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Program of Graphic Design

GRA487

PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

Course Code
GRA487
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gathers knowledge on research techniques.
  2. Develops research and reading habits.
  3. Can conduct a theoretical analysis and a past-present-future analysis in the design field for a given concept, object, or event.
  4. Gains the skills to find necessary information for a seminar, prepare visuals, use Turkish correctly and effectively, manage time efficiently, and deliver an effective presentation using gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
  5. Designs an effective poster for the presentation.
  6. Can think fluently, flexibly, and originally.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course provides students with tools and strategies for preparing academic and professional presentations. It focuses on correct and effective use of language, visual storytelling, research communication, and time-bound project delivery. Students engage in analytical reading, writing, and contextual thinking, and learn to present their work through written reports, slideshows, and verbal defense. Projects include book reviews, conceptual studies, and future-forward design proposals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course definition, objectives, course curriculum, information about Midterm and Final projects, Pre-Survey.
2nd Week Scientific research techniques (Information about the Midterm Project, "Book Review Project"). (Reading a book in the field of art/design, providing information about the book's credentials and author, writing a summary, analyzing the existing book cover design, and creating a new book cover design.)
3rd Week Scientific research techniques, an example presentation.
4th Week What is a seminar?, How should an effective presentation be made? Sharing information on topics such as using time efficiently in an effective presentation, preparing a presentation with effective visuals and information, correct and effective use of Turkish, body language, gestures and facial expressions, eye contact with the audience, etc., an example presentation.
5th Week Presentation of book review projects.
6th Week Presentation of book review projects.
7th Week Presentation of book review projects.
8th Week Midterm Week.
9th Week Brainstorming regarding final project topics.
10th Week Writing a composition and making a presentation on the selected project topic, reviewing sources, using information purposefully.
11th Week Theoretical research on a concept, object, or event and analysis of the past-present-future in the field of design, preparing an effective presentation, presentation, and poster design for the presentation (Final Project).
12th Week 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 İstatitik 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
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Case Study
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 6 12
Project 2 2 4
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K1 X
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K3
K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X
K7
K8
K9
K10 X
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K12
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K14 X X X
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