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Program of Visual Communication Design

GİT422

DIGITAL ART

Course Code
GİT422
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. Learn post-modern art movements and their relationship with social structures,
  2. Can analyze the background that reveals and gives meaning to digital art,
  3. Recognize and interpret digital artists and their works.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to take a closer look at the 21st century art and artists; to address the social and artistic developments on the way to digital art. Thus, students will get to know the bond between art and society more closely; they will also gain the ability to interpret the works of this period, in which art interacts with technology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of digital art, historical development, important artists and works. Analysis and discussion of sample works from digital art genres. Examining an article or video about digital art and preparing a short written evaluation.
2nd Week Reflections of conceptual art in digital media, message and context in digital art projects. A conceptual idea development workshop. Developing a topic or theme idea for the final project and making it ready for discussion in class.
3rd Week Basic software used for digital art (Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, etc.). Demonstration of the basic interface and functions of a selected software. Preparing a simple draft study in the software.
4th Week Digital drawing techniques, color theory and layer usage. Analysis through digital illustration examples. Creating a simple illustration design suitable for their own themes.
5th Week 3D modeling techniques, basics of tools such as Blender. Demonstration of the creation process of a simple 3D object. An attempt to develop a usable 3D model design in final projects.
6th Week Simple animation techniques, GIF and short motion graphics creation. Demonstration and analysis of motion graphics examples. Creating a short animation experiment suitable for their own final project.
7th Week Interactive art examples and analysis of the relationship between these works and the audience. Workshop on developing a simple interactive art idea. Thinking about and preparing an interaction idea for the final project.
8th Week Presentation of the drafts created by the students for their final projects. Intra-group and teacher feedback. Developing the project according to the feedback.
9th Week Integration of video art, audio and visual. Creation of a simple video design (sample project demonstration). Developing a draft for those who plan to use audio or video elements in the final project.
10th Week New media tools such as digital sculpture, augmented reality (AR) and NFT. Discussion of the digital art economy and new media platforms. Preparing a note considering the economic or social aspects of the project.
11th Week Technical difficulties of the projects and suggested solutions. One-on-one guidance of students. Making the final touches to the final project.
12th Week How to make an effective digital art presentation? Presentation rehearsal and feedback. Preparing all the necessary materials for the project presentation.
13th Week Rehearsal and evaluation of student projects in class. Each student presenting their project to the class and receiving feedback. Completing the final version of the project and making it ready for presentation.
14th Week Presentation and evaluation of student projects. Evaluation of projects and in-class discussion. Based on content, technical achievement, quality of presentation and conceptual depth.
Recommended or Required ReadingMandatory Reading List:

- Modern Sanattan Sonra, David Hopkins, Hayalperest Yayınları.

Reccomended Resources:

- Sanatta Postmodern Kırılmalar ya da Modernin Yapıbozumu, Rıfat ŞAHİNER, Yeni İnsan Yayınları.
- Postmodern Görüntü, Ali Akay, Bağlam Yayıncılık.
- Brillo Kutusu - Post -Tarihsel Perspektiften Görsel Sanatlar, Arthur C. Danto, Ayrıntı Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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