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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
04661013 Graphic Production Techniques 3 Spring 6 2+2+0 6 6
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) Prof. Mustafa KINIK
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Ofset baskı, flekso baskı, tifdruk baskı, dijital baskı ve serigrafi baskı teknikleri, bu baskı tekniklerinde baskının nasıl gerçekleştiği, basılacak işe göre baskı tekniği seçimi ve baskı öncesi hazırlık çalışmaları, montaj ve planlama. Baskı çeşitleri ve bu baskı çeşitlerine özgü malzemelerin tanıma. Baskı türüne göre, sonrasında yapılan uygulamaların tanımı dersin içeriğini kapsamaktadır.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to ensure that the student correctly learns and effectively uses graphic production techniques such as printing, digital printing and serigraphy printing in the graphic design process.
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
P4 To be able to use computer software, technologies, techniques and innovations in the field effectively. 4
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. 3
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 combine their designs with different materials. P.4.2 3,4
O2 To be able to express the properties of print designs on different surfaces. P.4.6 1,3
O3 To be able to define technical tools and equipment used in graphic design studies and applications. P.7.2 1,3
O4 To be able to develop all processes of a design P.7.3 3,4
O5 To be able to interpret graphic designs to the cultural environment of the day with the support of developing and changing technology. P.8.7 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 Giving information about the course content by introducing graphic production techniques.
2 Beginning to explain printing techniques. Explaining the basic concepts of printing.
3 Explaining the basic concepts of printing techniques and printing press. Giving students the concepts of printing production as a research topic.
4 Explanation of printing techniques and printing terms. Giving a multi-page assignment suitable for the form as a midterm project.
5 Explanation of printing techniques and printing terms. Criticizing homework assignments. Starting presentations of research topics.
6 Explanation of printing techniques and printing terms. Criticizing homework assignments. Continuing presentations of research topics.
7 Explanation of printing terms. Criticizing homework assignments. Continuing presentations of research topics. Making controls for midterm submission.
8 Assigning a suitable assignment topic for desktop publishing. Continuing presentations of research topics.
9 Criticizing the assignments given for desktop publishing. Explanation of printing terms. Continuing presentations of research topics.
10 Criticizing the assignments given for desktop publishing. Explanation of printing terms. Continuing presentations of research topics.
11 Criticizing the assignments given for desktop publishing. Explanation of printing terms. Continuing presentations of research topics.
12 Criticizing the assignments given for desktop publishing. Analyzing a printed graphic design product within the scope of graphic production techniques. Continuing presentations of research topics.
13 Criticizing the assignments given for desktop publishing. Analyzing a printed graphic design product within the scope of graphic production techniques. Continuing presentations of research topics. Explaining the post-printing process.
14 Criticizing the assignments given for desktop publishing. Analyzing a printed graphic design product within the scope of graphic production techniques. Continuing presentations of research topics. Explaining the post-printing process.
Textbook or Material
Resources BECER E. (2015). Communication and Graphic Design. Dost Bookstore.
UÇAR T.F. (2019) Visual Communication and Graphic Design. İnkılap Bookstore.
WIGAN M. AMBROS G. (2012) Visual Prepress Preparation and Production Dictionary. Literatür Publishing.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance 14 -
Laboratory - -
Practice 14 -
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 4 56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 5 5
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 6 12
Practice 3 8 24
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 3 8 24
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 2 6 12
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 5 5
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 180
Total Work Load / 30 6
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P4 P7 P8
O1 To be able to combine their designs with different materials. 4 - -
O2 To be able to express the properties of print designs on different surfaces. 4 - -
O3 To be able to define technical tools and equipment used in graphic design studies and applications. - 5 -
O4 To be able to develop all processes of a design - 5 -
O5 To be able to interpret graphic designs to the cultural environment of the day with the support of developing and changing technology. - - 3