Master of Graphic Design with Thesis
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master of Graphic Design with Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master of Graphic Design with Thesis
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80911107 | Digital Illustration | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Mustafa KINIK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Mustafa KINIK | AZ-10 | [email protected] | 7318 | Wednesday 18:00 |
Course Content
An idea, a concept or a phenomenon The ability to express in form graphic design application areas. Abstract and concrete concepts objects, human, animal, character drawings and It includes practice with space concepts. Different in the world learn techniques and book illustration.
Objectives of the Course
Illustrations of Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator programs to be able to do so, different drawing exercises. Computer-based illustratif work is planned to be done.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Ability to use the design knowledge and learnings in the related field. | 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. | 5 |
| P5 | Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. | 4 |
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 solve design problems and produce original ideas. | P.1.2 | 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 explain an idea by using only figures. | P.3.3 | 3,7 |
| O4 | To be able to recognise concrete and abstract concepts in graphic design works. | P.3.4 | 3,7 |
| O5 | To be able to use related computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | P.4.1 | 3,7 |
| O6 | To be able to present their designs through technological devices such as computer etc. | P.4.3 | 3,7 |
| O7 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | P.5.2 | 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 | What is digital illustration? What are the application areas? Definition, sample illustration presentation |
| 2 | Giving a brief about the project. Determination of project topics. |
| 3 | Discussion of research conducted in print and digital fields for the determined projects. Reviewing sketches regarding project topics. |
| 4 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Switching to digital drawings with devices. Starting to determine topics for article studies. |
| 5 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Completion of topic determination for article studies. Determination of article titles. |
| 6 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of preliminary research on article studies. |
| 7 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 8 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 9 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 10 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 11 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 12 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 13 | Continuation of project work, computer, tablet etc. Continuing digital drawings with devices. Determining the topics for the exhibition and presentation of the works. Review of studies on article studies. |
| 14 | Completion of project work. Giving final critiques. Finalizing the issues regarding the exhibition and presentation of the works. Completion of article work. Suggesting corrections in light of recent readings. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gikow, Jacqueline. Graphic Illustration in Black and White. New York: Design Press 1991. |
| Nicolas, Y., Gonzales, A., Zanchetta, A., The Source book of Contemporary Illustration, 2009. | |
| Parramon, Jose Maria, Çizim ve Resim Sanatı : tarihsel gelişim, malzemeler, teknikler ve uygulama, Remzi Kitabevi, 1995. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 100 (%) |
| 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 | 1 | 10 |
| Midterms | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. | 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 explain an idea by using only figures. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to recognise concrete and abstract concepts in graphic design works. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | To be able to use related computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | To be able to present their designs through technological devices such as computer etc. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | - | - | - | 4 |
