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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04660028 | Packaging Design II | 2025 | Spring | 6 | 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 | 04650025 Packaging Design I |
| 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 involves the student developing the right packaging design approach for a product or organization, applying a specific concept to different design elements, generating creative and accurate solutions in terms of graphic design for an idea, phenomenon, product or service, and developing design management skills within the creative production process.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge about packaging design and to make accurate and effective designs in the sector.
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 | 5,6 |
| 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 | 3,5 |
| 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. |
| 2 | 1. Discussion and development of initial sketches and ideas regarding the project. Project: Sustainable and ecological 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, drafting and refining the sketches related to the project |
| 8 | 2. delivery and presentation of the project. Midterm |
| 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. Project Delivery. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BECER E. (2014). Ambalaj Tasarımı. Dost Kitabevi. |
| KIMCHUK 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 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 2 | 25 (%) |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| 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 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
