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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04681022 | Informative Design | 4 | Spring | 8 | 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 | Lecture, discussion, student assignments and project design. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Çağrı GÜMÜŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Çağrı GÜMÜŞ | A-Z08 | [email protected] | 7455 | Tuesday 09:00-10:00 |
Course Content
The course includes the student's project development within the scope of information design and supporting it with theoretical background.
Objectives of the Course
To learn the history and application environments and processes of information design to comprehend the power, importance and interdisciplinary structure of information design in social life and the connection between these disciplines from which it benefits from its methods. It is aimed to learn the design elements that will form the infrastructure and flexible design principles that vary according to their interdisciplinary structure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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 |
| P10 | To be able to work effectively in interdisciplinary / interdisciplinary teams on social and cultural issues related to the field of design, individually or as a team member, harmoniously and consciously. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| P12 | To be able to follow scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments etc. To be able to follow social and technological developments. | 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 produce past effects / traces of today's designs with today's possibilities and possibilities. | P.2.4 | 3,7 |
| O2 | To be able to produce cultural assets (visual and linear) with graphical elements. | P.5.3 | 3,7 |
| O3 | To be able to solve the problems arising as a result of the analysis. | P.7.1 | 3,7 |
| O4 | To be able to establish a connection between different applications. | P.10.5 | 3,7 |
| O5 | To be able to produce solutions to space-based problems. | P.11.2 | 3,7 |
| O6 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | P.11.3 | 1,3,7 |
| O7 | To be able to produce original and creative applications. | P.12.2 | 3,7 |
| ** 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 to information design, explanation of basic concepts. |
| 2 | Icons, Symbols, Pictograms, and examination of today's information graphics with examples. Explanation of projects |
| 3 | Developing projects related to pictograms and evaluating design ideas and drawings critically |
| 4 | Criticism and evaluation of ideas |
| 5 | Presentation and evaluation |
| 6 | Explanation of maps, traffic signs and visual guidance systems in public spaces with examples. |
| 7 | Evaluation of project and design ideas and drawings related to guidance systems. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Explanation of infographic (Information Graphic) in detail |
| 10 | Giving a project related to infographic, design ideas and drawings are criticised |
| 11 | Presentation and evaluation |
| 12 | Explanation of visual guidance systems |
| 13 | Giving a project related to information systems, criticising design ideas and drawings. |
| 14 | Completion, presentation and evaluation of design works. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BAER K. (2021). Information Design Workbook. Rockport Publishers. |
| MEIRELLES I. (2013). Design for Information. Rockport Publishers. |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Practice | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | P10 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to produce past effects / traces of today's designs with today's possibilities and possibilities. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to produce cultural assets (visual and linear) with graphical elements. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to solve the problems arising as a result of the analysis. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to establish a connection between different applications. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | To be able to produce solutions to space-based problems. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | To be able to produce original and creative applications. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |