbolic and psychological meanings of colors. Their use in logo design. |
| 10 | The symbolic meanings of body language, sign language. |
| 11 | Symbolic association, conceptualization with symbols |
| 12 | Concept-related symbols. Popular culture and symbols. |
| 13 | Symbols of Value, Ownership, and Change. |
| 14 | Protection Orientation Survival Symbols / Symbols of the present and the future. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BARTHES R. (2009). Göstergebilim Serüveni. Yapı Kredi Yayınları. |
| BATUHAN H. (2007). Semiyotik, Fanatizm ve Tolerans. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. | |
| WILKINSON K. (2021). Symbols and Signs with Their Origin and Meaning, Alpha Publications. | |
| Joseph Piercy (2021). Symbols - A Universal Language, Maya Kitap. |
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) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 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 | 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 | P1 | P5 | P6 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to express basic art and design knowledge theoretically and practically. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to distinguish cultural assets that are the expression of society, art and technology. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | To be able to discuss the psychological effects of design elements. | - | - | - | 4 |