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| Unit | FACULTY OF FINE ARTS |
| GRAPHIC PR. | |
| Code | GRA309 |
| Name | Graphic Design 3 |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. MUSTAFA CAN KIZGINDEMİR |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CİHANGİR EKER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to develop students’ ability to create poster designs on various social issues through concepts such as metaphor, symbol, sign, and abstraction.
Course Content
In this course, students create poster designs within various thematic contexts following processes such as metaphorical thinking, researching meaning and concepts, and developing sketches. The resulting poster projects are then presented appropriately.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Meaning and Perception in Visual Arts, Güler Ertan and Emin Sansarcı; What Is Graphic Design For?, Alice Twemlow; The Design Idea in Graphic Design, Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris; Language and Approach in Graphic Design, Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris
Notes
Afiş Tasarımında Metafor Kullanımı, Ferrah Nur Dündar; Minimalist İllüstrasyon Afişlerinde Metafor Kullanımı, Özlem Kum; Grafik Tasarım Bağlamında İletinin Görsel Tasarımlara Dönüştürülmesi Süreçleri, Serpil Kaptan ve Zülfikar Sayın; Görsel Cinas ve Sosyal Afişlerde Kullanımı, Birsen Çeken
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Determines the right promotional strategy and approach for a social and cultural event. |
| LO02 | It applies a particular concept to different design elements. |
| LO03 | Prepares creative and accurate solution plans in terms of visual communication design for an idea, phenomenon, product or service. |
| LO04 | Applies design management skills within the creative production process. |
| LO05 | Uses appropriate tools for design. |
| LO06 | Shows subjectivity and originality to make creative designs. |
| LO07 | Explains the general rules for poster designs. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines and applies research, information retrieval and critical thinking methods. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the principles of colour, hierarchy, size and scale of art and design in the design process. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follows technological developments in visual communication and applies them in design processes. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides consistency in written and visual communication by using grammar correctly. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops and applies a planned, meticulous and disciplined working approach in the design process. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands, interprets and critically evaluates the texts they read. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information and communication technologies effectively and consciously in learning and design processes. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Creates effective and functional designs that reach the target audience. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses oral, written and visual communication skills effectively. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces creative, original, economic and aesthetic solutions for visual communication problems. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project 1 – Introduction to the course, definition and purpose of the poster, and determination of topics for the posters to be designed. | Sample review, practice, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Project 1 – Initial sketches and brainstorming. | Sample review, practice, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 3 | Project 1 – Sketch review and continuation of sketch work. | Sketches | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Project 1 – Evaluations of sketches and execution of initial works. | Sketches | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Project 1 – Evaluation of initial works and sketching for alternative designs. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Project 1 – Evaluation of alternative sketches and works, and preparation for presentation. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Project 1 – Evaluation of completed works. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Midterm Review | Preparation Presentation Drawings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 9 | Project 2 – Brainstorming for the poster series project. | Sample review, practice, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | Project 2 – Creation of initial sketches and Q&A session. | Sketches | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Project 2 – Sketch review and continuation of sketch work. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Project 2 – Review of sketches and execution of initial works. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Project 2 – Evaluation of works and continuation of the projects. | Sample review, practice, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Project 2 – Final checks and completion of the works. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Project 2 – Evaluation of completed poster works. | Design Studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Final Exam | Preparation Presentation Drawings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Final Exam | Preparation Presentation Drawings | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 0 | 0 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 100 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| 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.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||