Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits
3	GRF213	Visual Design3	1+2+0	2	4

Course Details

Language of Instruction	Turkish
Level of Course Unit	Associate Degree
Department / Program	Graphic Design
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	The course "Visual Design 3" aims to teach and apply advanced design principles and theories. Students will manage and plan complex design projects, utilize creative problem-solving techniques to create effective designs, and use multimedia and new media technologies to create logos, emblems, and corporate identity designs. Additionally, they will develop digital design projects and prepare social media visuals. This course aims to enhance students' design skills, enabling them to compete in the industry.
Course Content	Advanced design principles and theories Management and planning of complex projects Creative problem-solving techniques Use of multimedia and new media Corporate identity and social media visual design
Course Methods and Techniques	Theoretical lessons and hands-on workshops Group work and individual project development Practical applications with digital tools
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	Instructor Seda Müftüoğlu seda.muratoglu@gedik.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers	Instructor HALİME SANEM ÖZKAN
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	İyi Tasarım Nedir? Ardan Ergüven Hümanist Kitap Tevfik Fikret Uçar, GÖRSEL İLETİŞİM VE GRAFİK TASARIM, İNKILAP YAYINEVİ
	"Designing Brand Identity" by Alina Wheeler "Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills" by David Sherwin
	Proje Teslim ve Final Proje Teslim

Course Category

Social Sciences	%0
Field	%100

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

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Duration	14	2	28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud	14	3	42
Assignments	14	1	14
Practice	14	2	28
Final examination	1	1	1
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 4 113

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Explains and applies advanced design principles and theories.
2	Manages and plans complex design projects.
3	Uses creative problem-solving techniques to create effective designs.
4	Creates logos, emblems, and corporate identity designs using multimedia and new media technologies.
5	Develops digital design projects and designs social media visuals.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Materials
1	Introduction to the course, overview of advanced design principles, and discussion on course objectives.	"Graphic Design School: The Principles and Practices of Graphic Design" by David Dabner "Thinking with Type" by Ellen Lupton
2	Advanced Design Principles and Aesthetic	Design Elements, Third Edition: Understanding the Rules and Knowing When to Break Them" by Timothy Samara "The Visual Display of Quantitative Information" by Edward Tufte
3	Strategies for managing complex design projects, including time management, resource allocation, and project planning.
4	Exploration of creative problem-solving techniques to generate innovative design solutions.
5	Utilizing multimedia and new media technologies in design projects.
6	Creating logos, emblems, and other elements of corporate identity.
7	Techniques for creating digital design projects using Adobe software.
8	Designing impactful visuals for various social media platforms.
9	Developing creative ideas and critical thinking
10	Hands-on project development focusing on real-world design challenges.
11	Techniques for receiving constructive feedback and applying it for project improvement.
12	12th Week: Communication Language in Design	"Presentation Zen" by Garr Reynolds "Slide " by Nancy Duarte
13	Presentation of final projects and peer evaluations.
14	Continuation of final project presentations and comprehensive feedback session.

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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