Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF FINE ARTS |
| GRAPHIC PR. | |
| Code | GRS318 |
| Name | Theory Of Design |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN KIZILOK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN KIZILOK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach graphic design problems and solutions, understand the acquire the necessary knowledge and experience to solve these problems.
Course Content
Grasping the solutions for the problems encountered on graphic design implementation, reviewing those solutions by consedering design principles and components while gathering knowledge and experiences from GRA 472 Graphic Design II and from other courses that offers knowledge on marketing strategies and graphic design projects.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of graphic design and design evaluation. |
| LO02 | Specifies requirements for design evaluation. |
| LO03 | Knows design evaluation principles and methods |
| LO04 | Makes Graphic Design reviews. |
| LO05 | Knows Graphic Design and application issues |
| LO06 | Develops recommendations for the solution of Graphic Design and application issues. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. | |
| PLO02 | - | Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. | |
| PLO03 | - | Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media | |
| PLO04 | - | Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. | |
| PLO05 | - | Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. | |
| PLO06 | - | Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. | |
| PLO07 | - | Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. | |
| PLO08 | - | Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. | |
| PLO09 | - | Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. | |
| PLO10 | - | Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. | |
| PLO11 | - | Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. | |
| PLO12 | - | Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. | |
| PLO13 | - | Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. | |
| PLO14 | - | Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. | |
| PLO15 | - | Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. | |
| PLO16 | - | Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. | |
| PLO17 | - | Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. | |
| PLO18 | - | Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. | |
| PLO19 | - | Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. | |
| PLO20 | - | Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving a Brief on the content of the lesson | Research | |
| 2 | What is Semiotic. Overview to the Theory of Semiotics | Literature Review | |
| 3 | Pierce theory of semiotics; The shower, Showing, Interpreter Iconic display (sign), Symbolic indicator (symbol), symptomatic indication (symptom) | Literature Review | |
| 4 | Semiotics and Interpretation (Roland Barthes) Metaphor-metonomi-mit | Literature Review | |
| 5 | Semiotics and Interpretation (Roland Barthes) Metaphor-metonomi-mit | Literature Review | |
| 6 | Semiotics and Interpretation (Roland Barthes) Denotation, connotation, myth, studyum, punctum | Literature Review | |
| 7 | Semiotics and Interpretation (Roland Barthes) Denotation, connotation, myth, studyum, punctum | Literature Review | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Student Presentations | |
| 9 | Uses of indicators in different disciplines. By the social negotiation factor, distinctive Indicators in various artistic disciplines (Cinema and the Stage Arts) | Literature Review | |
| 10 | Uses of indicators in different disciplines. (Painting, Sculpture and the Plastic Arts) | Literature Review | |
| 11 | Distinctive Indicators in Visual Communication (Analysis of varios Designs in Publications, Posters, Logo and Signs acording to Semiotics Theory) | Literature Review | |
| 12 | Sample design reviews on Press, Poster and Logo Designs | Literature Review | |
| 13 | Sample design reviews on Press, Poster and Logo Designs | Literature Review | |
| 14 | Sample design reviews on Press, Poster and Logo Designs | Literature Review | |
| 15 | General Discussion on the Theory of Semiotics | Literature Review | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Student Presentations | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Student Presentations |