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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 Prof. ASLI ALBAYRAK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to interpret the historical, social and cultural impact, interactions and relations of graphical design.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the interpretation of the periodic examples that influence the process Graphical Design, which changed and developed from the creation of writing to discovery of medieval printing machines, from Industrial Revolution to today's technologies.

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

Describe subjects related to the field of graphic design.
Describe in graphical design history field verbally and in writing.
Investigate information regarding graphical design, suitable historical and contemporary artists and subjects.
Investigate historical, economic and professional contexts of graphical design.
Criticize graphical design subjects.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Research Introduction to course Lecture, Discussion
2 Research Prehistory of graphic design and the invention of writing Lecture, Discussion
3 Research Alphabets from past to present Lecture, Discussion
4 Research Early period handwriting, press and books. Development of Press in Europe Lecture, Discussion
5 Research Industrial Revolution and Arts & Crafts movement Lecture, Discussion
6 Research Beginning of the 20th century: Economic and cultural traces Lecture, Discussion
7 Practice Art Nouveau: A New Style for a New Culture. Project: Designing a Art Nouveau advertisement poster Application
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Research Modernist period Lecture, Discussion
10 Research Technical Visit. (İstanbul International Design Bienal) Discussion
11 Research American Art Deco and The Second World War Lecture, Discussion
12 Research Designer as an Art Director – Conceptual View Lecture, Discussion
13 Research Postmodernism Lecture, Discussion
14 Research Present-day graphic design Lecture, Discussion
15 Practice Digital revolution. Project: Designing a postmodern poster. Application
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ucar T. F. (2014). Gorsel Iletisim ve Grafik Tasarimi, Inkilap Publications.
Kinik M., (2015). Grafik Tasarim – Tarih ve Teknoloji, Gazi Bookstore Publications.
Farthing S. (2013). Sanatin Tum Oykusu, Hayalperest Publications.
Course Notes

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
Will be able to define the working areas and responsibilities of all staff working in the food and beverage sector by considering the occupational safety rules

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to know the science behind cooking.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to develop healthy, natural, additive-free, original food formulas by understanding the the chemical reactions underlying the cooking process as well as being aware of the effects of various cooking processes on structural, sensory and chemical attributes of food.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to use their knowledge and skills related to gastronomy in the sector by evaluating cultural background of Turkish and World Cuisines
2
Will be able to create individual menus using the principle of healthy eating plate.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to prepare projects within the framework of ethical values by following international developments related to gastronomy discipline.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to adapt easily to developments in information and communication Technologies by using life-long learning skills in business or academic life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to interpret different approaches in interdisciplinary studies or business life by comparing them.
2
Will be able to tell the ethical implications of their decisions and actions according to different cultural, social, humanitarian and political perspectives.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Will be able to calculate the cost of an accommodation establishment by creating a financial plan.
2
Will be able to explain the chemistry of food by using the knowledge of molecular gastronomy.
3
Will be able to demonstrate responsible behavior for global environmental issues through their professional career according to sustainability criteria.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0