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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
99801008 Branding 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 Lecture, discussion and presentation.
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 - [email protected]
Course Content
In this course, students learn the stages of creating and designing the brand identity of a brand.
Objectives of the Course
In this course, it is aimed to teach students all the elements of the creation process of a brand and to gain the knowledge of understanding and analyzing this 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
P2 To be able to interpret aesthetics and function in design processes by establishing the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow. 5
P3 To be able to create innovative and original works by using abstract and concrete concepts in a visual way. 5
P4 To be able to use computer software, technologies, techniques and innovations in the field effectively. 4
P5 Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. 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 1,3,7
O2 To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. P.3.2 3,7
O3 To be able to present their designs through technological devices such as computer etc. P.4.3 3,7
O4 To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. P.5.2 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 of the course and explanation of what will be taught during a semester. Being a Brand Brand concept Product brand relationship Areas where marking can be done The benefits of branding for consumers Determining the brand name
2 Brand Creation Process
3 Brand Creation Process Continued
4 Brand Positioning Positioning concept Repositioning the brand Strategies that can be applied in positioning
5 Brand Positioning Continue
6 Brand Personality Concept of brand personality Values reflected by brand personality, Creating brand personality Brand personality traits Symbolic associations created by brand personality Brand and customer personality harmony
7 Brand Personality Continue Project: Brand Building Group Work Division of the class into four groups. Asking to examine the creation process of a brand Re-creating the brand by asking the question ""How would I do it if it were me"". Project initiation.
8 Midterm exam
9 Brand Image Brand image concept Brand identity and image The re-creation of the brand continues by asking the question "How would I do it if it were me". Reviewing the project and giving feedback.
10 Brand Communication Value of advertising to the brand Memorable brand name Providing brand information Trends in brand communication Brand personality and communication Project: Brand Building Group Work The re-creation of the brand continues by asking the question "How would I do it if it were me". Reviewing the project and giving feedback.
11 Brand Value Brand value concept Dimensions of brand equity Brand loyalty Brand awareness Brand strength, brand size and brand influence Project: Brand Building Group Work The re-creation of the brand continues by asking the question "How would I do it if it were me". Reviewing the project and giving feedback.
12 Brand Value Continue Project: Brand Building Group Work The re-creation of the brand continues by asking the question "How would I do it if it were me". Reviewing the project and giving feedback.
13 Brand Extension Brand extension concept Necessary conditions for successful brand extension Advantages, disadvantages of brand extension Brand extension strategies Brand Strength Project: Brand Building Group Work The re-creation of the brand continues by asking the question "How would I do it if it were me". Reviewing the project and giving feedback. Termination of the project.
14 Global Brand Globalisation process in brand Advantages and disadvantages of global brand Globalising brands Project: Brand Creation Group Work Making group presentations.
Textbook or Material
Resources AAKER A. D. (2009).Creating Powerful Brands. Mediacat Publications.
AKADAL B. (2019).Creating a Brand. Eren Academy.
BATI U. (2015). Brand Management. Alpha Publishing.
RIES A. & L. (2005).22 Rules of Brand Creation.Mediacat Publications.
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) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 4 4
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 7 6 42
Fieldwork 0 0 0
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 P2 P3 P4 P5
O1 To be able to express in a context. 5 - - -
O2 To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. - 5 - -
O3 To be able to present their designs through technological devices such as computer etc. - - 4 -
O4 To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. - - - 3