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Program of Graphic Design

GRA343

CINEMA AND TELEVISION GRAPHICS

Course Code
GRA343
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Grasping the principles of motion graphics design.
  2. Understanding the pre-production and draft creation process for motion graphics.
  3. The ability to animate visuals with sound, light, and other effects.
  4. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary way in the fields of art and design.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course focuses on the design of visual elements used in cinema and television within the scope of graphic design. It covers title sequences, transition animations, poster designs, TV program branding, and broadcast graphics. Through theoretical instruction and applied projects, students explore the role of graphic design in visual storytelling. Key areas include motion graphics, typography, color theory, and visual communication techniques, supported by tools such as Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Information about the course.
2nd Week Introduction to After Effects.
3rd Week Example videos on the use of cinema credits and other graphic elements.
4th Week Film Credits, Typography, and Visual Design Elements in Cinema.
5th Week Project and composition fundamentals. Starting credit design as a project.
6th Week The use of graphic elements and composition principles in Cinema and TV? Example analyses.
7th Week Project Critiques.
8th Week Midterm exam (Presentation).
9th Week The use of graphic elements and composition principles in Cinema and TV? Example analyses.
10th Week Analysis and discussion of content and produced visual elements in cinema.
11th Week Analysis and discussion of content and produced visual elements in cinema.
12th Week Analysis and discussion of TV programs and visual elements.
13th Week Analysis and discussion of TV programs and visual elements and Project Critiques.
14th Week General Evaluation.
Recommended or Required Readingvideos
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Uygulama
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 50
Other 1 30
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
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 1 1
Project 1 8 8
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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