| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | YÖN116 | Introduction to Graphic Design | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| This course aims to develop students' creative thinking and problem-solving skills by introducing them to the basic principles of visual communication and the basic elements of graphic design. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Figen MEŞELİ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Know graphic design software | | 2 | İki boyutlu ve üç boyutlu tasarım yapmayı kullanabilir. | | 3 | Çizim gruplarından sembol elde etmeyi kullanabilir | | 4 | Kopyala-yapıştır tekniklerini kullanabilir. | | 5 | Çoklama ve yansıtma tekniklerini kullanabilir. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Students will learn fundamental concepts such as typography, color theory, composition, layout, and visual hierarchy and will have the opportunity to apply these concepts using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Two-dimensional graphic design software | | | | 2 | Vector-based graphic design software | | | | 3 | Pattern design applications with vector-based software | | | | 4 | Drafting applications with vector-based software | | | | 5 | Pixel-based design software
| | | | 6 | Photo editing applications
| | | | 7 | Painting examples with pixel-based software | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | | 9 | Three-dimensional design software, operating principles
| | | | 10 | Vıew arrangement with three-dimensional design applications | | | | 11 | Solid modelling with three dimensional design software | | | | 12 | Methods of formıng complex models | | | | 13 | Basic modelling applications with three-dimensional design software | | | | 14 | Complex modelling applications with three-dimensional design software | | | | 15 | Students applications and presentations | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Fundamentals of Graphic Design - Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Project Preparation | 7 | 5 | 35 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 8 | 4 | 32 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | | LO2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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