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Program of Graphic Design

GRA484

PORTFOLIO

Course Code
GRA484
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. The ability to create a portfolio in line with one's skills.
  2. The ability to select among one's works.
  3. The ability to create a visual identity.
  4. The ability to prepare a portfolio suitable for a professional job application in the field of graphic design.
  5. The ability to effectively use traditional and contemporary technological methods in portfolio design.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(GRA481)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, students discuss topics such as the graphic design field, institution, company, advertising agency, etc., where they want to work after graduation. Information is provided about these work areas and personal presentation techniques. Then, students prepare a cover letter and resume based on the field and place where they want to work. Following this, information is given about portfolio types, digital portfolio platforms, and software. At the end of the course, students will have gained the ability to prepare a cover letter and resume for their desired field and place in professional life and to design and present a corresponding printed and digital portfolio.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Information about the course, discussion.
2nd Week What is a personal presentation? What are personal presentation techniques? Preparing a CV and cover letter.
3rd Week What is a portfolio? What are the types of portfolios? What are the digital portfolio platforms and software? Example demonstration.
4th Week Project selection and grouping.
5th Week Pre-press processes: Typesetting, proofreading, procuring visual materials, creating the page plan.
6th Week Creating portfolio flowcharts.
7th Week Portfolio design sketch work.
8th Week Midterm Exam (Presentation File).
9th Week Printed portfolio work continues. Digital portfolio work.
10th Week Portfolio work continues / critiques
11th Week Portfolio work continues / critiques
12th Week Portfolio work continues / critiques
13th Week Portfolio work continues / critiques
14th Week Presentation
Recommended or Required Reading- Ambrose, G., & Harris, P. (2012). Grafik tasarımda portfolyo sunumu (E. Özata, Çev.). Literatür Yayıncılık.
- Heller, S., & Vienne V. (2023). Grafik Tasarımı Değiştiren 100 Fikir. Çeviren: Bengisu Bayrak. İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları.
- Landa, R. (2015). Grafik tasarım çözümleri (H. Karaman, Çev.). Literatür Yayıncılık.
- Karakuş, Y. (2020). Grafik tasarımda özgünlük ve portfolyo hazırlama. Gazi Kitabevi.
- Shaughnessy, A. (2010). How to be a graphic designer without losing your soul (2nd ed.). Princeton Architectural Press.
- Heller, S., & Fernandes, T. (2001). Becoming a graphic designer: A guide to careers in design (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
- Gatter, M. (2011). The graphic designer?s guide to portfolios: How to create and use your design portfolio to get jobs. Wiley.
- Berger, John (2007). Görme biçimleri. İstanbul: Metis Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Uygulama
  • Presentation
  • Project
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 6 84
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 3 6
Project 2 2 4
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K3 X
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K14 X
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