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Master's Program of Graphic Design with Thesis

GRA502

SEMINAR

Course Code
GRA502
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
0 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gains knowledge about scientific research methods.
  2. Experiences the process of scientific research and publication.
  3. Gains knowledge about scientific ethics.
  4. Acquires the ability to give effective presentations by using Turkish, gestures, facial expressions, and body language correctly and effectively, and by using time efficiently.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to provide information on conducting research, preparing publications, and making presentations in accordance with scientific research methods and ethical rules, and to equip students with the ability to effectively present the acquired knowledge and skills in a specific time frame using purpose-oriented visuals. Within this scope, students design a research process in all its aspects through Midterm and Final Projects related to the fields of art/design; they experience the process of making an effective presentation by using Turkish, gestures, facial expressions, and body language correctly and effectively, and by using time efficiently.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course description, objectives, course syllabus, information about Midterm and Final projects, Preliminary Survey.
2nd Week Scientific research techniques, ethics, sample presentation.
3rd Week Scientific research techniques, article review. Midterm Project (topic selection for art/design fields, method determination, literature review, and conceptual framework)
4th Week What is a seminar? How to give an effective presentation? Sharing information on topics such as using time efficiently in an effective presentation, preparing a presentation using effective visuals and information, correct and effective use of Turkish, body language, gestures and facial expressions, eye contact with the audience, etc., sample presentation. Critique.
5th Week Presentation of Midterm Projects.
6th Week Presentation of Midterm Projects.
7th Week Presentation of Midterm Projects.
8th Week Midterm Week.
9th Week Article review.
10th Week Final Project (application aspect of the topic selected in the Midterm Project, limitations, data collection methods, data analysis, findings, discussion, and conclusion)
11th Week Critique
12th Week Critique. Presentation of Final Projects.
13th Week Presentation of Final Projects.
14th Week Presentation of Final Projects. Final Survey.
Recommended or Required ReadingBüyüköztürk, Şener (2005). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı (5. Baskı). Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.
Büyüköztürk, Şener, Ebru Kılıç Çakmak, Özcan Erkan Akgün, Şirin Karadeniz, Funda Demirel (2014). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri (18. Baskı). Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.
Kaptan, Saim (1998). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri (11. Baskı). Ankara: Tekışık Web Ofset Tesisleri.
Kırışoğlu, Olcay Tekin (2014). Sanat Bir Serüven (Bilgi, Düşünme, Düşlem, Tasarım, Uygulama, Yapıt). Ankara: PegemA Yayınları.
Sözen, M. ve U. Tanyeli, (1992). Sanat Kavram ve Terimleri Sözlüğü. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Sungur, Nuray (1992). Yaratıcı Düşünce. İstanbul: Özgür Yayın Dağıtım.
Şahin, Sevgi (2007). Güzel, Etkili Konuşma ve Yazma Sanatı. İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Beyin Fırtınası
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 16 224
Preparation for Final exam 1 7 7
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 7 7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 2 2
Presentation (including preperation) 4 3 12
Project 2 3 6
Article Presentation 2 3 6
Total Work Load312
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.4
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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