Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
GRA335 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY AND APPLICATIONS |
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 |
Assoc.Prof. METİN KUŞ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to interpret the historical, social and cultural impact, interactions and relations of graphical design. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the interpretation of the periodic examples that influence the process Graphical Design, which changed and developed from the creation of writing to discovery of medieval printing machines, from Industrial Revolution to today's technologies. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Describe subjects related to the field of graphic design. |
Describe in graphical design history field verbally and in writing. |
Investigate information regarding graphical design, suitable historical and contemporary artists and subjects. |
Investigate historical, economic and professional contexts of graphical design. |
Criticize graphical design subjects. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Research |
Introduction to course |
Lecture, Discussion |
2 |
Research |
Prehistory of graphic design and the invention of writing |
Lecture, Discussion |
3 |
Research |
Alphabets from past to present |
Lecture, Discussion |
4 |
Research |
Early period handwriting, press and books. Development of Press in Europe |
Lecture, Discussion |
5 |
Research |
Industrial Revolution and Arts & Crafts movement |
Lecture, Discussion |
6 |
Research |
Beginning of the 20th century: Economic and cultural traces |
Lecture, Discussion |
7 |
Practice |
Art Nouveau: A New Style for a New Culture. Project: Designing a Art Nouveau advertisement poster |
Application |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Research |
Modernist period |
Lecture, Discussion |
10 |
Research |
Technical Visit. (İstanbul International Design Bienal) |
Discussion |
11 |
Research |
American Art Deco and The Second World War |
Lecture, Discussion |
12 |
Research |
Designer as an Art Director – Conceptual View |
Lecture, Discussion |
13 |
Research |
Postmodernism |
Lecture, Discussion |
14 |
Research |
Present-day graphic design |
Lecture, Discussion |
15 |
Practice |
Digital revolution. Project: Designing a postmodern poster. |
Application |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Ucar T. F. (2014). Gorsel Iletisim ve Grafik Tasarimi, Inkilap Publications. |
Kinik M., (2015). Grafik Tasarim – Tarih ve Teknoloji, Gazi Bookstore Publications. |
Farthing S. (2013). Sanatin Tum Oykusu, Hayalperest Publications. |
Course Notes |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
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.
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4 |
|
2 |
will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.
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2 |
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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.
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|
1 |
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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.
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|
2 |
|
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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.
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|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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.
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2 |
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|
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.
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|
1 |
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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.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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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.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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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.
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|
5 |
2 |
will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
|
0 |
|
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|
|
3 |
will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.
|
0 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
wil be able to demonstrate....
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4 |
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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 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
3 |
39 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
13 |
3 |
39 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
128 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
|
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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