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Program of Communication Design

İTA222

PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

Course Code
İTA222
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Proces images with Adobe Photoshop
  2. Draw vectorel illustrations with Adobe Illustrator
  3. Create visuals printed and digital media
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course enables students to manupulate photos and make vectoral illustrations on digital platform and develop projects.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of illustration, application areas and demonstration of sample projects
2nd Week Explanation of basic drawing rules in computer environment
3rd Week Explanation of basic drawing rules in computer environment
4th Week Identification of visuals suitable for the concept to be chosen
5th Week Illustrating the images
6th Week Using the resulting products in the communication design project
7th Week Definition of photography, showing sample projects
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Choosing the appropriate photos and determining the concept
10th Week Making the resulting applications a communication design product
11th Week The use of the resulting photographic products in the communication design project
12th Week Evaluation of the texts of projects and designs in the classroom
13th Week Correction of designs and projects in line with criticism
14th Week Presentation of the projects
Recommended or Required ReadingZEEGAN L. (2006) Fundamentals of Illustration, AVA Publishing.
ZEEGAN L. (2007) Secrets of Digital Illustration: a master class in commercial image-making, RotoVision.
WITHROW S. and HARRIS J. (2008) Vector Graphics and Illustration: A Master Class in Digital Image-making, RotoVision.
BANKS A., HOLMES N. and LUCK S. (2003) The Complete Guide to Digital Illustration (Complete Guides), Ilex.
TALLON K. (2008) Digital Fashion Illustration with Photoshop and Illustrator, Batsford.
MEGGS P. B. and CARSON D. (1999) Fotografiks: An Equilibrium Between Photography and Design Through Graphic Expression That Evolves from Content, Gingko Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Discussion
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 50
Attendance 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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 10 10
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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