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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99801005 | Design Theory and Research | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | Anlatın ve Tartışma |
| 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] | 7433 | Tuesday 09:00-10:00 |
Course Content
Grafik tasarımı kuramsal olarak tartışabilme, grafik tasarımın amaç ve önemini, grafik tasarımcının rolünü sorgulayabilme, görsel iletişimin sosyokültürel etkilerini, sürdürülebilirlik ve ekolojik rolünü tartışabilme, bilimsel araştırma yapabilme, konuları analiz edebilme, grafik tasarım alanında bilgi ve fikir toplayabilme konularını içerir.
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed to create an infrastructure about the scope and applications of graphic design, to understand the socio-cultural context of the graphic design profession, to have new perspectives as a designer by examining different and qualified sources on graphic design.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
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 discuss the psychological effects of design elements. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to produce original and creative applications. | P.12.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to discuss the sociological effects of design elements. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to discuss the political effects of design elements. | P.12.7 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Information about the scope, purpose and lesson plan of the course is given. |
| 2 | Reference books on graphic design theory are introduced, and homework is given on accessing and listing new resources. |
| 3 | What is Design? How is the design idea formed? What is graphic design for? Identifying, researching, finding ideas, creating prototypes, selecting, applying, learning in the process of Graphic Design. Examination of articles on the subject, practice study. |
| 4 | How is design research done? Identification of factors, information gathering, target audience, example setting and feedback. Examination of articles on the subject, practice study. |
| 5 | Idea development in graphic design |
| 6 | Refining ideas in graphic design, developing different ways of thinking. Examination of articles on the subject, practice study. |
| 7 | Local trends in graphic design, cultural codes, design and ethnography. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 8 | Interdisciplinary design and collaboration. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 9 | Designer as writer, publisher, producer, curator and entrepreneur. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 10 | Design and sustainability. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 11 | Design, psychology and language. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 12 | Understanding the philosophy for design. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 13 | Design and ecology. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
| 14 | Technology design relationship. Examination of articles on the subject, presentation work. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | TWEMLOW, A. (2011). What is Graphic Design? Feed Release. |
| TWEMLOW, A. (2011). What is Graphic Design? Feed Release. | |
| TWEMLOW, A. (2011). What is Graphic Design? Feed Release. | |
| TWEMLOW, A. (2011). What is Graphic Design? Feed Release. |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 9 | 4 | 36 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Practice | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Fieldwork | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | P12 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to discuss the psychological effects of design elements. | 5 |
| O2 | To be able to produce original and creative applications. | 5 |
| O3 | To be able to discuss the sociological effects of design elements. | 5 |
| O4 | To be able to discuss the political effects of design elements. | 5 |