DESKTOP PUBLISHING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA331	DESKTOP PUBLISHING I	5	4	2	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	Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the process, holism of designing, application and conclude by controlling a publication from design to whole printing process from a center.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include different technical knowledge and application practices in the process of desktop publication.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define technical and aesthetic principles in page layout.
Apply programs of graphical design drawing and page format in desktop publishing.
Experience original page design by using texts in multiple page designs.
Organize the flow process of visual materials in compliance with texts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	Introducing graphic design, drawing and page design programs used in desktop publishing	Practice / Lecture
2	Research	Introduction to Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator program, page definitions, introducing main menus in the program	Practice / Lecture
3	Research	Figure practices with geometric forms in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator program	Practice / Lecture
4	Practice	Special drawing instruments and typographic small design practices	Practice / Lecture
5	Practice	Points to take into account multiple page design. Technical Visit.	Lecture / Analysis
6	Practice	Text definitions and page design practices	Practice / Lecture
7	Practice	Technical rules to place importance in page layout	Practice / Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Using texts in the page and original page design practices	Practice / Lecture
10	Practice	Special color fill definitions, emblem and logo practices	Practice / Lecture
11	Practice	Color definitions and printed advertisement design practices in different dimensions	Practice / Lecture
12	Practice	Defining objects with numbers and dimensioning practices in the page	Practice / Lecture
13	Practice	Using visuals in the page and practice of them with texts	Practice / Lecture
14	Practice	Printouts of them in digital press machines	Practice / Lecture
15	Practice	General Revision	Practice / Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kabacali, Alpay, 2000. Baslangictan Gunumuze Turkiye’de Matbaa ve Basin ve Yayin, Literatur Publications, Istanbul.
Masaustu Publications (Introduction to Design Technologies), Fehmi Soner Mazlum
Powerpoint presentations, course notes and examples

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.						5

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.					4
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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
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	13	3	39
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	1	4	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	129