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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04680033 | Graduation Project | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ahmet FUTTU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ahmet FUTTU | A-Z01 | [email protected] | 7485 | Thursday 08:30 / 10:30 |
Course Content
The aim is for the student to research the problem, create a roadmap, design, project, develop, analyze and implement. It includes presenting and defending the concept, product or media plan that emerges as a result of the project in an appropriate manner.
Objectives of the Course
The graduation project course aims to show the student's education and knowledge gained during the undergraduate period on a graphic design problem that he has found himself. In project research, it is recommended that the student work on a project that can express himself comfortably and that can be the beginning of his professional career.
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 |
| P5 | Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. | 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 |
| P11 | To be able to develop projects in the field of graphic design with the awareness of universal and social responsibility by considering the public interest and legal consequences on issues such as human rights, environmental problems, cultural diversity in professional studies in the field and to share them with the society with sensitivity. | 3 |
| P13 | To be able to communicate effectively and express himself consciously about the presentation by making his designs into a portfolio document. | 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 express in a context. | P.2.1 | 1,3 |
| O2 | To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | P.2.2 | 7 |
| O3 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | P.2.3 | 3,4 |
| O4 | To be able to present the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | P.5.1 | 1,5 |
| O5 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | P.5.2 | 1,5 |
| O6 | To be able to solve the problems arising as a result of the analysis. | P.7.1 | 7 |
| O7 | To be able to develop all processes of a design | P.7.3 | 7 |
| O8 | To be able to analyse the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | P.7.4 | 4,7 |
| O9 | To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. | P.7.5 | 1,7 |
| O10 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | P.11.3 | 7 |
| O11 | To be able to be active in project processes. | P.11.4 | 7 |
| O12 | To be able to organise graphic design elements necessary for an effective presentation. | P.13.1 | 7 |
| O13 | To be able to communicate. | P.13.3 | 5 |
| O14 | To be able to use Turkish effectively and correctly. | P.13.4 | 1,5 |
| ** 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. Researching a project topic that includes a graphic design problem for the graduation project |
| 2 | Literature review, background research, delimitation of the problem |
| 3 | Creation of the road map |
| 4 | Identifying creative ideas and strategies |
| 5 | Preparation of creative brief |
| 6 | Establishing the framework of the project |
| 7 | Preparation of visual materials |
| 8 | Media selection |
| 9 | Initiation of project implementation studies |
| 10 | Project implementation and critiquing process |
| 11 | Project implementation and critiquing process |
| 12 | Project implementation and critiquing process |
| 13 | Project implementation and critiquing process |
| 14 | Completion and presentation of the project |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | AMBROSE G. HARRIS P. (2012) Design Idea in Graphic Design. Literatür Publishing. |
| BECER E. (2015). Communication and Graphic Design. Dost Bookstore. | |
| TWEMLOW A. (2008). What is Graphic Design for? Yem Publications. | |
| UÇAR T.F. (2019) Visual Communication and Graphic Design. İnkılap Bookstore. |
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 | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 100 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | P2 | P5 | P7 | P11 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to express in a context. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to present the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O5 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O6 | To be able to solve the problems arising as a result of the analysis. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | To be able to develop all processes of a design | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O8 | To be able to analyse the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O9 | To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills gained with a critical approach. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O10 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O11 | To be able to be active in project processes. | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| O12 | To be able to organise graphic design elements necessary for an effective presentation. | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| O13 | To be able to communicate. | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| O14 | To be able to use Turkish effectively and correctly. | - | - | - | - | 3 |