SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA385	SUSTAINABLE DESIGN	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Sustainability and Design Relationship
Contents of the Course Unit:	Sustainability and Design Relationship and Processes

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understands the relevance of all kinds of design processes with sustainable nature and environmental conditions and gains the ability to make designs in harmony with nature as much as possible.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	What is design? Design purposes.	Fundamentals of sustainable design	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
2	Design history and processes	The history and evolution of sustainable design	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
3	Design and material relationship	The impact of recycling and reused materials on the field of graphic design	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
4	Design Principles	The formation process of sustainable design and its relationship with graphic principles	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
5	Visual design and Visual design Principles	Rules to be observed when designing sustainable and environmentally friendly	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
6	Environment and Design	Evaluation of the relationship between graphic design and environment	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
7	Sustainable Design and Environment Relationship	Applying design products to sustainable materials, transferring the desired message to the target audience using less resources	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Sustainability in Visual Design	Designing using recycled materials, taking into account energy optimization	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
10	Examination of design examples	Examining previously realized graphic design examples within the framework of basic design rules such as light, shadow, stain, rhythm, color, ratio, typographic	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
11	Sustainable Design Examples and Analysis	Examining examples from the realized world of sustainable design	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
12	Project	Realization of the project idea by considering the efficient energy philosophy in the name of sustainability	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
13	Project	Preparation of the project in nature-friendly design concept	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
14	Project	Criticizing the realized project works within the scope of sustainability, environment and ecological balance	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
15	Project	Criticizing the realized project works within the scope of sustainability, environment and ecological balance	Discussion Method, Problem Solving, Brainstorming
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Barbero, Silvia ve Brunella Cozzo (2009), Ecodesign, Tandem Verlag GmbH
Hamlett, Phil. “Sustainability and Graphic Design”, Interactive Annual 2005, (Date of access: 20.05.2010)
Hamlett, Phil. “Sustainability and Graphic Design”, Interactive Annual 2005, (Date of access: 20.05.2010)

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.						5
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.						5
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.						5
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.					4
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.					4
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0