Communication Design
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04310001 | Basic Design I | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 2+2+0 | 8 | 8 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, Tartışma, problem Çözme, Örnek Olay |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Yok |
| 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 | Wednesday 15:00 |
Course Content
Temel tasarım prensip ve ögleri, tasarımın tarihçesi, gelişim süreci, sanat akımları ile ilişkisi ve tasarım uygulamaları.
Objectives of the Course
To understand the basic design principles and elements, to develop the ability to design by making applications.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 | Knows the basic principles and elements of basic design, theories and theoreticians. | 5 |
| P6 | Has the competence of problem solving, planning, project management and presentation in the process of developing a design project. | 5 |
| P7 | Examines projects in the field of communication design with a critical approach. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knowledge: Refers to the theories and theoreticians of the field of design. | P.2.1 | 1,3,7 |
| O2 | Comprehension: Expresses basic design knowledge theoretically and practically. | P.2.2 | 3,7 |
| O3 | Application: Applies the knowledge acquired in the field of basic design in their work. | P.2.3 | 1,3,7 |
| O4 | Analysis: Analyzes the media components used in design. | P.2.4 | 1,3,7 |
| O5 | Synthesis Solves design problems and generates original ideas. | P.2.5 | 1,3,7 |
| O6 | P.2.6 | 1,3,7 | |
| O7 | Knowledge: Knows the design project process. | P.6.1 | 7 |
| O8 | Comprehension: Describe the components of the design project process. | P.6.2 | 7 |
| O9 | Application: Plans and manages a design project and applies the presentation process. | P.6.3 | 7 |
| O10 | Analysis: Analyzes design project processes. | P.6.4 | 7 |
| O11 | Synthesis: Produces original designs using elements of the design process. | P.6.5 | 7 |
| O12 | Evaluation: Evaluates the design process of the projects. | P.6.6 | 7 |
| O13 | Knowledge: Knows the techniques of critical approach to projects in the field. | P.7.1 | 7 |
| O14 | Comprehension: Expresses designs with a critical approach. | P.7.2 | 7 |
| O15 | Application: Examines design projects with a critical approach. | P.7.3 | 7 |
| O16 | Analysis Analyzes critical reviews. | P.7.4 | 7 |
| O17 | Synthesis: Produces original critical approaches in the design process. | P.7.5 | 7 |
| O18 | Evaluation: Evaluates the critical approaches used in the projects. | P.7.6 | 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 | Basic design, definition, historical development |
| 2 | Design process – Thinking, Looking, Applying |
| 3 | Design principles and elements - introduction |
| 4 | Unity principle and Gestalt theory |
| 5 | Emphasis and Focal point |
| 6 | Ratio-proportion, symmetry-asymmetry |
| 7 | Balance, hierarchy |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Rhythm, continuity |
| 10 | Line, shape, form |
| 11 | Light, value, texture, space |
| 12 | Color knowledge |
| 13 | Basic typography, typefaces |
| 14 | Composition and grid in design |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Nilgün Görer Tamer (2012). Görsel Eğitimde Yaratıcılık ve Temel Tasarım: Nobel Yayınları |
| Nilgün Görer Tamer (2012). Görsel Eğitimde Yaratıcılık ve Temel Tasarım: Nobel Yayınları |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 70 (%) |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Practice | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 4 | 15 | 60 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 238 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,93 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P6 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knowledge: Refers to the theories and theoreticians of the field of design. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O2 | Comprehension: Expresses basic design knowledge theoretically and practically. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O3 | Application: Applies the knowledge acquired in the field of basic design in their work. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O4 | Analysis: Analyzes the media components used in design. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O5 | Synthesis Solves design problems and generates original ideas. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O6 | Değerlendirme: Farklı çoklu ortam mecralarını kıyaslayarak değerlendirme yapar. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O7 | Knowledge: Knows the design project process. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O8 | Comprehension: Describe the components of the design project process. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O9 | Application: Plans and manages a design project and applies the presentation process. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O10 | Analysis: Analyzes design project processes. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O11 | Synthesis: Produces original designs using elements of the design process. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O12 | Evaluation: Evaluates the design process of the projects. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O13 | Knowledge: Knows the techniques of critical approach to projects in the field. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O14 | Comprehension: Expresses designs with a critical approach. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O15 | Application: Examines design projects with a critical approach. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O16 | Analysis Analyzes critical reviews. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O17 | Synthesis: Produces original critical approaches in the design process. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O18 | Evaluation: Evaluates the critical approaches used in the projects. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
