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Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the field of graphic design and production methods in its historical development; to teach the basic concepts of graphic design; To gain the ability to use computer programs used in the field of graphic design.
Course Content
This course includes: The study of 'design' in general and 'graphic design' in particular within its historical development; to understand today's graphic design field and production styles; to form an idea of the future of the field; introducing the basic concepts of graphic design; teaching of computer programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) used in the field of graphic design.
Course Precondition
To have the motivation to develop creative visuals on design problems
Resources
Graphic Design Fundamentals Set of 10 Books Gavin Ambrose Paul Harris Visual Perception in Graphic Design Abdulgani Arıkan Visual Communication and Graphic Design Visual Graphic Design Dictionary Gavin Ambrose Communication Dictionary Erol Mutlu
Notes
Ways of Seeing John Berger Understanding a Photograph by John Berger The History of Painting From Cave to Computer Screen by David Hockney Martin Gayford What is Writing Roland Barthes Culture of Fear The Risks of Not Taking Risks Frank Furedi The Origin and Evolution of Language from Sign to Speech Michael C Corballis 50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know by Susie Hodge Origins of the City Throughout History, Transformations and Its Future Lewis Mumford Art Design and Visual Culture Malcolm Barnard Empire and Communication Tools Harold A İnnys Writing Memory of Humanity Georges Jean Graphic Design Alain Well
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains knowledge of design culture and history. |
| LO02 | Learns the basic concepts in the field of Graphic Design. |
| LO03 | Discusses the relationship between the field of Graphic Design and other artistic production fields. |
| LO04 | By discussing the production methods in graphic design, they can produce visuals suitable for the design problem. |
| LO05 | Uses the programs which are required in the graphic design process. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defends the necessity of visual arts course. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic theory, concepts and principles of visual arts education. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It prepares a liberal educational environment that allows students to express themselves in different ways. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses methods, techniques and strategies used in art teaching. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the artistic development characteristics of students. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops teaching materials specific to the field. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses historical and contemporary culture-art venues effectively in the education process. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs art activities suitable for students' levels. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs activities on the importance of cultural diversity in visual arts class. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It provides an educational environment for students with special educational needs. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It uses 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, media and technology literacy. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acts in accordance with professional and ethical principles. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He/She explains the regulation on primary education institutions of the Ministry of National Education and the regulation on secondary education institutions. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses knowledge and skills related to classroom management effectively. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies different measurement and evaluation approaches in visual arts course. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It has applications in various fields of visual arts. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Relates production processes for visual arts with different disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes important artists, art movements and works of art from past to present. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes works from different fields of art within the context of formal, social-cultural contexts. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses a foreign language at the level stipulated by the program. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, discussing the field of graphic design and measuring the knowledge of the students on the field. Announcement of the fall semester course content. Preparation of the workshop environment. Notification of required materials. Resource recommendations. | Written and Visual Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | An overview of the history of graphic design. General presentation of prominent computer programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign) in use for the field. | Written and Visual Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Graphic styles: Victorian Era, Craft Era, Art Nouveau, Jugenstill. Explanation of Adobe Illustrator program. Presentation and discussion of project information that will continue until the end of the semester. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Graphic styles: Early Modern, Futurism, De Stijl, Art Deco. Explanation of Adobe Illustrator program. Clarification of the project process. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Graphic styles: Bauhaus. Explanation of Adobe Illustrator program. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Graphic styles: Late Modern Period. Explanation of Adobe Illustrator program. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Graphic styles: Swiss Design. Explanation of Adobe Illustrator program. Screening of the movie 'Helvetica'. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 9 | Overview of graphic styles described in previous lessons; Comparison of the periods with each other. Explanation of Adobe Illustrator program. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | First Things First Manifesto. Adobe Photoshop program explanation. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Graphic styles: Postmodern Period. Adobe Photoshop program explanation. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Graphic styles: Grunge Era, Flat Era. Adobe Photoshop program explanation. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Graphic styles: An overview of today's graphic design, Guerilla Design. Adobe Photoshop program explanation. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | An overview of the 100 years of design: 1. Creating the Job, 2. Rise on Success, 3. Planning the Future. Adobe Photoshop program explanation. Discussion of project sketches. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Adobe Photoshop program explanation. Evaluation of the project. | Written and Visual Resources, Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Presentation studies | Written Exam, Project Design | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Exam, Project Design | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 90 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,60 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||