GRADUATION PROJECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA462	GRADUATION PROJECT	8	6	3	15

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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with a visual and verbal study of the subjects and formation acquired about the field during the education process and present the competence.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It is a comprehensive study in which the competencies required by the professional level can be exhibited and the process, infrastructure, purpose and content of which is put forward as justified.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know all application fields required by graphic design field and make appropriate designs for these areas
Explain a comprehensive graphic design project with all details and processes verbally in cause-effect relationship
Organize the printing, publishing and post-publication process from the beginning of the comprehensive graphic design applications
Analyze the application of different versions of a design in different environments in cause-effect relationship

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	Introduction to the course. Explanation of course aims and contents.	Presentation/Lecture
2	Research	Determination of graphic design problem, source scanning and sketching stages.	Presentation/Lecture
3	Practice	Examination of sketches, interpretation and transition to digitization.	Practice
4	Practice	Discussion of theoretical and project based research on sketches	Practice
5	Practice	Discussion of the theoretical project bases and functionality over sketches	Practice
6	Practice	Review of the project and revisions	Practice
7	Practice	Review of the project and revisions	Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Review of project and project text and revisions	Practice
10	Practice	Review of the project and revisions	Practice
11	Practice	Review of the project and revisions	Practice
12	Practice	Review of the project and revisions	Practice
13	Practice	Analysing the project presentation, completing the shortages. Presenting the completed Project and preparing a Dissertation for defence	Practice
14	Practice	General review of the project, revisions and project presentation preparations	Practice
15	Practice	General review of the project, revisions and project presentation preparations	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Harris P., Grafik Tasarımda İmge, 2013, Literatür Yayıncılık
Twemlow A., Grafik Tasarımı Ne İçindir?, 2016, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları , Mimarlık Dizisi
Armstrong H., Grafik Tasarım Kuramı, 2011, Espas Kuram Sanat Yayınları

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.				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	14	6	84
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	12	6	72
Project Work	14	5	70
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	6	6
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	1	14
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	14	2	28
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	99	0	378