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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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