GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ELT208	GRAPHIC DESIGN	4	6	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA ÇANAKÇIOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to introduce students, theoretically and practically, from the history of graphic design, which is the art of visual communication, to the present. To transfer current and technological knowledge in the sector by making applications of graphic design products in vector and pixel-based programs from sketch to design and printing stage.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the basic steps of the design processes of graphic design products, and their practical processing using current devices and methods. Project studies and the creation of practical knowledge that students receive in the course through software in the laboratory environment are the concrete outputs of the course.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Will be able to learn about the history of graphic design from past to present
Will be able to use the most common and popular programs used in the industry
Have knowledge of graphic design
Will be able to use the design process of Graphic Design Products from sketch to design and printing together with vector-based programs.
will be able to use the design process of Graphic Design Products from sketch to design and printing, together with pixel-based programs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Grafik Tasarımın Temelleri Writer: Paul Harris , Gavin Ambrose Part:1	Getting to know, explaining the curriculum / What is design? What is graphic design? Who is a graphic designer? What does it do?	Lecture-Application
2	Grafik Tasarımın Temelleri Writer: Paul Harris , Gavin Ambrose Part:1	What is color? Psychological effects of color, the importance of color in design. Explaining with examples / Design principles and elements of art? Definitions with examples	Lecture-Application
3	Application- ILLUSTRATOR CS6 & CC Yavuz GÜMÜŞTEPE Part:1	Adobe Illustrator Introduction (small app)/ Adobe Illustrator Introduction widget cont'd	Lecture-Application
4	Application- ILLUSTRATOR CS6 & CC Yavuz GÜMÜŞTEPE Part:2	AI login. (Small app)/ Ai. Small application delivery (5%)	Lecture-Application
5	Application- Grafik Tasarımın Temelleri Writer: Paul Harris , Gavin Ambrose Part:2	Individual application (ai)	Lecture-Application
6	In-class application	Individual application (ai)	Lecture-Application
7	Application - Photoshop CC Writer: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Part:1	Ps. Introduction Small app / Ps. Small app resume	Lecture-Application
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Application - Photoshop CC Writer: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Part:3	Individual application: photomanipulation (ps) / Individual application: photomanipulation (ps)	Lecture-Application
10	Application-Homework	Ps+ai Project (Abstraction) / Ps+ai Project (Abstraction) hand sketches	Lecture-Application
11	Application	Ps+ai Project (preparation of composition, computer application. (ai) / Ps+ai Project (preparation of composition, computer application. (ai))	Lecture-Application
12	Composition preparation in progress (ai) / Color balance and texture creation for compositions (ps)	Application - Photoshop CC Writer: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Part:4	Lecture-Application
13	Application - Photoshop CC Writer: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Part:5	The calendar will be prepared using these compositions (ai)/ The calendar will be prepared using these compositions (ai)	Lecture-Application
14	Application - Photoshop CC Writer: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Part:6	Mockup app (ps) / Mockup app (ps)	Lecture-Application
15	Application - Photoshop CC Writer: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Part:6	End of term evaluation	Lecture-Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım Yazar: Emre Becer ISBN: 9789757501091
ILLUSTRATOR CS6 & CC Yavuz GÜMÜŞTEPE ISBN: 978-605-5201-036
Grafik Tasarımın Temelleri Yazar: Paul Harris , Gavin Ambrose Çevirmen: Mehmet Emir Uslu ISBN: 9789750406157
Photoshop CC Yazar: M. Hikmet Aydıngüler Yayınevi : Abaküs Kitap ISBN: 9786059129787

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	Learns the basic information about electronic commerce.	0
2	Gains awareness about project and risk management skills and the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follows new generation marketing strategies by learning digital marketing.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Correctly relates the relationship between electronic commerce and information and communication technologies.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the knowledge and skills related to the field, taking into account its social and ethical responsibilities.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Researches developments in science and technology and understands the importance of constantly renewing themselves adopting lifelong learning as a principle.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains skills in web and graphic design.				3
2	Has the ability to produce innovative works by learning to use digital tools effectively.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes the current e-commerce environment.		1

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	7	7
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	153