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| Unit | FACULTY OF FINE ARTS |
| GRAPHIC PR. | |
| Code | GRS335 |
| Name | AI-Assisted Visual Design 1 |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi OYA AYGÜN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable graphic design students to understand generative artificial intelligence technologies, learn how to integrate these technologies into their creative processes, and develop the ability to produce AI-assisted visual content. Students will learn to create their own original visuals through a foundation of theoretical knowledge, ethical awareness, and design aesthetics.
Course Content
This course addresses the role of artificial intelligence in graphic design processes from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Topics include generative AI, diffusion models, and text-to-image production tools. Students will engage in creative production using core design elements such as composition, style, typography, and narrative. The course also aims to raise awareness of ethical, copyright, and user rights issues.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Hettinger, N. (2025). Modern Graphic Design with AI. Barnes & Noble. Rombach, R., et al. (2021). High-Resolution Image Synthesis with Latent Diffusion Models. Nichol, A., et al. (2021). GLIDE: Towards Photorealistic Image Generation and Editing with Text-Guided Diffusion Models. Own, O. (2024). Generative AI: copyright, ethics, and the future of creativity. Goodfellow, I., Bengio, Y., & Courville, A. (2016). Deep Learning. The MIT Press. Ramesh, A. et al. (2021). Zero-Shot Text-to-Image Generation (DALL·E). OpenAI. Ho, J. et al. (2020). Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models. NeurIPS.
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the fundamental algorithms and operational principles of generative artificial intelligence. |
| LO02 | Explains the role and historical development of artificial intelligence in the field of graphic design. |
| LO03 | Identifies the impact of artificial intelligence on visual culture in terms of ethics, copyright, and user rights. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the visual production processes of AI systems operating with diffusion models. |
| LO05 | Produces creative and narrative images using text-to-image artificial intelligence platforms. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines and explains the basic elements and principles of art and design. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses national and international artistic and cultural elements that may affect graphic design applications. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines and compares mass communication media, communication methods and communication elements. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines and applies research, information retrieval and critical thinking methods. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the principles of colour, hierarchy, size and scale of art and design in the design process. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follows technological developments in visual communication and applies them in design processes. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses different materials, paints and technological tools and equipment consciously in the design process. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates graphic design knowledge with the knowledge of different disciplines and applies it to the design process. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes an active role in individual and group work and fulfils its responsibilities. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides consistency in written and visual communication by using grammar correctly. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops and applies a planned, meticulous and disciplined working approach in the design process. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands, interprets and critically evaluates the texts they read. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information and communication technologies effectively and consciously in learning and design processes. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Creates effective and functional designs that reach the target audience. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses oral, written and visual communication skills effectively. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Establishes professional and effective communication with colleagues, employers and individuals to whom they provide services. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses foreign language skills to follow the developments in the field and communicate at professional level. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops design approaches sensitive to social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyses the place and effects of graphic design profession in social life. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Defends the ethical and legal values of the graphic design profession and adopts environmentally sensitive design approaches. | |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces creative, original, economic and aesthetic solutions for visual communication problems. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence and Creative Production | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Artificial Intelligence and Design Thinking | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay, Tartışma |
| 3 | Artificial Intelligence and Visual Culture: Ethics, Copyright and Rights | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay, Tartışma |
| 4 | Artificial Intelligence Algorithms | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Diffusion Models and Their Working Principles | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Visual Styles and Modes of Expression | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Composition and Visual Representation | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation Presentation Drawings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Prompt Writing Techniques (Text-to-Image Guidance) | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | AI-Assisted Design Explorations 1 | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Narrative and Meaning Construction in Visual Storytelling | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | AI-Assisted Design Explorations 2 | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Artificial Intelligence and Typography | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | AI-Assisted Design Explorations 3 | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | AI-Assisted Design Explorations 4 | Sample review, Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation Presentation Drawings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation Presentation Drawings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 68 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,72 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||