Define and explain fundamental graphic design concepts and terminology (shapes, colors, light, materials, styles, etc.) in English.
Explain and compare the tools, equipment, and techniques used in the design process in English.
Describe and analyze visual elements (drawings, sketches, art genres) in English.
Understand texts specific to the field of graphic design (promotional, explanatory, short project, etc.) and establish appropriate written and oral communication based on them.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
Yes(İNGL202)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
İNGL 202
Course Description
Vocational English I is a course aiming to teach English for Specific Purposes at an A2+ level during the fall semester of the 3rd year of the Graphic Design undergraduate program. The goal of this course is to increase students' English language and vocabulary knowledge specific to the field and develop their four basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing).
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
UNIT 1 Describing Shapes
2nd Week
UNIT 2 Describing Light
3rd Week
UNIT 3 Describing Color
4th Week
UNIT 4 Describing Placement
5th Week
UNIT 5 Describing Style
6th Week
UNIT 6 Physical Materials1 / UNIT 7 Physical Materials2
7th Week
UNIT 8 Electronic Equipment1
/ UNIT 9 Electronic Equipment2
8th Week
ARA SINAV
9th Week
UNIT 10 Basic Actions1 / UNIT 11 Basic Actions2
10th Week
UNIT 12 Sketches and Drawings
11th Week
UNIT 13 Applied Arts
12th Week
UNIT 14 Graphic Arts
13th Week
UNIT 15 Fine Arts
14th Week
INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE FINAL EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
Art &Design ? Career Paths (Book 1), Express Publishing
Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley, Henrietta P. Rogers
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
5
Oral Exam
1
5
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
