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| Code | MIM227 |
| Name | Visual Literacy |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAVVA ALKAN BALA |
Course Goal
The purpose of this course is to teach the concept of visual literacy; to look at the different visuals from a different point of view; to improve the process of reading and writing about visuals.
Course Content
This course covers the history of visual literacy and reading of and writing about the artistic products such as pictures, graphics, photographs, films and architecture.
Course Precondition
the course has no prerequisites
Resources
Visual Literacy: A Conceptual Approach to Graphic Problem Solving, Judith Wilde, Richard Wilde A Primer of Visual Literacy, Donis A Dondis Visual Literacy, James Elkins, Routledge Book Görsel Okuryazarlık, Ahmet Akkaya, Asos yayınevi Dijital Çağda Okuryazarlık, Kemal İnal
Notes
Lecture notes, Video and sketching experiences in technical visits
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes the historical development of the concept of visual literacy. |
| LO02 | Lists the concepts of visual literacy. |
| LO03 | Explains artistic design elements and principles. |
| LO04 | Creates visuals for visual literacy. |
| LO05 | Selects and uses the material that is appropriate to the purpose and the subject-matter. |
| LO06 | Reviews visuals and creates text on them. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being able to make architectural technical drawings and presentations, using digital technologies, and making three-dimensional models. Be able to express the design idea with appropriate methods and using visual communication techniques. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understanding the use of building elements, building components and building materials, interpreting their properties at the scale of elements, components, and materials, choosing the appropriate one in design, and understanding the basic principles of their convergence in practice. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to explain and analyze the basic principles of service systems consisting of vertical and horizontal circulation elements, installation, infrastructure, communication, security, and fire systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually planning, projecting and executing any work related to the field of architecture, preparing technical documents, consulting and being an expert. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understanding, interpreting, explaining the effects of elements such as the environment, people, and culture in the function-form relationship in design, using architectural principles at the level of building, interior space, its surroundings, and urban design. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops, evaluates, and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of the application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, separators, regulations etc.). | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain, evaluates and analyzes the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, insulation, air conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understanding the behavior principles of structures against vertical and lateral loads, explaining the developments of contemporary structural systems, and interpreting the applications of structural systems, choosing and using the appropriate structural system. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understanding and using the principles of sustainability in the architectural design decisions of the conservation of artificial resources, including natural and culturally important buildings and areas, and the creation of healthy buildings and settlements. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Proposal development by synthesizing the data by the evaluation, definition, and comparison of the Data collected from data tools and sample applications in the field of architecture. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Defines historical environment, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites in historical settings and uses required techniques for the preparation of restoration projects. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | In the building production process; issuing the building quantity, estimating the building cost and controlling the cost of the building by associating it with the work schedule, preparing documents that can protect the interests of the parties during professional studies-applications (Tender, contract, etc.). | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge, and uses databases, ensuring professional, cultural and artistic development with lifelong learning motivation. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, and acquires sustainable use of design parameters. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Understanding the ethical values in architecture, understanding the professional and human responsibility towards nature, respecting history and culture, and taking into account the benefit of society. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Collects, evaluates and interprets data to understand the impact of human, social and environmental conditions in architectural design and planning processes. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course content, objectives, syllabus, applied methods, the choice of resources devoted to the presentation and project issues. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 2 | Examination of the different types of literacy. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 3 | The historical development of the concept of visual literacy. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 4 | The historical development of the concept of visual literacy 2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Basic concepts of visual literacy. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Basic concepts of visual literacy 2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Visual perception. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Related reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Artistic design elements. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | The principles of artistic design. | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Reading and interpreating the images | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Reading and interpreating the images 2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Reading and interpreating the images 3 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Creating images for visual literacy 1 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Creating images for visual literacy2 | Related reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Creating images for visual literacy3 | Related reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Related reading and research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||