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| Code | GRS223 |
| Name | Creative Thinking |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To enable students to discover their own creative ideas by understanding that creativity is a thinking process; It is aimed to develop creative abilities and skills for producing ideas, texts and visuals by gaining knowledge about creative thinking techniques and the design process.
Course Content
The concepts of creativity and thinking are examined. Information about creative thinking methods is given. Creative methods such as the design process and design-oriented thinking will be examined and the subject will be reinforced with work examples.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Communication and Graphic Design, Emre BECER Creative Thinking, N. SUNGUR
Notes
Communication and Graphic Design, Emre BECER Creative Thinking, N. SUNGUR
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gain knowledge about the concepts of creativity and creative thinking |
| LO02 | Learns creative thinking methods |
| LO03 | Knows the stages of the design process |
| LO04 | Can use creative thinking methods in the design process. |
| LO05 | Defines design problems |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about the basic elements and principles of Art and Design. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It uses the basic principles of art and design such as color, hierarchy, size and scale. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the skills to work effectively and take responsibility individually and in groups. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands the importance of a planned, meticulous and disciplined design process. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to read, understand and interpret what is read, and evaluate it with a critical approach. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have the ability to communicate well with colleagues, employers and individuals to whom they serve. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. | 5 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. | |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Prepares creative, original, economical, aesthetic alternative drafts for visual communication problems. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet - an overview of the lesson | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 2 | What is thought What are the ways of thinking | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 3 | Creativity / Creative Thinking styles. | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 4 | Basic Dimensions of Creativity, Factors Affecting Creativity. | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 5 | Creative Thinking Process | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 6 | Six Hats Thinking Technique. In-class applications | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 7 | Brainstorming Technique. In-class applications | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 9 | Design process approaches | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 10 | Empathy stage in the design process | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 11 | Problem posing, problem definition | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 12 | Information collection and methods | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 13 | Creativity and invention | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 14 | Finding and testing solutions | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 15 | Practice | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Araştırma, İnceleme | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Araştırma, İnceleme |
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 | ||