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Program of Communication Design

İTA329

DESIGN STUDIO I

Course Code
İTA329
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain information about data visualization and information design processes, recognize information systems.
  2. Learn the application areas of information design and gain the ability to design for these areas.environment dwelled within.
  3. Using the basic principles of information design, they offer a solution proposal for the needs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students using the principles and principles of human-oriented design; learn to solve a product, service or social responsibility communication design problem in an interactive group work and develop communication design products.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, meeting, explaining what will be done during the semester and what will be expected from the student by the end of the semester
2nd Week What is data visualization? What are data visualization tools? Examination of sample applications.
3rd Week What is information design? History of information design. Information design application areas.
4th Week Visual design elements and principles in the information design process: text, color, image, balance, integrity, continuity, contrast, emphasis, order. In-class practice.
5th Week Graphs, tables, diagrams and charts in the information design process. Sample reviews. In-class practice.
6th Week Infographics in the information design process. Sample reviews. In-class practice.
7th Week Document design, user manual design and maps in the information design process. Sample reviews. In-class practice.
8th Week Midterm.
9th Week Initiation of information design project.
10th Week Continuing the project design.
11th Week Continuing the project design.
12th Week Continuing the project design.
13th Week Continuing the project design.
14th Week Overall rating and feedback.
Recommended or Required ReadingBECER, E. (1997) İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Dost Yayınları / Pratikler Dizisi.
UCAR, T. F. (2004) Görsel iletişim ve grafik tasarım, İnkılap Yayınları.
DRAZE, D. and PALOUDA A. (2005) Design Studio: Integrating Art & Thinking, Prufrock Press.
BALDWIN J. and ROBERTS J. (2006) Visual Communication: From Theory to Practice, AVA Publishing.
ASPELUND K. (2006) The Design Process. Fairchild Pub.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Problem Solving
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 3 15
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 3 30 90
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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