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Program of Graphic Design

GRA466

CULTURE OF DESIGN

Course Code
GRA466
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Solve design problems and generate original ideas.
  2. Think within a specific context.
  3. Express their thoughts through verbal and visual means.
  4. Creatively express a thought, concept, or phenomenon visually.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course focuses on the methodology of the creative process, as well as the impact of creativity and culture on the design process.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Design and Philosophy
2nd Week Design and Concept Formation
3rd Week Visual Culture
4th Week Design and Environment
5th Week Perception and Culture
6th Week Midterm Exam
7th Week Society and Perception
8th Week Idea Development
9th Week Design Processes
10th Week Second Midterm Exam
11th Week Design Disciplines
12th Week Design, Art, and Science
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingTepecik, A., 2002. Grafik sanatlar: Tarih - Tasarım - Teknoloji. Detay Yayıncılık.
Barnard M., 2002. Sanat, Tasarım ve Görsel Kültür. Ütopya Yayınları.
Borja de Mozota, B., 2005. Tasarım Yönetimi. MediaCat Kitapları, Kapital Medya A.Ş.
Tunalı, İ., 2002. Tasarım Felsefesine Giriş. Yapı Yayın.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Project 1 50
Attendance 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 4 8
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 1 14
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4 X
K5 X X
K6
K7 X
K8
K9 X
K10
K11 X
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16 X
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22