GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA361	GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO III	5	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	Assist.Prof. NURİ SEZER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to examine the relationship between concept, point of view and design in the graphic design process and to develop the application skills through suitable projects.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the knowledge required for the formation of the elements (printing, color, composition, etc.) used in the process from the beginning of the design to the printing stage in a holistic structure.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze communication problems and produce suitable solutions.
Apply design and printing processes with suitable methods.
Experiment combining conceptual knowledge with design thought.
Develop personal design understanding through applications.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	Introduction to the course and preparation	Presentation / Lecture
2	Research	Integrity concept in design	Presentation / Lecture
3	Research	Project: Vector-based design	Presentation / Lecture
4	Application	Creating sketches and transfer to digital	Applications / Criticism
5	Application	Criticism: Evaluation, interpretation and improvement of drawn digital sketches	Application
6	Application	Evaluating and improving the design in terms of color, form and composition	Application / Expression
7	Research	Project: Information design (infographic design)	Presentation / Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	Searching, compiling and selecting data	Presentation / Lecture
10	Application	Visualization of the data examined	Application / Expression
11	Application	Criticism: Evaluation, interpretation and improvement of generated compositions	Application
12	Application	Project: Multi-page design with different material	Presentation / Lecture
13	Application	Criticism: Evaluation, interpretation and improvement of drawn sketches	Application
14	Application	Criticism: Size, material, content evaluation and interpretation	Application
15	Application	Evaluation, interpretation and improvement of designs. Printing	Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Armstrong H. (2011). Graphic Design Theory, Espas Kuram Art Publications.
Twemlow A. (2016). Graphic Design What to Drink ?, Building Industry Center Publications, Architecture Series.
Harris P. (2013). Image in Graphic Design, Literature Publishing

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

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.				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.						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.						5

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.						5
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