GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA261	GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I	3	6	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. NURİ SEZER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the techniques of creating a design idea and the techniques of this idea transferred to digital environments between visualization sketch.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include designing and application with Adobe Master Collection (Illustration, Photoshop, Indesign) programs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Use digital design programs at the basic level.
Apply the visualization processes and techniques of a design ideal.
Apply the graphic design principles at the basic level.
Improve design skill and develop ideas through opportunities comprehended by the digital field.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	General Information of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign Programs and Explaining the reasons of usage and giving examples. RGB, CMYK differences, vector, Pixel based programs differences	Theoretical and Application
2	Research	Introduction to Adobe Illustrator program. Explaining infrastructure and relations of the program	Theoretical and Application
3	Application	Introduction to Adobe Illustrator program. Explaining toolbar and functions of commands	Theoretical and Application
4	Application	Gestalt Theory, golden proportion and practice of basic digital programs in a digital atmosphere	Theoretical and Application
5	Application	Explaining logo design in graphic design and preparing a project regarding this subject	Theoretical and Application
6	Application	Introduction to Photoshop program. Explaining toolbar and functions of commands	Theoretical and Application
7	Application	Explaining the functionality of Photoshop program and giving examples. Project photoshop manipulations.	Theoretical and Application
8	Application	Revision of the subjects, evaluation of the term	Theoretical and Application
9	Application	Introduction to InDesign program. Explaining toolbar and functions of commands	Theoretical and Application
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Application	Introduction to InDesign program Master page and paragraph relations	Theoretical and Application
12	Application	Explaining the functionality of InDesign program and giving examples. Project: multi page magazine design	Theoretical and Application
13	Application	Continuation of the project	Theoretical and Application
14	Application	Continuation of the project	Theoretical and Application
15	Application	Review of topics, term evaluation.	Theoretical and Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Amheim, R. (1974). Art and the Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye. University of California Press.
Gülertan, E. and S. Emin, (2016). Narration and perception in visual arts, Alternative publishing.
Ambrose, G., & amp; Harris, P. (2005). Image in Graphic Design. MK Iz, Trans. Istanbul: Literature Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
TOTAL	1	100

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.				3
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.					4

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.					4

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.				3

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.				3

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.					4
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.				3
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.				3

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.	0
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.						5

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	14	6	84
Preliminary & Further Study	13	6	78
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	12	3	36
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	1	6	6
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
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	41	0	210