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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99801009 | Urban Graphic | 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 and discussion |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI | A-Z03 | [email protected] | 7432 | Wednesday 09:00-10:00 |
Course Content
It includes research and presentations on urban, social and cultural relations and applied projects on space-design relations.
Objectives of the Course
We aim to understand the connections between city-culture and space-design and to apply the correct way of this connection in designs.
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 |
| 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. | 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 establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to present their designs through technological devices such as computer etc. | P.4.3 | 3,7 |
| O3 | To be able to present the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | P.5.1 | 3,7 |
| O4 | To be able to produce cultural assets (visual and linear) with graphical elements. | P.5.3 | 3,7 |
| O5 | To be able to evaluate cultural assets visually. | P.5.5 | 3,7 |
| O6 | To be able to define aesthetic awareness. | P.5.6 | 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 | Urban and social relations |
| 2 | Urban and cultural relations. Case Studies |
| 3 | Project: Creating a design for specific audiences |
| 4 | Discussion of cultural indicators of the project |
| 5 | Visualization of indicators |
| 6 | Examining and discussing sketches |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Examination and discussion of sketches |
| 9 | Perception of space |
| 10 | Space perception and design relations |
| 11 | Project: Information design of an urban space |
| 12 | Location selection and discussion |
| 13 | Examination and discussion of sketches. Completion of projects. |
| 14 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Vanden D., Signage and Wayfinding Design, 2015, Wiley editions. |
| Weill A., Graphic Design, 2015, Yapıkredi 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) | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| 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 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to present their designs through technological devices such as computer etc. | - | 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 evaluate cultural assets visually. | - | - | 5 |
| O6 | To be able to define aesthetic awareness. | - | - | 5 |
