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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04681024 | Editorial Illustration | 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 | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU | A-Z06 | [email protected] | 7576 | Friday 13:30-14:30 |
Course Content
İleriye dönük basın yayın ve süreli yayın organları için illüstrasyon projesini çözümleyebilecek ve analiz edebilecek yetkinliğe erişmek adına temel oluşturma niteliğindeki çok yönlü proje uygulamaları ve teorik seminerler verilmesi.
Objectives of the Course
Reinforcing how illustration is used in various fields of visual communication throughout the semester with applied projects; The aim of the course is to experience illustration production techniques for press and periodicals, to gain knowledge through exercises related to idea development and application process, and to put them into practice. It is among the objectives of the course to provide the candidate who aims to specialize in the field of illustration as a form of graphic design expression, to work and to develop himself.
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. | 4 |
| P5 | Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. | 5 |
| P6 | To be able to explain the historical and design ties of semiotics, mythology, iconography with universal culture. | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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. | 4 |
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 |
| O2 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to present the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | P.5.1 | 4,7 |
| O4 | To be able to produce cultural assets (visual and linear) with graphical elements. | P.5.3 | 7 |
| O5 | To be able to define aesthetic awareness. | P.5.6 | 4,7 |
| O6 | To be able to define an idea, a concept or a phenomenon in the artistic and cultural environment of society. | P.6.3 | 1,7 |
| O7 | To be able to distinguish cultural assets that are the expression of society, art and technology. | P.6.5 | 7 |
| O8 | To be able to define the target audience, to produce original works related to the field and to evaluate the results. | P.8.2 | 7 |
| O9 | To be able to express themselves by communicating visually. | P.8.4 | 7 |
| O10 | To be able to establish a connection while conveying his/her thoughts verbally and visually to specialised or non-specialised people | P.8.5 | 1,5 |
| O11 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | P.11.3 | 3 |
| ** 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 | Explaining the general scope of the course. Providing students with preliminary information to enable them to critically read the text, generate visual metaphors, and develop appropriate projects by identifying illustrations that fit the editorial context. |
| 2 | Conceptualization in editorial illustration. Reading and interpreting text. Ability to visually analyze a current, up-to-date text. Project 1: Assignment of the first project topic, Magazine Page, and review of related application examples. |
| 3 | Continue with the magazine page design. Evaluation of sketches and the process of getting approval for the project. Examining the portfolios of professional illustrators. |
| 4 | Composition and visual hierarchy. Editorial framing logic. Project 2: Thematic calendar application. Examination of relevant design examples. |
| 5 | Style and language of expression. Critical review process for projects. Examination of relevant proposals. |
| 6 | Color and emotional impact. Color and form psychology. Project 3: Providing preliminary information for book cover design applications and examining sample designs. |
| 7 | Evaluation of sketch works. Providing critiques. Review of sample designs. |
| 8 | Digital editorial and thumbnails. Illustrations for online magazines and social media. Project 4: Alternative works for digital media. Review of sample designs. |
| 9 | Criticism process for projects. Examining the portfolios of professional illustrators. |
| 10 | Beginning of sketch studies for the subjects selected as a result of theoretical research. Examining the portfolios of professional illustrators. |
| 11 | Short text, strong visuals. Examining examples of magazine cover design concepts. Analysis of cover designs. Project 5: New Yorker Magazine cover design. |
| 12 | Evaluation of sketches and the process of obtaining approval and feedback for the project. Workshop. Examination of New Yorker cover designs. |
| 13 | Criticism process for projects. Examining the portfolios of professional illustrators. |
| 14 | Criticism process for projects and evaluation of preparations for the final presentation. Year-end exhibition preparations. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | DAĞ. E.S. (2015). The Second Golden Age of Illustration. Alternatif Publishing House |
| LEVITZ. P. (2015). Grafik Roman Şampiyonu Will Eisner. Harry N. Abrams | |
| WIGAN. M. (2012). Visual Illustration 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) | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Practice | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Workshop | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 | P6 | P8 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to express in a context. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to present the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to produce cultural assets (visual and linear) with graphical elements. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O5 | To be able to define aesthetic awareness. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O6 | To be able to define an idea, a concept or a phenomenon in the artistic and cultural environment of society. | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O7 | To be able to distinguish cultural assets that are the expression of society, art and technology. | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O8 | To be able to define the target audience, to produce original works related to the field and to evaluate the results. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O9 | To be able to express themselves by communicating visually. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O10 | To be able to establish a connection while conveying his/her thoughts verbally and visually to specialised or non-specialised people | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O11 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | - | - | - | - | 4 |