Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3GRF203Graphic Pattern2+2+03406.11.2025

 
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 Graphic Pattern course aims to provide students with advanced pattern skills, improve their creative expression abilities and strengthen the visual communication skills required for professional design projects. This course aims to increase students' visual perception, aesthetic understanding and technical abilities.
Course Content Stylization, Image associated symbols, color applications, Designs
Course Methods and Techniques Advanced Drawing Techniques
Description: Students produce more complex visual solutions using advanced drawing methods. The focus is on detailed observation, form analysis, and precise line control.
Sample Techniques: Advanced graphite toning, fine-line ink drawings, reinforcing texture with pastel, line variations with a digital drawing pen
Creative Expression and Innovative Approaches
Description: Students explore original idea generation, personal style development, and creative expression within graphic drawing. Experimental line use and alternative surface exploration are encouraged.
Sample Techniques: Abstract drawing experiments, concept sketch development, mixed-media applications
Visual Perception, Aesthetics and Composition
Description: Students interpret form, perspective, light–shadow and balance through line. They develop the ability to build composition, hierarchy, and focal point within a graphic drawing language.
Sample Techniques: Perspective sketches, composition studies, tonal value and contrast distribution
From Object to Scene: Multi-Object Analytical Drawing
Description: Students move from single-object studies to multi-object arrangements and analyze scene setups. Depth, scale, spatial relationships, and visual rhythm are strengthened.
Sample Techniques: Multi-object studies, tabletop composition drawings, rhythm-and-balance-oriented scene sketches
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor H. SANEM ÖZKAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources NID (National Institute of Design): Development of creative thinking and aesthetic understanding in graphic design (NID.edu) (National Institute of Design)?.
"Grafik Tasarımın Temelleri" - Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris (Çeviri: Canan Doğrul)
"Sanat ve Tasarımda Temel Kavramlar" - Semra Germaner
"Desen: Temel Sanat Eğitimi" - Gülseren Yıldırım
"Drawing: A Contemporary Approach" - Teel Sale, Claudia Betti
"Design Drawing" - Francis D.K. Ching
"Graphic Design: The New Basics" - Ellen Lupton, Jennifer Cole Phillips
"Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities" - David Airey
"The Elements of Graphic Design" - Alex W. White
HEPGÜLDAL Betül, Unpublished Graphics, Pictures, Lecture Notes, 2006,
SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design): Advanced pattern techniques and use of digital tools (SCAD.edu) (SCAD).
Course Notes The Graphic Design Drawing course aims to enable students to create complex visual works using advanced drawing techniques and methods, enhance their creative expression skills, and strengthen their visual communication skills necessary for professional design projects.
Exams Final,Ödev

Course Category
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
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 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 6 2 12
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Practice 14 2 28
Project 5 1 5
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 131

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains and applies advanced drawing techniques and creative expression methods.
2 Creates drawings using visual perception, composition, and perspective techniques.
3 Creates pattern designs using different styles and techniques, as well as digital tools and software.
4 Learns and applies the fundamentals of logo and pictogram design.
5 Presents a professional portfolio, receives feedback, and conducts evaluations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and Course Introduction Explanation of the purpose of the course, learning outcomes and evaluation criteria.
2 Advanced Pattern Techniques Introduction and application studies of advanced pattern techniques.
3 Creative Expression and Innovative Approaches Creative expression methods and innovative pattern techniques.
4 Visual Perception and Composition techniques.
5 Developing visual expression through line variety, line-based shading, texture surfaces, and the relationship of repetition–rhythm.
6 Different Styles and Techniques Introduction of different pattern styles and techniques.
7 Digital Tools and Software Use of digital pattern tools and software.
8 Midterm Exam and Evaluation Midterm exam and evaluation of existing studies.
9 Developing composition through line variety, line-based shading, texture exploration, and the repetition–rhythm relationship.
10 Multiple-object composition, balance, and hierarchy
11 Creating complex composition, rhythm, contrast, and focal point.
12 Final composition preparation, sketch development, selection, and revision.
13 Final composition preparation, sketch development, selection, and revision.
14 General Evaluation and Closing General evaluation of the course and sharing of results.

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

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