GRADUATION PROJECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY414	GRADUATION PROJECT	8	2	1	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ŞEBNEM GÜRSOY ULUSOY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to produce a project in the field they want to specialize in.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as project/thesis planning stages, thesis writing rules, project design, research methods and techniques.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Plan a research/project at an academic level in the field of media and communication.
Produce a visual or written project in the field of media and communication.
Analyze a project topic suggested in the field of media and communication.
Apply institutional theoretical knowledge in the field of media and communication in a similar way as in the sector.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading & Visual Source	General literature review for determining the project subject and discussion	Discussion, Individual Work
2	Reading & Visual Source	Determining the project subject and submitting the project proposal report	Discussion, Individual Work
3	Reading & Visual Source	Finalizing the project subject after submitting the report	Discussion, Individual Work
4	Reading & Visual Source	Literature review on the relevant subject and analysis on the sample projects	Discussion, Individual Work
5	Reading & Visual Source	Literature review on the relevant subject and determining the project design	Discussion, Individual Work
6	Reading & Visual Source	Collecting the study data	Discussion, Individual Work
7	Reading & Visual Source	Evaluating the study data	Discussion, Individual Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading & Visual Source	Project progress report, mid-term evaluation	Discussion, Individual Work
10	Reading & Visual Source	Determining the possible imperfect parts and precautions, creating new designs in the light of data	Discussion, Individual Work
11	Reading & Visual Source	Solutions for possible problems in the project	Discussion, Individual Work
12	Reading & Visual Source	Solutions for possible problems in the project	Discussion, Individual Work
13	Reading & Visual Source	Writing technical report on the project	Discussion, Individual Work
14	Reading & Visual Source	Project conceptual design report and presentation	Discussion, Individual Work
15	Reading & Visual Source	Project conceptual design report and presentation	Discussion, Individual Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi, UBYO, Medya ve Iletisim Bolumu Bitirme Projesi Kurallari.
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu Tez Yazım Kilavuzu.
Yazım Kurallari (APA 6. Surum), Bilgi Uluslararasi Sosyal Arastirmalar Dergisi.
Neuman, W.L. (2009). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (7th Edition). Pearson. (USA).

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	Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.					4
2	Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.					4
2	Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.						5
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.					4
2	Manages teamworks related with his / her field.					4
3	Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.					4
2	Summarizes the literature in his/her field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field.				3
2	Organizes group studies in his/her field.					4
3	Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.					4
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.					4
3	Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.					4

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	6	78
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	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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	8	40
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	204