GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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	Assist.Prof. İBRAHİM EROL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to explore the historical development of graphic design, focusing on the aesthetic, cultural, and technological influences of different periods. Students will analyze major design movements, influential designers, and key works, critically evaluating their impact on contemporary graphic design practices.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the evolution of graphic design from early manuscripts to the invention of the printing press, from the Bauhaus movement to the emergence of digital design. By examining key design movements, influential figures, and significant works, students will gain an understanding of historical contexts and their integration into modern design processes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines key movements, influential designers, and major works in graphic design history. (Define, Bloom 1)
Explains the relationship between graphic design and the historical, cultural, and technological context. (Explain, Bloom 2)
Compares different design approaches across historical periods, identifying similarities and differences. (Compare, Bloom 4)
Critiques the evolution of graphic design and its impact on contemporary design practices. (Critique, Bloom 5)
Develops original graphic design projects by integrating historical influences. (Design, Bloom 6)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	Historical Foundations of Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
2	Research	Early Visual Communication and Manuscripts	Lecture, Discussion
3	Research	The Invention of Printing and Its Impact on Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
4	Research	The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Commercial Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
5	Research	Art Nouveau and Decorative Style in Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
6	Research	Bauhaus and the Birth of Modern Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
7	Practice	Art Deco, Propaganda Posters, and Political Graphic Design	Application
8	Research	Modern Graphic Design and the International Typographic Style	Lecture, Discussion
9	Research	Postmodernism and Graphic Design	Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Research	Postmodernism and Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
12	Research	The Digital Revolution and the Transformation of Graphic Design	Lecture, Discussion
13	Research	Contemporary Graphic Design Trends and Cultural Context	Lecture, Discussion
14	Research	Contemporary Graphic Design Trends and Cultural Context	Lecture, Discussion
15	Practice	Critical Evaluation of Historical Graphic Design	Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Meggs, P. B. & Purvis, A. W. (2016). Grafik Tasarımın Tarihi (Çev. Emre Becer). Literatür Yayıncılık.
Becer, E. (2019). İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım. Dost Kitabevi Yayınları.
Eskilson, S. J. (2016). Grafik Tasarım Tarihi. Literatür Yayıncılık.
Course Notes

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	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.	0
2	By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.		1
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community.	0
2	Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.	0
3	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.			2

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