Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
2GİT120Digital Design I2+2+034

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Visual Communication Design
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Objectives of the Course This course is a continuation of Digital Design I course; aims to transfer the technical and theoretical knowledge related to basic principles and production channels in graphic design through the applications of visual communication language. Graphic covering all areas of the design, developing creativity in areas such as corporate identity, publicity and marketing communication, creating a difference, correct thinking, evaluation, research, developing innovative approaches on the subject of the project, rapid solution generation, as well as theoretical knowledge as well as applications that the student should have a good designer aims to ensure the preparation of the infrastructure.
Course Content It includes applications supported by theoretical ways of handling, by examining the design, promotion and advertisement of a product series in the axis of brand, product and consumer mass relations. In this course, it is aimed to help the student produce solutions in every stage of the design, taking into account the user profile, based on the project topics.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Ekrem Çetin Bigat
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Graphic Design for the 21st Century, Charlotte & Peter Fiell
Contemporary Graphic Design, Charlotte & Peter Fiell
The Fundamentals of Creative Design Gavin D.T. Ambrose, Paul Harris Publisher: Ava Publishing
The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type by Alexander W. White
Layout Index: Brochure, Web Design, Poster, Flyer, Advertising, Page Layout, Newsletter, Stationery Index (Turtleback) by Jim Krause
"Graphic Design" Alain Weill

Course Category
Engineering Design %10
Field %90

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learning basic concepts.
2 Development of creativity and rapid solutions.
3 Differentiating, correct thinking, accurate evaluation.
4 Gaining research habit.
5 To gain mastery of materials and technologies in the field of graphic design, equipped with contemporary knowledge.
6 To bring complex design problems to original solutions by analytical and critical thinking.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 General information about the course. Explanation of study subjects.
2 Investigating the project topic.
3 Logo + Logotype design.
4 Logo + Logotype design.
5 Logo + Logotype design.
6 Midterm
7 Business card, letterhead, envelope and pockets file design designs.
8 Business card, letterhead, envelope and pockets file design designs.
9 Packaging design.
10 Menu Design.
11 American service, napkin design.
12 American service, napkin design. Advertising ad design.
13 Billboard design.
14 Last revisions.


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 3 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 3 3 5
C1 5 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 2 4 4
C2 4 2 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 3 4 4
C3 4 3 4 5 5 5 3 5 5 2 3 5
C4 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4
C5 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5
C6 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5

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