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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04650025 | Packaging Design I | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 2+2+0 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | Lecture, discussion, case study, student assignments, and project design. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI | A-Z03 | [email protected] | 7432 | Tuesday 13:30-14:30 |
Course Content
This course covers the following topics: introduction to packaging design, historical development of packaging, types of packaging, packaging design process, basic principles of packaging design, packaging and marketing, form and graphic elements in packaging design, packaging design project development, prototype preparation for a project, packaging design and the environment, and presentation of packaging design projects.
Objectives of the Course
It aims to develop students' creativity by making three-dimensional designs as well as two-dimensional designs.
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 | To be able to interpret aesthetics and function in design processes by establishing the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow. | 5 |
| P3 | To be able to create innovative and original works by using abstract and concrete concepts in a visual way. | 5 |
| P4 | To be able to use computer software, technologies, techniques and innovations in the field effectively. | 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 |
| P8 | To be able to convey the right message and indicators to the target audience through the right communication channels by using photographic, typographic, illustrative, moving and interactive elements in the production and production process of two and three dimensional designs for traditional and new media. | 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 evaluate critically and analytically. | P.2.3 | 5,6 |
| O2 | To be able to design products in desired size and volume. | P.3.6 | 5,7 |
| O3 | To be able to combine their designs with different materials. | P.4.2 | 5,6 |
| O4 | To be able to develop all processes of a design | P.7.3 | 5,6 |
| O5 | To be able to apply graphic design products in two and three dimensions. | P.8.1 | 3,7 |
| O6 | To be able to define the target audience, to produce original works related to the field and to evaluate the results. | P.8.2 | 5,6 |
| ** 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 | Presentation of the course content, general expectations for the semester, explanation of project briefs with international and national examples. 1. Giving the project. |
| 2 | Discussion and development of initial sketches and ideas regarding the 1st project. Project 1: Revising the existing packaging design. |
| 3 | 1. Developing, drafting and refining the sketches related to the project. |
| 4 | 1. delivery and presentation of the project. Giving the second project |
| 5 | 2. discussion and development of initial sketches and ideas regarding the project |
| 6 | 2. discussion and development of initial sketches and ideas regarding the project |
| 7 | 2. Developing and refining the sketches related to the project. |
| 8 | Midtermü |
| 9 | 3rd project award |
| 10 | 3. discussion and development of initial sketches and ideas regarding the project |
| 11 | 3. Developing and refining the sketches related to the project. |
| 12 | 3. delivery and presentation of the project. Submission of the final project |
| 13 | Discussion and development of initial sketches and ideas regarding the final project. |
| 14 | Developing and refining the sketches related to the final project and taking the final form of the drafts. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BECER E. (2014). Ambalaj Tasarımı. Dost Kitabevi. |
| KİMCHUK M. R. KRASOVEC S. (2006). A. Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding From Concept To Shelf. Wiley. | |
| PAPANEK V. (1974). Design For The Real World. Granada. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 2 | 15 (%) |
| Presentation | 2 | 20 (%) |
| Projects | 2 | 15 (%) |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 (%) |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P4 | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to design products in desired size and volume. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to combine their designs with different materials. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to develop all processes of a design | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | To be able to apply graphic design products in two and three dimensions. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| O6 | To be able to define the target audience, to produce original works related to the field and to evaluate the results. | - | - | - | - | 5 |