DESKTOP PUBLISHING II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA332	DESKTOP PUBLISHING II	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	Assist.Prof. PARVIN HEIDARI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the design and printing methods that show change in the development process of technology for the design projects, pre-press, printing and post-press printing stages
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the introduction of modern printing techniques such as letterpress, offset, gravure, flexo, screen printing, pre-press, printing and post-printing stages, paper, paper waste, colour separation, assembly, lamination, cutting and binding processes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Produce designs suitable for the target public by using different media
Know the necessary material information and management for printing
Explain the relationships, variables and common criteria between the types of printing by analyzing technological data
Apply all pre-press preparation of the design in accordance with technological criteria.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	Modern printing techniques. Assessments and samples about visual presentation	Presentation/Lecture
2	Research	Understanding the design-printing relation with desktop components	Presentation/Lecture
3	Research	Defining pre-press, printing and post-printing stages. Machine, Paper, Metal, Film, CTP mould, Printing and defining Binder applications, understanding, classifying the production process, learning related concepts and terms	Presentation/Lecture
4	Practice	Beginning of the workshop Project, identifying the Project criterions	Practice
5	Practice	Project analysis on sketches	Practice
6	Practice	Transferring sketches to digital media	Practice
7	Practice	Identifying customer expectations, market share, market risks and red lines	Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Carrying on studies to increase project stages	Practice
10	Research	Recognising digital machine parks. Understanding their features	Presentation/Lecture
11	Research	Understanding the criterions of trace, page-setting and layout. Understanding the pre-print control criterions of all designs. Understanding practice mistakes. Attributing of solution practices.	Presentation/Lecture
12	Practice	Beginning of the workshop Project, identifying the Project criterions	Practice
13	Practice	Project analysis on sketches	Practice
14	Practice	Transferring sketches to digital media	Practice
15	Practice	Carrying on studies to increase project stages	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lawyer B., Adobe Resmi Masaustu Yayincilik Basim Kilavuzu, 2006, Alfa Publications.
Turk S., Ciylan B., Masaustu Yayincilikta Baski Oncesi Hazirlik ve Photoshop Uygulamalari, 2000, Gazi Bookstore.
Mazlum F., Tasarim ve Basim Teknolojisine Giris, 2006, Gazi Bookstore.

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

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

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)

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

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