Course Objectives: |
Planning, design and production of print-based, digital-based or three-dimensional information systems in open and closed areas. To design informative systems such as user manuals, statistical data, traffic signs, systems that provide guidance in roads and public spaces, airports, hospitals, warning signs, maps, city plans adhering to graphic design principles. |
Course Content: |
Examination of information systems. Planning, designing, placing and displaying graphic design elements such as text, line, painting, color, flash, motion, space, sound, interactivity in the built or natural environment, in print, base or digital environment. |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Week |
Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
1) |
Preparation for the presentation of a trip and observation report for an ongoing exhibition. |
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2) |
Presentation of a trip and observation report on an ongoing exhibition.
Discussion of artist / designer proposals for the editing project of the Retrospective Exhibition. |
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3) |
Studies on creating corporate identity and space applications for the organizing project of Retrospective Exhibition. |
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4) |
Studies on creating corporate identity and space applications for the project of organizing a Retrospective Exhibition. |
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5) |
Discussion of space suggestions for the orientation and information design project |
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6) |
Retrospective exhibition arrangements |
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7) |
Midterm Exam: (Presentation of the retrospective exhibition arrangements as a project) |
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8) |
Designing pictograms for the corporate identity and orientation designs of the place chosen for the orientation and information design project. |
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9) |
Designing pictograms for the corporate identity and orientation designs of the place chosen for the orientation and information design project. |
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10) |
Designing pictograms for the corporate identity and orientation designs of the place chosen for the orientation and information design project. |
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11) |
Designing pictograms for the corporate identity and orientation designs of the place chosen for the orientation and information design project. |
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12) |
Designing pictograms for the corporate identity and orientation designs of the place chosen for the orientation and information design project. |
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13) |
Designing pictograms for the corporate identity and orientation designs of the place chosen for the orientation and information design project. |
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14) |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım (Tevfik Fikret Uçar),
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References: |
İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım (Emre Becer)
Sanatın Öyküsü, E. Gombrich.
Gibson, D. (2009). The wayfinding handbook: Information Design for Public Places. New York: Princeton Architectural Press.
IRWIN, Terry; (2002). “Information Design: What is it and Who does it?”.
AIGA, (1993). Symbol Sign, Üçüncü Basım, AIGA Publishing
KATZ, Joel; (2005). “Some Thoughts About Mapmaking”, Segd Design,.
ABDULLAH, Rayan and Roger Hübner. (2006) Pictograms, Icons and Signs, Thames & Hudson
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Uses theoretical and applied knowledge in communication sciences and communication design related areas in coordination. |
5 |
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1.1 Uses the basic facts, theories, principles, processes and methods of application of Communication and Design. |
5 |
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1.2 Interpret the technological developments and the changing artistic and cultural production and perception forms depending on these developments. |
5 |
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1.3 Discusses contemporary art practices. |
5 |
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1.4 Develops concepts in the field of communication and design. |
5 |
2) |
Determine the structure and direction of the relationship between communication, design, art, society and the individual. |
5 |
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2.1 Uses design thinking methods. |
5 |
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2.2 Generates creative solutions to visual communication problems. |
5 |
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2.3 Develops new forms and forms regarding seeing and shaping in design. |
5 |
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2.4 He/she brings together different industrial and artistic production techniques. |
5 |
3) |
Designs the project cycle in the field of communication design. |
5 |
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3.1 Can develop strategies for holistic communication and design in multimedia. |
5 |
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3.2 Can adapt his creative ideas to multimedia applications. |
5 |
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3.3 Can apply visual design and content studies in traditional and new media environments. |
5 |
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3.4 During the project process, they adapt the visual language of art and design to their designs with aesthetic sensitivity. |
5 |
4) |
Apply the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester. |
5 |
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4.1 Experience all processes in business life. |
5 |
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4.2 It takes part in activities related to the field of education in an enterprise operating in its field. |
5 |
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4.3 Compares the theoretical information with the application. |
4 |
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4.4 They compile the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
4 |
5) |
Gains advanced competencies that develop in line with the expectations of the business world and society and define as the institutional outputs of our university. |
5 |
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5.1 It develops competence in Doing Business, Problem Solving and Conflict Management. |
5 |
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5.2 In environments that require resolution of problems, she takes responsibility as a team member and leads when necessary. |
5 |
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5.3 Has the awareness of Ethical and Social Responsibility. |
5 |
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5.4 Supporting what they learned with quantitative and qualitative data; Using written, verbal and visual communication tools, he transfers them systematically and effectively to groups outside and outside the field. |
5 |
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5.5 Evaluate critically the norms and standards that exist in the work she is responsible for. |
5 |
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5.6 Develops strategic, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
5 |
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5.7 Gains the competence to manage change. |
5 |
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5.8 Shows personal and social development with the awareness of lifelong learning. |
5 |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments in digital transformation. |
5 |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and transfers it to groups outside and within its field. |
5 |
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5.11 Has awareness of civic competence. |
5 |
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5.12 Gains the competence to communicate in a Foreign Language (English) defined at at least B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. (B2 / B2 + level for English-medium programs) |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
14 |
42 |
588 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
- |
589 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Midterms |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
- |
4 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
593 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
4 |