Information Package

Program of Communication and Design

İLF455

PROJECT APPLICATIONS

Course Code
İLF455
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. Gain a systematic approach to strategically selecting, defining, planning, and successfully executing projects for the media sector from start to finish,
  2. Develop skills in managing project teams, coordinating inter-institutional relations, and directing outsourcing,
  3. Gain the ability to practically apply project management processes using up-to-date computer-aided software.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course focuses on strategically selecting, defining, planning, and successfully executing projects, particularly in the media sector; accurately estimating project duration and costs; efficiently scheduling resources and developing a comprehensive project plan; utilizing modern scheduling methods and approaches; managing project teams and coordinating interagency relationships; and practically applying current computer-aided software applications in project management processes, as well as integrating artificial intelligence applications into project management.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Modern Project Management and Organization: Structure and Culture
2nd Week Organizational Strategy, Project Selection, and Defining a Project
3rd Week Estimating Project Durations and Costs, and Developing a Project Plan
4th Week Risk Management, Scheduling Resources, and Costs
5th Week Project Planning Methods and Approaches: Scheduling Methods?I (Gantt Charts)
6th Week Project Planning Methods and Approaches: Scheduling Methods?II (CPM)
7th Week Project Planning Methods and Approaches: Scheduling Methods?III (PERT)
8th Week Reducing Project Duration and Becoming an Effective Project Manager
9th Week Managing Project Teams and Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relationships
10th Week Measuring and Evaluating Progress and Performance, and Project Closure
11th Week MS Project Application on Computer-1
12th Week MS Project Application on Computer-2
13th Week MS Project Application on Computer-3
14th Week Artificial Intelligence Applications in Project Management
Recommended or Required ReadingLarson, E., & Gray, C. (2011). Project Management: The Managerial Process 5th edt. McGraw Hill.
Mantel, S. J., & Meredith, J. R. (2009). Project management: a managerial approach 7th edt, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Verzuh, E., & American Psychological Association. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK Guide.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 3 10 30
Project 1 45 45
Total Work Load157
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.23
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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