COLOR KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MTT373	COLOR KNOWLEDGE	5	4	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	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 student with the information of colour to be used in designs after completing necessary theoretical and practical studies in the workshops and have them understood the methods necessary for using the colours appropriately.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; definition of colour, perception of it, its measurement and creating original design in the light of technical knowledge.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe colour and colour measurement.
Relate between conceptual and practical knowledge while creating colours.
Interpret colour management systems in the projects again over basic knowledge on them.
Produce original designs with the knowledge of colours and practical skills on sketch works.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Explaining the process schedule, objective and contents of the course, introducing the materials to be used, methods, subjects	Brain Storm, Lecture
2	Research	Explanation and classification of the colour concept, introducing the necessary materials	Lecture
3	Literature Review	A theoretical explanation of colour groups	Lecture
4	Sketch and Visual Review	Preparation of main colours with poster paint technique	Case study, Individual Study
5	Sketch and Visual Review	Preparation of intermediate colours with poster paint technique	Case study, Individual Study
6	Sketch and Visual Review	Preparation of cold and bright colours with poster paint technique	Case study, Individual Study
7	Sketch and Visual Review	Preparation of contrast colours with poster paint technique	Case study, Individual Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Sketch and Visual Review	Preparation of chromatic spectrum with poster paint technique	Case study, Individual Study
10	Research	Technical visit	Case study
11	Sketch and Visual Review	Objectives in colour method, harmony of colours and transformation of colour systems	Case study, Individual Study
12	Sketch and Visual Review	Measuring the colour	Case study, Individual Study
13	Sketch Studies	Measuring the colour	Individual Study
14	Sketch Studies	Interpreting the domain-specific colours	Individual Study
15	Sketch Studies	Interpreting the domain-specific colours	Individual Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Naskali, E. G. (2017). Renk kitabi. Istanbul: Bookstore Publications.
Akyuz, U. (2011). Dunyanin renkleri sergisi. Ankara: Hacettepe University Publications.
Engin, U. (2007). Renk bilgisi ve renk yonetimi. Istanbul: Kusbakisi Publications.
Mohr, M. (2012). Renk, form ve sureklilik. Istanbul: Homer Bookstore.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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	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.

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.

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.
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....

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	12	3	36
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	0	0	0
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	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	130