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SEMIOTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GRA333 SEMIOTICS 5 4 4 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. ADEM ÖZER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to examine understanding the relation between the representer and represented in visual and lingual dimensions and the methods to use in designs.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the understanding of semiology, and application of this understanding in the analysis of communication and meaning.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Know the terminology used in semiology.
Give examples of daily life related with semiology.
Interpret the indicators with the help of semiology knowledge.
Relate the subjects of semiology with daily lives.
Interpret semiology knowledge within framework of theoretical and practical approach.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Research Introduction to semiotics and description of Semiology Lecture, Discussion
2 Research Conceptual analysis of the term Semiology Lecture, Discussion
3 Research Historical process of Semiology Lecture, Discussion
4 Research Non-linguistic indicators Lecture, Discussion
5 Research Denotation and connotation in visual expression Lecture, Discussion
6 Research Rhetoric expression and metaphor Lecture, Discussion
7 Practice Digital work on metaphors Practice
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Research Conceptual analysis of common metaphors Lecture, Discussion
10 Research Project Interpretation and visual analysis Lecture, Discussion
11 Research Project Interpretation and visual analysis Lecture, Discussion
12 Research Semantic, syntactic and pragmatic meaning Lecture, Discussion
13 Research Semantic, syntactic and pragmatic meaning Lecture, Discussion
14 Research Analysis of selected rhetoric Lecture, Discussion
15 Practice Digital Work Case Study for the usage of Rhetoric expression Practice
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Bati, U. (2016). Reklamın Dili, Alfa Publications.
Gunay, D., Parsa, A. (2013). Görsel Göstergebilim, Es Publications.
Sigirci, I. (2013). Göstergebilim Uygulamaları, Seckin Publications.
Rifat, M. (2014). 20. Yüzyılda Dilbilim ve Göstergebilim Kuramları, Yapi Kredi Publications.

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
Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, design, culture and furniture history in their professional life and daily life.
3

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.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

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

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills by taking responsibility within an individual or group.
0
2
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

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to organize interior architecture, application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with other professional fields
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopting the principle of lifelong learning, students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior design and planning areas with innovative, original and sustainable solutions.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to organize unique, sustainable projects and activities in their field studies.
0
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.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interior Architecture program graduates; will be able to develop solutions to issues such as interior application details, furniture design and building cost management using occupational standards and legal frameworks.
0
2
Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to design sustainable, original and innovative projects for interior architecture such as conceptual design, application detail projects and furniture design in their professional fields
0
3
Students will be able to organize interior design, application details and furniture design studies with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.
0

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 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 13 2 26
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 0 129
Total Workload of the Course Unit 129
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0